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Mossberg MC1SC Review — Mossberg shocked the gun industry earlier this year with the announcement and release of their 9mm striker fired pistol, the MC1SC. We were there at SHOT Show when it was released and were one of the first groups in the entire industry to fire it. While many folks were confused with […]
7.62 NATO The 7.62 NATO also known as its metric nomenclature; 7.62x51mm, is a .30″ caliber, rimless, bottleneck cartridge case design, centerfire rifle cartridge. The 7.62 NATO cartridge casing is reloadable after the cartridge has been fired or spent with various combinations of primer, powder and .308″ diameter bullets. Specifications: Cartridge Specifications: Bullet Diameter – .308″. Primer […]
270 Winchester: The 270 Winchester rifle cartridge is based on the popular 30-06 Springfield cartridge case necked down to accept .277″ diameter bullets. Winchester began producing the 270 Winchester in 1923. Although the 270 Winchester was in production in 1923 it was not officially announced until the introduction of their model 54 rifle chambered in their 270 Winchester […]
How to shoot the Mossberg 590 Shockwave — My favorite gun from 2017 was by far the Mossberg 590 Shockwave. This PGO 12 gauge firearm is not technically a shotgun. Because it lacks a stock and never had one, the Shockwave is just a firearm. This allows it to have a 14-inch barrel and remain […]
I think we can both agree that the AR-15 is an essential firearm for just about any gun enthusiast. I’m a firm believer that every gun owner needs to own at least one of them. They are the perfect weapon for home-defense, regardless of what any snowflake says. And, the AR-15 is also one of […]
Mossberg MC1SC Review — Mossberg shocked the gun industry earlier this year with the announcement and release of their 9mm striker fired pistol, the MC1SC. We were there at SHOT Show when it was released and were one of the first groups in the entire industry to fire it. While many folks were confused with […]
3 Best Gun Belts I’ve been working for the gun industry for a little while now, 5 years to be exact, and I’ve been able to form my own opinions on things based on actual experience. What follows are the best gun belts from my own point of view, based on actual experience I’ve had […]
I think we’ve all done it at one time or another. Done what? Said one thing while meaning something entirely different. I know I do it from time to time, but that’s mostly because my gift for written communication far outweighs my capabilities of verbal comm. In fact, I miss-speak all the time on all […]
Here is an in depth gun manufacturer list meant to help you on your way to finding a new gun for yourself. We’ve included a short bit of information about each company, a link to the company website, as well as where you can buy guns from them in certain instances. This list will be […]
Glock 48 Review — At Shot Show 2019 Glock showcased their newest pistols, the Silver Slimline G48 and G43X and I never even got in line to shoot them. I honestly passed Glock by for 2 reasons. First, I was completely unimpressed by last year’s reveal of the G19X at Shot Show 2018. For all […]
Turkey Shotguns: Turkey hunting in the U.S.A. is rapidly becoming a national favorite past-time sport and of course the gun of choice is the shotgun. Shot, choke and patterning a shotgun is absolutely critical for turkey hunting and for tight patterns good optics or sights are a must. With that said lets get on to […]
The .264 Winchester Magnum is a short belted rifle cartridge introduced into the market in 1959 with the Model 70 Westerner bolt action rifle. Winchester still produces these rifles with barrels ranging from 24-26 inches to help this fast moving bullet reach its full potential. The .264 Winchester is a fast moving, accurate, and flat […]
I know you’ve heard of the whole bucket list thing, right? In case you haven’t, a bucket list is filled with things you want to do before you die. What follows here is a combination of my gun bucket list, as well as firearms that I’d suggest for someone else’s. I have fired a lot […]
The shotgun is very popular for upland game hunting with bird hunting the most popular. A shotgun hunter must pay close attention to the type of shot used in shotshells and correct choke selection to ensure an effective and humane kill shot on wild game. The shotgun will place 70% of shotshell shot in a […]
SC (Sub Compact) Walther PPQ Review Walther Arms rolled out a new iteration of their PPQ handgun series in 2018, the PPQ SC. It surely leaves lots of people who purchased concealment/range crossover guns in recent years wishing the SC would’ve been around sooner. The PPQ SC (subcompact) is a polymer-frame, striker fired 9mm. It […]
223 Winchester Super Short Magnum: The 223 Winchester Super Sort Magnum is a centerfire rifle cartridge developed in partnership with Browning Arms Company and Winchester ammunition, making its debut and introduced to the shooting public in 2003. The new .224″ short magnum cartridge debuted chambered in Winchester’s Model 70 bolt action rifle. The 223 WSSM […]
Rifle Barrel Free-Bore: What Is Free Bore: Free bore (aka: leade) is just that, it is the area ahead of the bullet ogive (throat) in a rifle barrel to which there is no rifling lands, once the cartridge is fired the bullet travels freely in the barrel until the bullets ogive contacts the lands of […]
I’m personally a big fan of pistol caliber carbines (PCC) for quite a few different reasons. For starters, it’s a fun way to plink around for not that much money. I can literally spend about $50 on a few boxes of 9mm ammo, bring my PCC to the range, hammer out some fundamentals training, and […]
Rifle Scope Mounting: How to mount a rifle scope — We will start from scratch here. A brand new remington 700 bolt action rifle, two piece windage adjustable scope bases, scope rings and a Leupold 3-9 scope–a fairly common hunting rig. Now let’s mount the scope on the rifle the right way to achieve the […]
30-06 Springfield History: The very popular 30-06 Springfield rifle cartridge was created by the U.S. military and commissioned into use in 1906. The 30-06 Springfield’s official military name is “Caliber.30, Model 1906, Mark 1.” The 30-06 was used in the bolt-action M1903 Springfield rifle, the bolt-action M1917 Enfield rifle, the semi-automatic M1 Garand rifle and […]
The below handgun ballistics chart will give true caliber and diameter of handgun cartridge bullet weight measured in grains, velocity measured in feet per second, energy measured in foot pounds–which also is a good indicator of handgun stopping power, and bullet trajectory measured in inches for the more popular handgun cartridges, (factory ammunition). This handgun […]
This is a two part article. The top is a history on the .45-70 and ballistics chart, the second deals with Black powder .45-70 Government Rifles. The 45-70 dates back to as early as 1865 but it wasn’t standardized until 1873 when a U.S. Government contract was issued for several thousand Springfield rifles chambered for […]
Here are a couple of free rifle target printouts for your use. Need some info on rifle cartridge ballistics? That link goes to our in depth chart.
The forcing cone in a shotgun barrel forces the shot charge or shot column down in diameter in transition from the shotgun chamber to enter the bore and then to enter the parallel section of the choke. The one we will concern ourselves with here is the chamber to bore forcing cone the other is […]
A choke tube is a removable interior tube at the end of a shotgun barrel that controls shot dispersion. Choke tubes typically come in cylinder, improved cylinder, modified, improved modified, full, and extra full. A cylinder choke tube produces a very wide shot dispersion, whereas an extra full choke tube will provide a much tighter […]
After doing a thorough pattern test and analysis it’s time to focus on how to increase pattern density and consistency, as both are needed for a complete shotgun pattern tuning. There is some knowledge worth having first as to what you are dealing with. A True Shot Pattern Is, 100% Of The Shot In A […]
Stag Arms Review: 15L Tactical I have what you could call a “passing familiarity” with the M16/AR15 platform. Having been introduced to the weapon at the ripe old age of 17, courtesy of the United States government. I somehow managed to qualify Expert with the M16A2 Service Rifle before I was even old enough […]
Perhaps one of the most critical parts of shooting an imparticular load of shot out of your your shotgun at a patterning board is the fact you will also know its exact point of impact with your imparticular sight picture. You can have an excellent shot pattern but if it is not where your aiming then its not worth very much from a hunters or shooters perspective. Shot patterns are only part of the overall performance of a shotgun when shot patterning.
Here are a couple of free printable turkey targets for you to practice with. These targets were made by Kim Lockhart, the previous owner of GunnersDen.com and are meant to show kill zone vs immobilization zone.
S&W issued a consumer safety alert on their M&P15-22. All rifles and pistols manufactured before February 1, 2019 could be affected. The issue is that the rifle’s breech face counter bore depth could be out of specification, causing it to crush the rim on the .22 round, firing, cycling the bolt again, and causing multiple […]
All about rifle barrel twist rate — Rifled Barrel Terms: Barrel – The part of the rifle through which projectiles pass in their travel from the chamber or breech to the muzzle. Bore – The interior of a rifle’s barrel excluding the chamber. Rifling – Spiral grooves in a gun’s bore that consist of lands (The highest part […]
22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire Rifle Cartridge: The .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire was introduced in the 1950s by Winchester, and it was the only successful rimfire cartridge introduced in the 20th century as it was quickly chambered in handguns and rifles. The .22 Magnum when chambered in a rifle gives its users many opportunities for a […]
Remington 243 Winchester Ammunition: Remington, .243 Winchester Premier Core-Lokt Ultra Bonded ammunition features a bullet in a class of its own. Developed and designed by Remington’s industry-leading R&D; staff. Core-Lokt Ultra Bonded offers hunters the unique combination of excellent accuracy, superb weight retention and expansion with overall superior terminal results. The bonded […]
Centerfire Rifle Cartridge Reloading: Correcting Bullet Runout: Bullet runout is the cause of most reloaded rifle cartridge inaccuracies. Most rifle cartridge case and bullet alignment is determined in the resizing die but there are other reasons and situations that will cause excessive bullet runout which are not readily seen with the human eye. Bullet Runout […]
There are two very important factors that you have to understand and consider when properly switching from lead shot to steel shot. (1) Steel shot is harder than lead shot; (Advantage). (2) Steel shot is lighter than lead shot; (Disadvantage). (1) Steel shot is 3 times harder than lead shot: Let’s first examine the steel shot advantage by firing a […]
Rifle Barrel Copper Fouling: A rifle gets its name from the presence of spiral lands and grooves in the bore called “rifling.” The bullet is forced into the rifling when the cartridge is fired which engrave in and spin the bullet, thereby increasing the rifle’s projectile range and accuracy. Once you have fired a round […]
In this online shotgun guide you will find various articles and technical information on shotguns including; shotgun shells, shotshell reloading, shotgun gunsmithing, shotgun shooting, shotgun hunting, game and choke guides, shotgun buying guide, shotgun versatility and much more. Shotgun Definition: Our modern definition of a shotgun is: A shoulder fired firearm with a smooth bore, […]
Cartridges: 308 Winchester and 7.62 NATO centerfire rifle cartridges are also known as their metric nomenclature 7.62x51mm. Both of which are .30″ caliber, rimless, bottleneck centerfire rifle cartridge case designs that are reloadable with various combinations of primer, powder and .308″ diameter bullets. 7.62 NATO cartridges are normally loaded to slightly lower chamber pressure levels […]
Bullet Manufacturers: Barnes: Barnes is best known for its legendary components, everything from the lead-core original bullets, to the legendary all-copper X bullet. This company was purchased by Remington Outdoors in 2009. Berger: Berger bullets are high quality precision bullets, engineered and precisely made with very tight tolerances for match grade accuracy. Hawk, Inc.: Hawk […]
Alliant smokeless powder: is backed by a century of manufacturing experience and the most exacting quality control procedures in the industry. They check and control chemical composition, the shape and size of powder grains, even the propellants’ density and porosity. Hodgdon Powder Company: Hodgdon Powder offers one of the largest selections of quality propellants for […]
Firearm Value: While we don’t do gun appraisal values, we can offer up some resources to give you a head start on your knowledge. We usually like to do our own research, like we did on Josh’s pictured 1903A3 dated to 1943. Appraisal: Blue Book Gun Appraisals: Instant values, information and specs for thousands of […]
Cartridge: The 7mm Remington Magnum centerfire rifle cartridge is a .28″ caliber, belted, bottleneck centerfire rifle cartridge case design that is reloadable with various combinations of primer, powder and .284″ diameter bullets by handloaders. 7mm Remington Magnum Reloading And Cartridge Specifications: 7mm Remington Magnum Cartridge: Bullet Diameter – .284″. Primer Diameter – .210″. Primer Type – Large […]
Cartridge: The 243 Winchester centerfire rifle cartridge is a .24″ caliber, rimless, bottleneck centerfire rifle cartridge case design that is reloadable with various combinations of primer, powder and .243″ diameter bullets by handloaders. 243 Winchester Reloading Specifications: 243 Winchester Cartridge: Bullet Diameter – .243″. Primer Diameter – .210″. Primer Type – Large Rifle. Case Neck Diameter – […]
The below rimfire rifle ballistics information will give bullet weight measured in grains, bullet ballistic coefficient, bullet velocity measured in feet per second, bullet energy measured in foot pounds and bullet trajectory measured in inches for the more popular and newly introduced rimfire cartridges, (factory ammunition). .17 HM2 – .17 HMR – .17 WSM – […]
Gunsmithing Schools: —American Gunsmith Institute American Gunsmithing Institute offers many different video courses on how to repair, clean, and customize many different types of firearms! American Gunsmithing Institute 1325 Imola AvenueWest, Suite 504, Napa, CA 94559 –Ashworth College Ashworth College offers a Gunsmithing Diploma with the instruction taking place online. The college gives students up […]
Written by the late Kim Lockhart, a master gunsmith. 223 Remington Centerfire Rifle Cartridge: The popular 223 Remington centerfire rifle cartridge is a commercial, rimless, bottleneck cartridge case design that is loaded commercially (factory produced ammunition) or reloaded by individual handloaders with various combinations of primer, powder and .224″ diameter bullets. Handloaders can calculate the kinetic […]
Originally, chokes were integral to shotgun barrels and were not interchangeable. Only a few short years ago, the most common turkey choke was the factory full choke. The integral full choked shotgun had an effective range of 30 yards to 40 yards depending on the shot sized used. As turkey hunting pressure increased ranges started […]
Center fire Rifle Ballistics: The below rifle cartridge ballistics table will give true caliber and diameter of rifle cartridge bullet weight measured in grains, bullet ballistic coefficient, bullet velocity measured in feet per second, bullet energy measured in foot pounds and bullet trajectory measured in inches for the more popular and new introduced centerfire rifle […]
While we don’t sell firearms, we thought it a good idea to compile a list of some of the online vendors where guns can be purchased. Of course, guns bought online need to be shipped to an FFL Dealer with the proper paperwork done. Firearms For Sale: Sportsmans Guide: They claim to have the guaranteed […]
Here is a list of firearms wholesalers: Amchar: AmChar has delivery trucks that covers the north east USA for the bulk items such as lead shot, safes and more. Bangers: We are a top-tier customer of Remington, Smith & Wesson, Colt, Beretta, Browning, Leupold and many other quality manufacturers of shooting sports equipment. Camfour: Our […]
How to Make High Quality Black Powder: Mixing proportions by weight are 75% potassium nitrate, 15% charcoal, and 10% sulfur. Potassium nitrate, sulfur, and carbon react together to form nitrogen and carbon dioxide gases, these expanding gases provide the propelling action for projectiles. Did you know that brown charcoal makes the best black powder and […]
The P365 from SIG Sauer has become a phenomenon in the concealed carry industry. It squeezes ten rounds into a grip no bigger than a single stack 9mm. Even to this day, the gun can be hard to find in stores. Its popularity has spawned a growing aftermarket with plenty of holsters. I’ve tried out […]
Herter’s Business: In 1937 George Leonard Herter (heir to the Herter’s outdoor goods business) took his father’s dry goods store and turned it into a mail order outdoor goods business, selling hunting and fishing items through a catalog. Herter over the next four decades built a mail-order sporting-goods juggernaut. He later opened retail outlet stores […]
7mm Remington Magnum:The 7mm Remington Magnum is a .28″ caliber, belted, bottleneck cartridge case design, centerfire rifle cartridge. The 7mm Remington Magnum cartridge casing is re-loadable after the cartridge has been fired or spent with various combinations of primer, powder and .284″ diameter bullets. 7mm Remington Magnum Cartridge: Cartridge Type: Centerfire Rifle. Bullet Diameter: .284″. […]
I love going to SHOT Show each year. Yes, it’s work. Yes, it’s exhausting. But, where else can I be around so many like-minded people with the common interest of being gun nuts? And, as an added bonus, I get to put my grubby hands on EVERYTHING I see, whether new to the market or […]
6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser: The 6.5X55mm Swedish Mauser was developed in 1893 by a joint Swedish/Norwegian commission and officially adopted by those countries as the military cartridge the next year. Soon thereafter it became a popular sporting cartridge and was used for target shooting, including Olympic free rifle competition. It was virtually unknown in the United […]
The AR market is easily the largest firearm market in the world, dwarfing other rifle, as well as pistol, markets. ARs can come in more calibers than I can list, and come in both the small AR-15 and larger AR-10 variants. These rifles can be assembled basically from the ground up, and the part that […]
Not all gun-related companies are struggling. But, if you hadn’t noticed, the firearms economy is in a bit of a rut right now. Not as many people are buying guns as they had in the previous years leading up to the election of Donald Trump, and that’s been proven by the number of NICS checks […]
Possibly one of the most debated topics involving firearms is what kind of ammunition you should be carrying for self-defense. Like a lot of firearm topics, nearly everyone you ask will give you a different opinion, and if two do agree on a particular brand or type of ammo, then they will most likely have […]
9mm Luger Handgun Cartridge: The 9mm luger cartridge was designed by Georg Luger in 1902, this cartridge is also known as the 9mm Parabellum and 9x19mm. This cartridge is very popular today for the simple fact that many United States law enforcement officers carry this round as a main duty weapon and cartridge. 9mm Reloading […]
American Wild Game Nutrient Content: Nutrient content of wild game meat vs domesticated meat. Note: *100 grams equals about 3 1/2 ounces. Note: ** Not trimmed of fat before analysis. All other samples of meat were trimmed of visible fat prior to analysis. Species Protein % Fat % Cholesterol (mg/100g*) Calories (Kcal/100g*) Antelope 22.5 .9 112 144 […]
We were out at SHOT Show’s Industry Day at the Range and were able to catch up with Stag Arms who introduced us to their new offerings for the year, and I’ve got to say that I’m pretty stoked for what they showed us. While pistol caliber carbines aren’t anything new to the gun industry, […]
One of the coolest new releases of SHOT Show 2019 is the new cartridge from Winchester and the corresponding “Resolute” AR-15 rifle from CMMG. We were there at the unveiling of the new rifle, and saw the 350 Legend cartridge first hand at the range. I must say that it is an impressive round that […]
Many folks thought that SHOT Show 2019 would be a flub of the worst kind. I mean, how could we top the SIG Sauer P365 release of 2018? How could any gun manufacturer pull something off that would be anywhere near as good? Or so the naysayers said. However, Mossberg heard that call, and answered […]
Ladies and Gentlemen, children of all ages — welcome to the greatest show on earth. That is how the National Shooting Sports Foundation should introduce their annual get-together that is Shot Show. Every year at this time the shooting world converges on the sleepy little hamlet of Las Vegas to see all that is new […]
We got to catch up with Kel-Tec at SHOT Show’s Industry Day at the Range, 2019. It’s always exciting for us to see what new contraptions Kel-Tec comes out with, because unlike some of the other companies out there, they continue to innovate with new, out of the box designs. This time around, they had […]
It’s that time of the year again, my friends. And, as with every year that we’ve gone, we’re trying to step up our SHOT Show coverage so that it’s like you’re actually there with us. Here is some of what you can expect from us: We do quick video uploads and don’t usually do any […]
Pigs, also called hogs or swine, are ungulates native to Eurasia collectively grouped under the genus Sus within the Suidae family. The nearest living relatives of the swine family are the peccaries and hippopotamuses. A pig has a snout for a nose, small eyes, and a small, curly tail. It has a thick body and […]
Shot shell Drop / Trajectory: Perhaps one of the things that will cross a shotgun hunter’s mind once in awhile is how much does shot drop over a given distance and does this trajectory matter. It goes without saying that the pellets are losing energy as they travel downrange to their intended target. The controversy […]
Centerfire Rifle Cartridge Reloading Bullet Selection: Rifle bullets have to form a seal with the rifle’s bore. If a strong seal is not achieved, expanding gasses from the ignited powder charge leaks past the bullet, thereby reducing efficiency and accuracy. The bullet must also engage the rifling without excessively fouling the rifle’s bore, and without damaging the bullet, […]
Dara Holster Review: out of the box, into the match Folks who train and shoot with me regularly know I have a fondness for a certain brand of range holster for myself and students, and for myself, a certain pistol that’s a little—as one friend puts it, Bohemian. I can’t help that the Canik TP9 […]
Rifle Scopes: Rifle scope sights consist of a tube and crosswire sight, crosshair, or another reticle mounted inside. The tube is mounted externally on the rifle’s barrel or receiver with scope mounts and scope rings. Rifle scopes are magnified to make targets appear closer aiding in more precise shot placement. Rifle scopes generally improve a […]
I figured I’d offer up some of the sales I know are going on for Black Friday 2018, just in case you wanted to take advantage of any of them. I know that I, personally, am doing some online shopping this year and plan to get some goodies, taking advantage of whatever I can. Here […]
Zoning: The first step in applying for a federal firearms license is you should check your location to see if there are any zoning laws that apply to your new gun business. Federal Firearms License Type: The second step is you must determine the type of federal firearms license that will fit your gun business model or […]
One of the questions I get asked most often, usually by folks new to the gun world, is: what is the best 9mm pistol to own? I’m going to attempt to answer that question in just a moment, but remember that what’s best for me, may not be what’s good for you. So, take what […]
Here is a USCCA Review, and why you should even consider getting concealed carry insurance to begin with. We live in a volatile world and I, personally, have made the decision to carry a concealed firearm on my person in case I need to defend myself or family from some lunatic looking to hurt us. […]
Most violent crime happens after dark. As a gun owner, you’re responsible for every projectile that leaves the muzzle. In some situations, lighting up an area with a weapon-mounted light is risky even negligent. It’s only logical, then, to own a good tactical flashlight—preferably more than one. A firearm kept for protection should be accompanied […]
Centerfire Rifle Cartridge Reloading Equipment: When first starting out to reload your own empty rifle cartridge cases, reloading kits are a very good place to start when selecting reloading equipment. Lee offers probably one of the most economical approaches to reloading with a good solid O-frame press in their kit. There are convenient loading tools […]
Everybody’s got an AR-15. They’re a dime a dozen, and if you don’t own at least one you may want to question your enthusiasm for our industry as a whole. My latest assessment comes in the form of one of the finest AR-15s I’ve ever had the pleasure of toting to the range. And trust […]
The common human response to crime is usually something along the lines of: “I can’t believe that happened in this town.” Or, “why me?” We see it all the time on the news. A journalist interviews a witness or local after any serious crime, and the answer is usually the same, or something very similar to […]
I’ve owned my totally not a shotgun, pump action, 12 gauge Tac 14 for a year now, and in that short period of time, it’s become a favorite of mine. Being built on a Remington 870 means I have tons of choices for upgrading and modernizing the platform. One golden rule about customizing this gun […]
Lead Poisoning: All shotgun hunters need to be aware of making sure that all lead pellets are removed from game animals and or birds before consumption because lead is hazardous to your health. The biologic fate of inorganic lead in the human body is well known. Inorganic lead is not metabolized but is directly absorbed, […]
It’s never a good idea to speak your mind freely to the press after you’ve been involved in any kind of shooting, even if it’s a defensive gun use that is likely to be justifiable in a court of law. Of course, we cannot determine what is or is not justifiable, here, on our little […]
In 2018, Savage Arms released a re-interpretation of its excellent 10 BA Stealth rifle, already a long range standout. The new horse in the stable is called the Savage 10 BA Stealth Evolution, a long winded, but fitting name for a rifle that can easily transform a casual shooter into a long range performer. Thanks […]
I love odd and unique guns, especially those that seem to be heavily underrated. Most underrated firearms offer something other weapons don’t. The five guns I picked all offer a thing, or two most of their contemporaries did not, yet remain underrated guns. Benelli M3 One of my favorite shotguns of all time is the […]
Leupold has long been recognized as a producer of quality hunting scopes. Until recently, I was unacquainted with the company’s offerings of tactical riflescopes. In a range test of their new Mark 5 3.6-18 x 44mm scope, I found some great features that are competitive and, in some ways, better than comparable models. Using a […]
The necessity to be safe while “gun training” cannot be overemphasized … There are rules. The rules must be followed or people could get hurt. Really, that’s how it is with all aspects of life from the job you have, to raising your children, to driving down the road. Take, for example, the simple stop […]
Concealed Carry Holster Review, JM4 QCC Generally speaking, I won’t do a holster evaluation unless it’s something really different that you just don’t see everyday. For example, I don’t usually do Kydex holster reviews because everyone and their uncle can get some equipment, make one, and, sadly, many of them are nearly identical to each […]
Top 5 Best Truck Guns It would be an understatement to admit that I am a great admirer of a carbine. But the fact is that I am, and carry one daily in my vehicle. Having said that, remember it is your responsibility to know the gun laws of your state and how those laws […]
Who doesn’t like free gun stuff? In our first edition of free gun stuff Friday we are highlighting a few free apps, books, and targets for your shooting pleasure. Shooting is an expensive hobby, so free stuff is always appreciated. Some Learning Ever hear of Project Gutenberg? It’s a massive project that takes books that […]
I’m a huge fan of pistol caliber carbines and was very excited for the Army SMG competition. We’ve been following the program carefully and watching it develop over time. Things had started to heat up a bit, and the Army had chosen over a dozen competitors. The Army had models from SIG, HK, CZ, PTR, […]
Anyone who’s been around Glock fans for a while is likely familiar with some version of the refrain, “I wish Glock would build a rifle.” Thanks to a couple manufacturers, including FAB Defense of Israel, Glock owners won’t have to wait a lifetime—or even more than a couple weeks. FAB Defense designed the KPOS Scout, […]
As a gun writer, a firearms instructor, and concealed carrier it’s fair to say I have a ton of experience with holsters. I have dozens of them–boxes full of them. Today I want to dive in and discuss the idea of the best concealed carry holster. I couldn’t choose just one though, so here are […]
On my top 7 22 Rifles list, my number one choice was the humble Ruger 10/22. I listed a few reasons there, but let’s reevaluate why this rifle is so fantastic. The Ruger 10/22 is on equal grounds with guns like the AR-15 and the Glock series of handguns. It’s the definitive gun of it’s […]
Some time ago I reviewed the KPOS G2 for Down Range Daily. To me, it was a fun, well made and impressive way to turn a Glock into a modern tactical carbine. I’ve handled some carbine conversion kits and found the KPOS G2 to be my favorite overall. In 2018, FAB Defense decided to tweak […]
The title encapsulates my thoughts on this bag by Exos Gear, but I’ll back that up here with actual consumer information. Exos Gear is a small producer of accessories that I’ve become quite fond of for their style and durability. Having experienced the company’s gun belt, tactical backpack, and the first edition of the bag […]
My Top 10 Best Shotguns — Much to the chagrin of my editors, I am a shotgun fanatic. It turns out I was born in the wrong generation, and everything is now tactical carbines. However, as the times change I stay like a boulder in the wind, unmoving. I like my shotguns and to share […]
With Father’s Day right around the corner, you may be wondering what to get dad. This is where I toss out my generic list of sponsored items right and in a Top 5 gifts for dad. Unfortunately, I don’t have sponsors, so instead my idea for your Dad and Dad’s everywhere who shoot is build […]
Sig Sauer is probably best known for its exceptional line of handguns and rifles. You may have even heard of the Sig Sauer Academy having been around now since the late 1980s. However, some folks may not know that Sig has been in the ammunition business since 2013. Since its start in Kentucky the ammo […]
This is the first in a short series where are going to use to discuss concealed carry, and how you dress to accommodate your self-defense lifestyle. Today our focus is going to be on shirts and what designs, cuts, and colors benefit the average concealed carrier. Shirts are our primary cover garments, and they can […]
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