Legal Issues

7th Circuit Court of Appeals Sides With Gun Grabbers

Some would say the sky is falling, others believe that the earth is crumbling beneath their feet. For me, I…Read More >

man reviewing the Ruger revolver before shooting at the range

Concealed Carry

Armed Self-Defense: The Personal and Legal Risks

A mule is an animal with long funny ears who kicks up at anything he hears. Do you want to…Read More >

Legal Issues

What Does Gun Control Really Do?

A tragedy, a senseless murder streak by a mentally ill person. At the time of this writing, little more than…Read More >

Various kind of bullets with different bullet grain on dark stone table.

Ammunition

All About Bullet Grain

If you’re a new gun owner, you probably don’t really know what bullet grain means. You may look at a box…Read More >

Consumer Information

Throwback Thursday: Review — Taurus 627 Tracker .357 Magnum

When the .357 Magnum cartridge was introduced in 1935, it was a sensation. The truth is, it should be today…Read More >

Rifle cartridges arranged to portray the U.S. flag in color

Legal Issues

Judge Deals California’s ‘High-Capacity’ Magazine Ban a Killer Blow

Big news from the Golden state! Let’s all yell “Hooray!” and pass the 30-round mags… Well, not quite yet. However,…Read More >

Firearms

Commercial M1 Carbines: Are They as Good as the Originals?

In an earlier column, I mentioned that I did not like, care for, or recommend commercially made M1 Carbines to…Read More >

7.5-inch barreled AR-15 pistol in an open backpack

AR-15s

Throwback Thursday: Why You Need a Packable AR-15 Pistol for Your Vehicle

Over the last six months, I have worked through a set of theories based on some discussions with some deeply experienced friends, which I would like to share. One high ranking Army friend—formerly a Night Stalker—said, “There is no one perfect small arm for any situation. The dynamics of the environment you expect to be engaged in dictate the armament.” For several reasons, it is my theory that an AR-15 pistol is the better personal defense and road travel firearm to have stowed in your vehicle.