Well, the leftists and misinformed politicians are at it again. Recently the attacks against gun ownership have skyrocketed. But there is another sleeper concern, ammunition. Increasingly politicians are beginning to zero in on ammunition purchases and requirements for ownership of ammo. Take heed! I’m sure many readers have numerous firearms available to them. Good. But […]
Blackhawk Premium Leather IWB Holster Review
Blackhawk’s new interpretation of the leather holster The firearm accessory market, dominated in recent years by synthetic, tactical-looking, mostly black materials, is taking a turn back toward nostalgia and tradition. Wooden handguards for the AR platform are now available. And leather is back, surprisingly heralded by none other than the most tactical of companies, Blackhawk. […]
American Tactical Omni Hybrid Maxx AR-15 Review: It Sucks
American Tactical AR 15 Omni Hybrid Review The idea of a lighter-than-normal AR15 is appealing for those of us who wear our rifles for hours at a time. After years of intrigue regarding the polymer-lower AR made by American Tactical (formerly American Tactical Imports), I finally got my hands on a test model. Turns out, […]
Five Decisions That Will Help You Win a Self-Defense Encounter
When training new shooters, especially those new to concealed carry or rookie law enforcement officers, I always provide a solid foundation of basic marksmanship. There is, however, another critical element of preparedness and training for those relying on a firearm for defensive purposes. When I started out many years ago in a law enforcement career, […]
38 Super Dan Wesson Guardian 1911 Review
Dan Wesson History: Dan Wesson is a company founded by Daniel B. Wesson II, the great-grandson of one of the founders of Smith and Wesson. In 1963 when Smith & Wesson was purchased by the Bangor-Punta Manufacturing Concern, Dan Wesson left the company with the intent of manufacturing high quality revolvers. In 1968 Dan Wesson […]
Inline Muzzleloaders
Colt Model 1855 Black Powder In-line Repeating Rifle: The first mass produced black powder percussion cap in-line ignition system rifles were manufactured by Colt for the United States Army in 1855, to which they supplied 4,435 of their multiple shot rotating cylinder rifles. Modern, Inline Ignition, Muzzleloaded Rifles: In-line black powder rifle technology was re-introduced […]
Blackhawk Omnivore Holster Review: It Eats (Almost) Everything
There are lots of great full-size pistols on the market without a holster that fits. The relatively new Sarsilmaz SAR 9, for example, is a great firearm with no custom holster of its own. It took years for something other than the factory-supplied Serpa knockoff to be available for my own Canik TP9 SA. What’s a body […]
Fab Defense KPOS G2: Glock Carbine Conversion Kit Review
We live in the golden age of pistol caliber carbines. I’m a fan of these guns due to their easy handling, cheap ammo, and how much fun they can be. In the last few years, the PCC has exploded with offerings from SIG, CZ, Kel Tec, Ruger, and a dozen smaller companies. One name that’s […]
How to Sight In A Rifle
Rifle Sights And Bullet Trajectory: 1. This first thing to know when sighting in a rifle is that all rifle sighting systems give you a point of aim on any target. 2. The second thing to know when sighting in a rifle is that all rifle sighting systems compensate bullet drop. 3. The third thing to know when […]
TruGlo HipShot: Shooting Bipod? Monopod? What Is It?
Texas-based TruGlo, normally a gun sight and optics maker, has stepped outside the box with the HipShot, a new assistive device for long gun and crossbow shooters. The HipShot is a portable, adjustable monopod. I was first introduced to this gadget at a gun writers’ conference, where the TruGlo rep handed a HipShot my way […]
