Contrary to popular belief, there’s no one right way to aim a defensive handgun. The dynamic situation requires multiple techniques to quickly get on target. When it comes to the practical application of aiming and shooting a defensive handgun, there’s endless arguments about which technique is best. The reality is that if you only practice […]
One of the most common manipulations of a firearm is also one of the most often overlooked, so here’s a rundown on the safest handgun holstering practices. I sold my first gun article a quarter-century ago while I was still working as a patrol officer. The article was about holstering a handgun. I’m not sure […]
The AR-10 is many things, cheap isn’t usually one of them. But we dig up the best AR-10 choices that won’t put you in the poorhouse. Nothing beats the AR-15. Well, almost nothing beats what’s become America’s favorite rifle. Talking long distance and large cartridges, the vastly popular rifle pales, not quite living up to […]
The scout rifle needs to be short, lightweight, handy and chambered in .308 Win./7.62 NATO — a rifle to do just about anything needed from hunting to self-defense. What Are Scout Rifles? The concept of the scout rifle was developed by recognized gun expert, the late Lt. Col Jeff Cooper. The rifle needed to be accurate […]
What do you get when you cross a time-tested platform with the most popular centerfire handgun cartridge? The 9mm revolver. Here are five that are fit to cover your six. Ah… the revolver. Timeless and still highly trusted. Why not? Outside the side-by-side shotgun, few firearms have more on-the-ground, behind-the-trigger practical testing backing up their […]
Rock River Arms has recently unveiled its Operator DMR rifle series, featuring six new models in two popular calibers. The company, known for its extensive catalog of AR-style rifles, has turned its attention to more precision-oriented rifles with this new series. The Operator DMR series includes four variants chambered for .308 Winchester/7.62 NATO and two […]
There may be no true universal powder when it comes to reloading, but here are a few types that can keep you shooting when supplies are tight. Of the numerous questions I’m asked by new reloaders, the choice of powder ranks among the most often repeated. “Is there one powder I can use for all […]
If you’re planning some trigger time you need to consider what you’ll pitch rounds toward. Here’s everything you need to know about shooting targets and then some. What You Need To Consider When Buying A Shooting Target: If you don’t enjoy target shooting, well … there’s something just plain wrong with you. No offense, but […]
Economical over/unders and side-by-sides … might as well ask for bargain diamonds. Except for these 10 affordable double-barrel shotguns that definitely buck the trend. Crisp autumn air in your face, the crunch of dry grass underfoot, the sound of pounding wings filling your ears — bird season is unparalleled bliss. Even more so if you’re […]
Lighter bullets result in higher velocities, and here’s how speed can improve your long-range shooting game. Growing up, they always told me things would get smaller and lighter as we—as in society and technology—moved forward. Today, “we” see it in a variety of industries, but the shooting community has been slow to respond. There lacks […]
