A never-ending discussion among firearm owners is about the “best” survival gun. Heck, I’ve chimed in on that a couple of times already here, and am about to offer another choice, because in many ways it is the ultimate survival ...
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12 New Guns That Turned Heads At The SHOT Show
Every year the National Shooting Sports Foundation hosts the annual SHOT Show event, which allows the gun industry to showcase its newest firearms and related gear. The following is just a fraction of what was new at this year’s convention ...
Read More »The Backup Weapon You Can Carry Where Guns Are Banned
Generally speaking, when we talk about carrying concealed, we’re talking about carrying a pistol. I’ve carried a pistol concealed for years, allowing me to protect myself and my family, and by extension protecting society at large wherever I go. But ...
Read More »5 Tips For The Novice Concealed Carrier
First of all, welcome to the world of concealed carrying! Most concealed carriers would agree that carrying a weapon will make you feel safer and more prepared if the unthinkable happens. Still, there are a few things that are easily ...
Read More »The Lightweight, Ultra-Portable Survival Rifle That’s Just 16 Inches Long
A survival rifle is typically a minimalist rifle that can be broken down and stored in a vehicle, boat, aircraft or backpack and brought to use as a “last resort” firearm for taking wild game. As such, it is typically ...
Read More »The Silent ‘Stealth’ Survival Rifle That’s Compact And Lightweight, Too
Air rifles have been around for quite some time. The Austrian army equipped some of its units with air rifles in the early 1800s, and the Lewis and Clark expedition carried one on its westward journey. Back then, a huge ...
Read More »Leather Vs. Kydex: Which Is Truly Better For Everyday Carry?
Leather vs. Kydex — it’s been a point of contention among shooters since the first days of the Kydex holster in the 1970s, but leather has endured and doesn’t seem to be budging anytime soon. And for good reason. Let’s ...
Read More »3 Little-Known Ammo Makers That Gun Owners Should Know About
If you’re a gun owner, then you likely know all about the big names in ammunition. Winchester, Remington, Federal and Hornady are popular brands for all forms of shooting – from hunting, to training, to self-defense. But they’re not the only ...
Read More »Purse Carry: A Good Idea Or An Accident Waiting To Happen?
Women in recent years have bought and begun carrying concealed handguns in unprecedented numbers. I believe that’s a good thing for personal and public safety. If you look closely at big-city newspaper reports, usually buried far beneath the front page ...
Read More »5 Reasons To Add A Red Dot To Your Rifle
Iron sights are standard equipment on most entry-level AR-15 rifles and other firearms. There’s a lot to like about iron sights—they generally adjust for windage (rear sight) and elevation (front sight) easily and quickly, they’re durable, and learning to use ...
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