General

School Resource Officer Stops Shooting in FL — Where is the Media?

By CTD Blogger   April 26, 2018

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Last week, there was another school shooting in Florida, but this shooting was much different than Parkland. When the shooter touched off his first shot, the school resource officer immediately rushed to the direction of the gunshot, engaged and took the shooter into custody—eliminating further danger. Did the news media cover the shooting? Was this plastered across your TV screen? Are lawmakers changing firearm legislation as a result?

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Consumer Information

YETI Drops NRA — A Knee-Jerk Political Reaction?

By CTD Blogger   April 25, 2018

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If you’ve been in social media “jail,” or on a temporary break from Facebook and the national news, you may not have heard that YETI severed its ties with the National Rifle Association, at the cost of a significant amount of controversy. The issue was brought to light by a letter from NRA director and past president Marion Hammer.

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News

55 Firearms and Ammunition Execs Meet With Congress

By Larry Keane   April 23, 2018

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Lobbyists can do a wonderful job representing our Second Amendment rights, but on occasion, industry leaders need to meet with our elected officials for face-to-face meetings. Recently, the NSSF brought together 55 firearms and ammunition industry executives with members of Congress, the effort is already starting to show positive results.

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Firearms

Review: Coonan’s Hard-Hitting .357 Magnum 1911

By Bob Campbell   April 20, 2018

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The Coonan really shines as a field and hunting handgun for those that appreciate an instant second shot and the fast handling of the 1911 design. The pistol is fast on target to the first shot, but recoil is such that fast follow-up shots are not in the class with the .45 ACP. And that is ok.

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Firearms

Review: Smith and Wesson 625 JM — A Fast Shooting Revolver

By Bob Campbell   April 19, 2018

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The Smith and Wesson 625 JM is a big burly revolver that has many good design features. This stainless steel revolver features fully adjustable rear sights, a post front sight with a brass insert often referred to as a gold bead, a full underlugged barrel, and a smooth trigger action.

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How-To

Scope Eye — Optical v. Functional Eye Relief

By CTD Blogger   April 19, 2018

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Be aware that many, if not most, variable power scopes lose ER as power increases. Watch out for this when buying. Be aware that some manufacturers fudge their ER numbers. You can double check them with a flashlight and sheet of paper.

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Gear, Parts and Accessories

Lawmakers Regulate Firearm Accessory Manufacturer Out of Business

By CTD Blogger   April 17, 2018

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It is a shame when any firearm or accessory manufacturer has to close its doors. Colt went through its problems and Remington from its losses. We can armchair quarterback what each company did right or wrong, but in the end, it was the decisions of each company’s leadership that was ultimately responsible. Today’s tale is different. Slide Fire is set to announce that it will permanently cease all operations and sales on May 25. Was this due to poor decisions by its leaders? I would certainly say. More likely, Slide Fire’s demise is being caused by politicians in response to the actions of one person, the Las Vegas Massacre shooter.

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How-To

SIG Romeo 7 Red Dot — Sighting in the Red Dot

By CTD Blogger   April 13, 2018

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With an optic budget topping out at $400 for a red dot sight, the SIG Romeo 7 not only fills the need, it surpasses optics costing hundreds more. The Romeo 7’s 30mm red dot is optimal for most, and the controls are easy to use. Just a few of the benefits include easy sight in, simple to mount, included low-mount option, and, best of all, SIG quality.

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General

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) Talks Shooting Sports

By Larry Keane   April 12, 2018

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Elected representatives matter, and so do their opinions. Of course, we all want our Senators and Congressmen to vote in our favor, but all too often it seems our elected representatives bow to political pressure or flip-flop on an issue in favor of feel-good politics. Sen. Cornyn (R-TX) is not only a friend to the Second Amendment, he is an avid gun owner, hunter, and sportsman.

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