CAA Micro Roni: yes, you can have it all, no NFA required! Not gonna lie, when I saw the first press release for the CAA Micro Roni series, my line of thinking included the words “cheesy,” and “gimmick.” That changed when I tested one out for myself. Throngs of Glock fans have dreamt of a […]
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Why You Need Good Training For Concealed Carry
Everyone has the right of self-defense. Going a step further, you have made the decision to obtain your concealed carry license. But is that enough? In all likelihood it is not. Don’t get me wrong; I believe in your right to protect yourself and your family and I believe in the 2nd Amendment. The problem […]
The Arguments For Owning More Than One Handgun
Many people new to concealed carry take that big step of purchasing their first handgun—and stop there. If you’re interested enough in carrying a gun to be reading this article, then you’re likely one of the majority of handgun owners who would benefit from owning two or more handguns. Why? The reasons are numerous. Let’s […]
Are You Training For Everyday Carry?
Most people who apply for a concealed carry permit fail to take into consideration that effective concealed carry is actually a lifestyle change. Approximately 80 percent of the licensed students I work with report that they usually don’t carry on a daily basis. Most say they carry only in their vehicle or while traveling. Along […]
God And Country 223 Rifle Ammunition Review
Your guns are a lot like your body, needing to be fed on a regular basis. The things that you put into your body should be decent, won’t make you sick, or send you into cardiac arrest. Much in the same way, your guns need good ammo that doesn’t suck, break the bank, damage your […]
Gun Test: Sarsilmaz SAR 9 Review
There’s a new 9mm kid in town, and I’m willing to bet he’s here to stay. The SAR 9 is a new full size, striker-fired pistol from the factory of longtime gun maker Sarsilmaz, of Turkey. The Turks are accomplished gun-makers, and rather than default the country’s, and Sarsilmaz’s usual double/single action design, they put […]
Have You Ever Heard Of These Three Lesser Known Ammo Manufacturers?
Most folks who have been around the shooting world for any time at all know of the big names in ammunition. Winchester, Remington, Federal, and Hornady easily come to mind when talking hunting, training, competition, and defensive ammo. There are many others of course, including foreign companies that manufacture ammo. A recent conference sponsored by […]
Zenith Firearms Review: MP5 Clone, Z-5K
There are a few guns that reign supreme on the “must have list” for us firearm enthusiasts. Usually such guns as the Colt Python, M1, GI issue 1911, and of course the topic of this review, the MP5. The sad part, is that all of those aforementioned guns are expensive. In fact, I personally don’t […]
6 Commonly Misused Gun Terms
Here are six commonly misused gun terms, and what to say instead One thing that nobody ever likes, is to look dumb for not knowing the lingo in any hobby. The gun industry, while generally filled with a nice bunch of people, has a few bad apples with a primary life mission of correcting people […]
Concealed Carry Revolver: A Tale of 2 Six Guns For Everyday Carry
When it comes to firearms I have wide and varied tastes. From antiques to the latest tactical lead-slingers, if you can use it to put steel on target then I am in. I have owned many different firearms over the years from single action black-powder Colt replicas to Gen IV Glocks, flintlock Pennsylvania rifles […]