Author: Bob Campbell

Bob Campbell’s primary qualification is a lifelong love of firearms, writing, and scholarship. He holds a degree in Criminal Justice but is an autodidact in matters important to his readers. Campbell considers unarmed skills the first line of defense and the handgun the last resort. (He gets it honest- his uncle Jerry Campbell is in the Boxer’s Hall of Fame.) Campbell has authored well over 6,000 articles columns and reviews and fourteen books for major publishers including Gun Digest, Skyhorse and Paladin Press. Campbell served as a peace officer and security professional and has made hundreds of arrests and been injured on the job more than once. He has written curriculum on the university level, served as a lead missionary, and is desperately in love with Joyce. He is training his grandchildren not to be snowflakes. At an age when many are thinking of retirement, Bob is working a 60-hour week and awaits being taken up in a whirlwind many years in the future. Published in Black Belt Magazine Combat Handguns Handloader Rifle Magazine Handguns Gun Digest Gun World Tactical World SWAT Magazine American Gunsmith Gun Tests Magazine Women and Guns The Journal Voice of American Law Enforcement Police Magazine Law Enforcement Technology The Firearms Instructor Tactical World Concealed Carry Magazine Concealed Carry Handguns Books published Holsters for Combat and Concealed Carry The 1911 Automatic Pistol The Handgun in Personal Defense The Illustrated Guide to Handgun Skills The Hunter and the Hunted The Gun Digest Book of Personal Defense The Gun Digest Book of the 1911 The Gun Digest Book of the 1911 second edition Dealing with the Great Ammunition Shortage Commando Gunsmithing The Ultimate Book of Gunfighting Preppers Guide to Rifles Preppers Guide to Shotguns The Accurate Handgun

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Black AR-15, barrel to the right on a white background

AR-15s

Build a More Accurate AR-15

Making the AR-15 rifle shoot a little tighter is not that difficult with attention to detail and a little elbow grease. Step by step, cut-and-dry methods work well with America’s rifle. Check out this post for suggestions on tweaks to everything from the receiver to the grip.

Black AR-15 on white background with orange can of lubricant

How-To

Correcting Common AR-15 Problems

The AR-15 rifle was designed to be low maintenance; that does not mean no maintenance. The rifles are fired a lot so wear and tear take a toll. Unburned powder is also a consideration. Use the steps and tips in this article to keep your AR-15 in proper working order.

Modified SIG Fastback, barrel pointed to the left on a white background

Firearms

SIG’s Racy Fastback

Racy, with exciting performance, the SIG Fastback is a first-class 1911 .45 with much to recommend. Accuracy is excellent, and it is a handgun that provides real protection. We share why it’s such a good option in this article.

Citadel 9mm 1911 and two magazines

Firearms

The 1911 Handgun in 9mm

If you want a 9mm, it does not have to be a GLOCK. If you want a 1911, it does not have to be a .45. A 1911 chambered for the 9mm cartridge can be a neat trick. In this article, discover why it is an option for many.

Black dual holster with 2 brown gripped pistols on a white background

Concealed Carry

Heavy Insurance: The 1911 for Concealed Carry

When it comes to efficiency, the 1911 stands alone. When you choose the 1911 as a concealed carry handgun, you must think ahead, purchase the best concealment leather gear and consider the whole picture. Read this article to learn the details of why the 1911 is great insurance.

Darl metal Ruger Single Six variant in .32 H and R Magnum on a background of leaves

Ammunition

.32 Revolver Cartridges

Powerful they are not, but .32 revolver cartridges are accurate. They are mild shooting, inexpensive and well suited for small game. Read this post for details about what makes this a great solution for you.

(Left to Right) A .45 Auto Rim with a heavy-cast 255 grain SWC, the .45 Colt with a 260-grain bullet and the .45 ACP with a 230-grain JHP. The .45 AR is easily among the most versatile of all cartridges.

Ammunition

The .45 Auto Rim

The .45 ACP loading has a long history, starting in WW1, and with the addition of the auto rim, it is a clean burning load for personal defense or target practice. Enjoy this post with both the history and recommendations for the best options today.

Gray-haired man with GLOCK 19 pistol in ready position.

Firearms

GLOCK 19 Pros and Cons

The GLOCK 19 9mm is highly regarded by GLOCK fans and others. It is perfect? No, nothing this side of Paradise is perfect, but the GLOCK 19 just might be a little bit of heaven in some hands. Check out this post to see if it is the right fit for you.

Black HK MP5 barrel pointed up and to the left on a light gray background

Firearms

Walther-Made HK MP5 A5 .22 Long Rifle

Finally, Bob Campbell has his dream gun—the MP5. Moreover, it is not expensive to buy or feed. This .22-caliber MP5 is quite a big deal and a great firearm for anyone. Read this post to see how it performed at the range.