.38 Special: What I’ve Learned After Over 20,000 Rounds
I make a habit of counting the number of reloads I make by keeping a tally of primer and bullet boxes. I’m not a hoarder and I don’t keep them, but I am detailed in…
Guns for Beginners
The Truth About the AR-15 Carry Handle
The AR-15 carry handle has long been a subject of controversy. Is it a sight platform, a carry handle, or both? The original ArmaLite M16 design elevated the sights as a result of the charging…
Carry Gun Reliability: Is it Really a Big Deal If a Gun is Particular About Ammunition?
One of the criteria that some in the gun media as well as buyers use to judge a pistol is whether it digests a diverse array of ammunition. Brass case, steel case, multiple brands of…
Basic Malfunction Clearing Drill: Learn the Tap, Rack, Bang
If you have a semi-automatic pistol, you’ve experienced a stoppage. If you just bought your first, give it time. It will happen. It may be a failure to fire, a failure to feed, a double…
EDC Greatness: The J-Frame Revolver for Deep Cover Concealed Carry…Still
In today’s world, the semi-auto pistol reigns supreme. It seems that in a world with 11+1 micro-compacts, people today often turn their noses up at small-frame revolvers. Make no mistake, small-frame revolvers still have their…
The Guide to the History of the M16 Rifle You Never Knew You Needed
The M16 has a fascinating history in many ways. Its appearance is iconic, and has certainly become part of American culture. It is also a symbol, a microcosm, representing both American ingenuity, blunders…but also triumph….
How to Clean a 1911 Pistol
The hardest part in cleaning a 1911 for most people is disassembling it. That’s more a comment on how easy they are to clean than how difficult they are to take apart. But since a 1911 isn’t as…
Worried About an Unexpected Knock at the Door? Don’t Open it With a Gun in Your Hand
In January, an Alabama man was shot and killed by sheriffs deputies who responded to the wrong address for a shots-fired domestic disturbance call. Prosecutors have just concluded their investigation and will not take further…
How to Clean a Suppressor
Do you want — or need — to clean your suppressor? It’s not always necessary depending on your particular can and the caliber you’re shooting. But let’s talk about if and when you should clean…
Concealed is Concealed: How to Dress For Everyday Carry Success
There is more to carrying a concealed handgun than simply throwing a t-shirt over your rig. You have to change your style of dress and, to a lesser extent, your lifestyle to accommodate your everyday…