Ammunition
Buckshot: What You “Aught” to Know
If you have ever considered a home defense firearm, I’m sure someone has mentioned a shotgun or maybe it just…Read More >
Author: Ed AKA “The Real Most Interesting Man in The World” LaPorta
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Concealed Carry
Musings for a Gunfight: Are You Ready?
Sometimes, I think there should be a Ph.D. available for the shooting disciplines, as there are in other areas of…Read More >
Firearm History
The Nonsense of Firearms Rating Methods
Recently, a friend and I were conversing about purchasing surplus, used, or previously owned firearms. While discussing the current options…Read More >
Firearm History
Regrets: The Ones That Got Away!
In a prior article, I expressed regret concerning firearms that I prematurely parted with. So, I thought it appropriate to…Read More >
Ammunition
To Crimp or Not to Crimp — That Is the Question
Recently, a student (who is new to reloading) asked me about crimping handgun cartridges. To be honest, I have been…Read More >
Firearm History
Choosing the Best Trigger: Trigger Types Explained
The omnipresent trigger on modern firearms is the key interface the operator has with his or her firearm, but most…Read More >
Concealed Carry
How To: Vehicle, Gas Station, and Parking Lot Tactics
Considering that most of us spend an inordinate amount of time behind the wheel in our vehicles, it surprises me…Read More >
Competitive Shooting
What Is the Best Shooting Stance: Isosceles vs. Weaver
There is a lot of debate about which stance is the best for combat shooting. Practitioners of the competitive shooting…Read More >
Firearm History
Firearm Regrets: The Ones That Got Away
When you have been around firearms as long as I have (buying, selling, trading), you will invariably recall a few…Read More >
Concealed Carry
3 Classic .380 Carry Guns
Due to the increased numbers of concealed carry holders, the .380 ACP as a convenient carry option is generating a…Read More >