Lucid Optics Ballistic Summit held at the NRA Whittington Center just south of Raton, New Mexico, kicked off again this year in early September, a pleasant time to be in the mountains of northern New Mexico for sure. This event is intended to give media outlets a look at current and upcoming products in the […]
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Hunting Varmint And Predators in The United States
What is varmint hunting? Varmint hunting is an American phrase for the killing of non-game animals that are normally seen as pests. While not an efficient form of pest control, it does provide recreational hunting for hunters and is much less regulated. Varmint species are often responsible for detrimental effects on crops, livestock, landscaping, infrastructure, […]
5 Reasons To Keep Stocking Ammo
With increasing frequency, ammo is becoming the focus of control efforts by political and governmental entities that view guns and all associated with them as evil. It never ceases to amaze me as to how little thought is given to ammo and its availability. Below are just a few of the challenges and considerations we […]
What is a Brush Gun, And Do I Need One To Hunt?
I remember the first time I was handed a brush gun, it was a Marlin 336 lever action chambered in 35 Remington, which is a decent caliber for taking deer. It belonged to an old friend who I sadly lost touch with. And, though I had been hunting for many years prior to that occurrence, […]
Democrats and Their Gun Control keep Gun Sales Moving Forward
This past week the House of Representatives passed the first federal “assault weapons” sales ban in nearly 30 years. The vote comes as no surprise after numerous recent mass shootings that includes the massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. It is the result of a string of gun-control efforts that have moved through the […]
Gun Free Zones Do Not Necessarily Mean No Carry
We all have seen “gun- free” zone placards when entering a business that seemingly restricts us from carrying our legal concealed carry or open carry handguns into businesses, including malls, theaters, cafes and other retail outlets. And then there are those business locations that actually encourage lawful carry of a firearm into their store. Last […]
17 Most Fun Guns To Own or Shoot
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 […]
A Primer On The Concealed Carry Gun Holster
If there is one thing you’ll find out as you go on through your career as a concealed gun carrier, it’s that there are as many concealed carry gun holsters as there are firearms manufacturers. Trying to figure out which one is best for you, your method of carry, your body type, and everything else […]
Riton 3 Tactix Scope & Mount Review
Riton is an optics company based in Tucson. Recently I got the opportunity to check out one of their tactical riflescopes called 3 Tactix along with a quick-detach (QD) mount. I came away from the experience really surprised at how well this economical scope performed. Here are the details. True confession time, color doesn’t matter, […]
6.5 Creedmoor Ballistics
The 6.5 Creedmoor is a recent phenomenon in the gun industry. Originally developed all the way back in 2007 by Hornady and Creedmoor sports, the cartridge offers a .264 inch diameter bullet with great long distance qualities. The case is a rimless bottleneck, center fire rifle design, and the fast moving projectiles are excellent for […]
