The Hodgdon folks have launched an online tool to access the Hodgdon Reloading Data. VIDEO ~ REVIEW
Hodgdon Reloading Data – Straight From the Horses Mouth
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Trigger Pull Explained
Next time someone brags about a gun’s great trigger pull with a hundred dollar plus price tag consider this. VIDEO – HOW TO
Gun Free Zones a.k.a. Self Defense Prohibited Zones
Instead of Gun Free Zones, could you imagine someone making an effective argument against banning Self-Defense Prohibited Zones? Video / Article
Sig Sauer P226 : Storied Guns
The U.S. Navy SEALs were among the first to recognize the benefits of the Sig Sauer P226 pistol, with adoption beginning sometime during the 1980s.
Top 5 Worst Gun Safety Moves I’ve Ever Seen At The Range
Worse yet, his wife and kids were behind him. Things escalated quickly as I packed my stuff to beat a quick exit. After a few minutes of back and forth tense shouting.
Why It’s Total Bullsh#t You Don’t Join the NRA
It’s easy for us to sit on the sidelines and throw stones and yell about how the NRA should never compromise, ever…
5 Must-Have Hand Tools For Reloading Ammunition
The must have hand tools for reloading Ammunition. Tom McHale presents a quick peak at some tools every reloader should have on the bench – Video ~ Article
6 Ways to Carry a Gun Concealed & the Holsters You Need
If you have have dress code or other limitations on how you carry a Gun Concealed, do a little homework on alternative carry methods – you just might find one that gives you the option to carry..
Why I Don’t Use My Gun’s Slide Release Lever
Do you use that handy Slide Release Lever on the side or your support hand to snap the slide back and release it???
Chris Cheng – An Interview With Top Shot, and Top Chef
Chris Cheng, what’s your issue with being the “Top Guy”? First saw you on Top Shot, next I bump into you at the Professional Outdoor Media Association where you’re competing in the Top Chef competitio
What Is Best For Home Defense Weapons. Pistol, Rifle Or Shotgun?
Think of it as hitting a determined attacker with nine different .380 ACP shots, all fired at the same time, into a two-inch circle on your target. Enough said…
Great People of the 2015 NRA Annual Meeting
Concealed carry is legal in the Music City Center per Tenessee state law, so there are literally thousands of people carrying concealed guns in the exhibit hall and surrounding street exhibits…
What Gun Control Advocates Don’t Understand About Mass Shootings
Consider some of the most heinous mass murder events and the amount of uninterrupted time the killers had to perform their acts…
Common Sense – Reload Your Own Ammunition
I came up with a list of reasons you might want to consider reloading your own ammunition. And I believe they make perfect “Common Sense”…
Doubletappin with a Trio of Sig Sauer .357 SIG Pistols
A couple of months ago, I wrote about the .357 Sig caliber. That got me all worked up to dig into the topic a bit more.
Handgun Caliber Doesn’t Matter
“It’s not the size mate, it’s how you use it.” Wise words for a comedy movie and certainly relevant to the never-ending caliber wars.
The Boberg XR9 Backwards Bullpup Pistol Review
What is the Boberg Arms handgun advantage? Increased velocity, easy slide operation and soft shooting.
I Dig the .357 Sig
Some folks refer to this cartridge as a necked-down .40 Smith & Wesson. Conceptually, that’s kinda true, but there are technical differences. The cartridge base is the same dimension
Smith & Wesson – An Inside the Gun Factory Look
Next time you think about buying a Smith & Wesson, take a look at these photos – it might give you a whole new appreciation for what you’re getting.
Alien Gear Holsters ~ Review
While I’ve read about Alien Gear holsters and seen the catchy ads, I was still pleasantly surprised at the attention to detail in construction
I Feel The Need for .450 SMC Speed
Sometimes we shooters do things because, well, why not? It’s as good reason as any, right? At first glance, the .450 SMC cartridge may appear to fall into the “why not” category…
I Am Scared of Guns,,,, So NO GUNS ALLOWED!
To some people, guns are scary. I’m scared of things too. Like Rosie O’Donnell. And sharknados. And Donald Trumps hair. But how do we correct that fear…
Galco Gunleather Factory Tour
If you lined all those cows up, they would reach from PETA’s headquarters in Washington DC all the way to the Chick-Fil-A in Warrenton, Virginia. Trust me, I did the math.
Four Gun Laws I Would Repeal First (If I Was a Benevolent Dictator)
When the glorious day comes, when I’m in charge, I’m going to set about fixing things. Think beavers are industrious? During the first 20 minutes of my reign, I’ll get rid of ALL gun control laws…
You Might Be A Gun Control Activist If…
Are you a gun control activist? How do you know when you have crossed that line from patriotic citizen to freedom hating wacko bent on taking away everyone’s rights?
What a Difference Timney Triggers Make ~ Video
Note to self: Every time you buy a nice new rifle in the future, don’t be a cheapskate. Order it with the trigger upgrade option right off the bat.
These Gun Sights Are Off ~ How To Not Jerk The Trigger
Jerking the trigger why shooting your gun is a common issue and easy to diagnose and fix with a few simple steps…
The Remington 6.8 SPC Round: An Up Close & Personal Look
At first I wasn’t sure exactly what got me so fired about the Remington 6.8 SPC cartridge. After some use, and some deep thought, I think it boils down to three things…
Surplus Ammo: Shooting a Little Bit of History – Literally
Know what you are getting into and there is nothing at all wrong with experiencing the wonders and joys of finding and shooting surplus ammo.
How To Zero Your AR15
Today we’re going to do complicated math talking about zeros, trajectories, and gravity. Fortunately we will not be talking about shooting in zero gravity as bullets would fly forever…