I just read yet another article mentioning that the number of accidental shootings was higher than in previous timeframes and I just can’t help but shake my head at that thought. And of course, I’m writing this article on the heels of Alec Baldwin saying that he didn’t pull the trigger on the gun he […]
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SilencerCo Announces a True Modular Suppressor, the Hybrid 46M
At the recent 2021 Outdoor News America (Blue August) Writers’ Conference in Grapevine, Texas the longtime maker of quality suppressors, SilencerCo introduced the Hybrid 46M modular suppressor. Suppressors have been gaining popularity at all levels of the gun world for quite some time now. Hunters, shooting enthusiasts, and military/law enforcement have all been utilizing suppressors with increasing […]
What is a Stovepipe Jam?
Just about any firearm can have a malfunction. The purpose of this article is to discuss one of the most popular jams to occur on a semi-automatic pistol, and sometimes semi-automatic rifles, as well as how to fix these malfunctions. If you’ve been around guns for any period of time and have watched or read […]
Hard Times Ahead, Here’s What I’d Do
I believe we have hard times ahead. And when I say “we” I mean everyone in the United States, to at least some degree. I believe that something bad is coming economically and it’s something that I’ve been preparing for, for at least the past year. There is a lot to unpack so I’m just […]
Should I Read My Gun Owner’s Manual?
If you’re like most gun owners you’ve never even glanced in your owner’s manual before. Sometimes this is an oversight on your part, and other times you probably make the conscious choice to not read it. After you’ve seen one gun, you’ve seen them all. Right? One thing you may not realize is that the […]
Non-Gun Training You May Want to Consider
You have put in years on the pistol range to include advanced training with well-known instructors. You carry concealed daily and are proactive in your mental preparations and awareness. But are there other skillsets and training regimens you might possibly want to consider to make yourself and family an even harder target? Even if you […]
7 Mistakes New Gun Owners Make
It’s common knowledge by now that there are more new gun owners (and guns) out in society than ever before in recent history. There are a lot of reasons why this is true like the pandemic and people just basically not feeling safe in their neighborhoods. Personally, just as long as you’re not going to […]
3 Reasons Why Taking Advanced Training is Good
I know I’m going to catch some heat from at least some of you on this, and that’s okay. We’re all at different stages of the journey for our preparedness when it comes to self-defense. While I don’t think training should be required for people to enjoy their Second Amendment rights, I do believe that […]
The 4 Basic Firearms Safety Rules
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 […]
Handguns: 13 Things You Need To Know
There are a lot of new gun owners coming into the mix lately, and if that’s you — Welcome! But this whole thing can be daunting. There are a lot of terms that you should know, different things about your handgun that you have to figure out, and as I’m sure you’ve found out, going […]
