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Shooter racking slide of 1911 .45 pistol

Competitive Shooting

Immediate-Action Drills

The most sickening sound in a gunfight, or even on the shooting line during a competition, is click! If you should ever find yourself in such a situation and your mind races before quickly coming up with the solution, I am sorry to tell you but it is too late. Now is the time to prevent a disaster with this simple drill.

How-To

Advanced Tactics

Staying safe is the #1 priority when using a gun and keeping you and your family alive and well. Yes, taking the standard NRA beginner’s training is a start and continuing your training and practicing is the only way to truly make things safe for you and your family. Read this post to learn specific tools and techniques.

New black Colt pistol with brown grip on top, barrel pointed to the right. 97-year-old pistol with worn grips on the bottom.Both lying on a white shirt.

Firearms

Do I Really Need to Clean my Handgun? Even if it is a GLOCK?

Every firearm, from every manufacturer, needs maintained to last a long time and be ready when you need it. There are fewer gunsmiths around to help you do this, so take the time to read about your gun, take it apart (carefully) and keep it cleaned and maintained with the simple instructions included in this post.

Picture shows a frozen outdoor water pipe.

How-To

30 Days of Preparing for Severe Winter Weather Day 12: How Do I Prevent My Pipes From Freezing?

When water freezes, it expands, creating pressure between the ice and a closed faucet. The mounting pressure on both copper and plastic pipes can cause a crack or burst, resulting in severe flooding and damage to your home. Pipes can freeze at 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Even the smallest crack in a pipe can spill 250 gallons of water a day. When temps are going to fall, there are a few things you can do to protect your pipes from freezing.