Recently we have seen weather events that have caused much disruption, not just in cities and communities but on the roadways across the country. The three-day blizzard that struck western New York right before Christmas is just one example. Tragically this storm was responsible for the deaths of at least two dozen people who remained […]
Is The AR-15 In Common Use?
There is a lot of debate outside of the gun industry about guns that are considered to be “in common use.” That phrase is significant because some people believe that in order for an American to be able to own a specific firearm, for legal use, it has to first be in common use. Or, […]
Research Before Buying Your Next Gun or Gear
Lately I’ve been on a bit of a rant for when I see a questionable forum topic. This time around, the culprit is when I see someone buying a gun or piece of gear, only to go ask if said item is good after the purchase. This happens a lot, and I’m not sure why […]
Take it Outdoors to Boost Your Mental Toughness
It’s tough today to stay positive with all the challenges in the country and worldwide. As you may recall from my previous postings, staying tough mentally is key to defensive living and your overall daily outlook. We could go on and make a long list of issues that can and do get all of us […]
Handgun Ballistics Chart
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 […]
Should I Shoot My Carry Gun?
Once again I came across a comment in a gun forum that’s got me scratching my head. This time around, the question is about whether or not other people shoot their carry gun. The guy posting the comment was buying a new-used carry pistol, and was informed by the seller that he had never shot […]
Should You Post Videos of Yourself And Guns On Social Media?
I’m relatively active on various gun and concealed carry subreddits where folks regularly post videos and pictures doing various training exercises with their guns and gear. Most of the time their faces are are not blotched out, and are fully visible for anyone to see. I believe there are numerous different reasons as to why […]
More Constitutional Carry On The Way?
Our friend Jared over at Guns & Gadgets just recently reported that three states have Constitutional Carry on the horizon, if they can get it done. Those states are Nebraska, Virginia, and Florida. If you live in one of those states I’d like to encourage you to reach out to your lawmakers and let them […]
How To Hunt Barbary Sheep in New Mexico
Barbary Sheep, also known as aoudad, have become a sought-after big game animal both in the US and abroad. Native to several countries of Northern Africa, they are also found in the Southwestern US, primarily Texas and New Mexico, where they have been introduced as an exotic game animal. In New Mexico, aoudad were introduced […]
Best 357 Magnum Revolvers
The 357 Magnum is a legendary handgun cartridge that has solidly earned its spot in the top 10 most popular handgun calibers. It’s a great tool for both self-defense, and dangerous game defense when the right ammo is used along with understanding its limitations. I’ve decided to break this down into what I consider to […]