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Infrequent Shooters Guide to Staying Safe & Effective

For those of you who rarely get to use your firearms, there are some things to keep in-mind in order to perform well and to keep yourself (and those around you) safe whenever you do participate. Be sure to get the most of your shooting experience by applying some simple, common-sense principles before you head out. [Read more…] about Infrequent Shooters Guide to Staying Safe & Effective


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August 27, 2024

Filed Under: How To, Hunting, Pistols, Rifles Tagged With: Infrequent Shooting, Safety, Training

Magazine Maintenance

Ensuring that your gun magazines are kept clean and in optimal condition is not just a matter of performance, but one of safety and reliability as well. Maintaining these often-overlooked components should be an essential practice for every responsible gun owner. [Read more…] about Magazine Maintenance


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July 29, 2024

Filed Under: Ammunition, Gear, How To, Pistols, Reloading, Rifles Tagged With: cleaning, damage, Magazines, maintenance, replacement

Pros & Cons of SOB Carry

Clearly there are a number of different ways to keep your defensive handgun concealed along your waistband, and some methods may be preferable to others. It is a topic for debate, with small-of-the-back carry being one technique that comes into question regarding its effectiveness. [Read more…] about Pros & Cons of SOB Carry


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July 11, 2024

Filed Under: How To, Pistols, Self Defense, Tactics Tagged With: Concealed Carry, Personal Defence, Small of the Back

Ricochet Control

One critical aspect of firearm safety that is often overlooked, is understanding and avoiding ricochets. Although they are dangerous, there are essential tips and techniques that can be employed to minimize the risk of these unpredictable deflections, and to help ensure a safer shooting experience. [Read more…] about Ricochet Control


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February 29, 2024

Filed Under: Ammunition, How To, Pistols, Rifles Tagged With: Ricochets, Safety

Handgun Holds Part 1

Maintaining a proper grip is the foundation of controlled shooting when it comes to handguns. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned shooter, understanding and mastering this skill is essential for safety, accuracy, and overall firearm proficiency. [Read more…] about Handgun Holds Part 1


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February 20, 2024

Filed Under: How To, Pistols Tagged With: Grip, handguns

Rack It!

Racking the slide of a semi-automatic handgun can be a straightforward process for many shooters, but it can present difficulties for a variety of reasons. Most assume that it’s an easy enough thing to do, and can make the mistake of underestimating what it takes to do it effectively. [Read more…] about Rack It!


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November 30, 2023

Filed Under: How To, Pistols, Tactics Tagged With: handguns, Rack, Slide

Keep Your Eyes Open

At any level, shooting is an activity that requires a great deal of focus and concentration – and one of the most basic decisions you’ll have to make is whether you shoot with one or both eyes open. Either method has their advantages and disadvantages, and it will ultimately come down to personal preference and how your vision is balanced. [Read more…] about Keep Your Eyes Open


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May 1, 2023

Filed Under: How To, Optics, Pistols, Rifles, Tactics Tagged With: Eyes, Field of View, Sight Picture, Vision

No Need To Miss Out On The Action

The enjoyment of shooting sports isn’t something that needs to be cast aside because of a physical disability. With the wide variety of equipment and resources available, most anyone can maintain these pursuits while taking advantage of the benefits. [Read more…] about No Need To Miss Out On The Action


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February 9, 2023

Filed Under: Accessories, Gear, How To, Hunting, Industry, Pistols, Rifles Tagged With: Accessibility, Accessories, Adaptive

Muzzle Control

Controlling exactly where your firearm is pointed at all times is a rule that typically ranks as number one or two on most gun safety lists. It’s an important practice for obvious reasons and it should absolutely never be underestimated. [Read more…] about Muzzle Control


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January 3, 2023

Filed Under: How To, Hunting, Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns Tagged With: Gun Safety, Muzzle Control, Muzzle Sweep

Trigger Pull 101

Your trigger set up and pull weight can have as much influence on your accuracy as any other element of your equipment and shooting routine. It’s an important factor that can be easily overlooked, especially by beginners.

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November 28, 2022

Filed Under: How To, Pistols, Rifles Tagged With: Gunsmithing, Shooting Accuracy, Triggers

Feeling a Little Rusty?

As the title of the Neil Young album Rust Never Sleeps states, metal corrosion is always lurking and it doesn’t take any time off. It can definitely sneak up on you and can wreak havoc on your weapons if you’re not careful.

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November 16, 2022

Filed Under: Accessories, Gear, How To, Pistols, Rifles Tagged With: maintenance, Rust Prevention, Storage

Time Is Not On Your Side

When it comes to the time it takes to effectively react to real life personal defense situations, the odds can be stacked against you. When every second counts, you’ll want to be prepared and ready to safely engage. [Read more…] about Time Is Not On Your Side


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October 18, 2022

Filed Under: Holsters, How To, Pistols, Self Defense Tagged With: Hand Guns, personal defense, Reaction Time

Beware the Flinch

Flinching while you shoot is a very common phenomenon and it can definitely impact your performance and your enjoyment of the sport. Luckily there are some effective ways to minimize or eliminate the effects of this age-old reaction. [Read more…] about Beware the Flinch


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September 19, 2022

Filed Under: Hearing Protection, How To, Pistols, Rifles, Tactics Tagged With: Flinching

No ‘A’ For Effort

Being a responsible gun owner can go beyond safe storage and use. How you maintain your firearms and your overall familiarity with them are also big parts of the equation. [Read more…] about No ‘A’ For Effort


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August 31, 2022

Filed Under: How To, Pistols, Self Defense Tagged With: cleaning, handguns, Lubricating, personal defense

Target Talk

It can be frustrating for any shooter, new or otherwise, when you’re not getting the groupings that you might like at the range (if you’re hitting anything at all). One sure-fire way to get some real-time feedback – take a hard look at your target. [Read more…] about Target Talk


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May 16, 2022

Filed Under: How To, Pistols, Rifles Tagged With: Accuracy, Targets

Dishing On Brandishing

Owning a firearm is a big responsibility. Contrary to how the media depicts gun owners, most are reasonable, law-abiding members of society.

They are well versed in a bevy of topics surrounding firearms.

Nonetheless, brandishing is one issue that is ambiguous for even the most seasoned of gun owners. [Read more…] about Dishing On Brandishing


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April 26, 2022

Filed Under: Op-ed, Pistols, Uncategorized Tagged With: brandish, firearm

Follow-Through for Shooting

One of the most important aspects of shooting effectively happens after you pull the trigger and the gun goes BANG! Follow-through is the final step in the firing process and the one that helps to integrate the other fundamentals in the taking a great shot. [Read more…] about Follow-Through for Shooting


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April 18, 2022

Filed Under: How To, Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns, Tactics Tagged With: Accuracy, Follow Through, Repeat Fire

Concealed Carry – To Appendix or Not to Appendix

Appendix carry in one form or another has been around almost as long as handguns have. It does have advantages, but there is some debate though about the greater potential for injury. [Read more…] about Concealed Carry – To Appendix or Not to Appendix


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August 24, 2021

Filed Under: Holsters, How To, Pistols, Self Defense, Uncategorized Tagged With: Appendix Carry, Concealed Carry

Record Breaking Lap

We’ve reached the halfway point of 2021. After an unprecedented battle with an alleged pandemic, life is trending back to normal. The economy is surging, live concerts and sporting events have resumed, and the fourth felt like the 4th this summer. [Read more…] about Record Breaking Lap


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July 15, 2021

Filed Under: News, Pistols Tagged With: gun sales, Second Amendment

Breaking-In Your New Gun

Ever fire a used gun and notice that the action and the trigger feel super smooth with every shot? That’s almost always because it’s been well worn-in through continued use. [Read more…] about Breaking-In Your New Gun


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July 8, 2021

Filed Under: Ammunition, Holsters, How To, Pistols, Rifles, Self Defense Tagged With: Break In Period, defense, New Gun

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