Firearms

Range Report: The ‘1911 Commander’ Way

By Bob Campbell   May 30, 2015

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The Colt 1911 Government Model served law enforcement well for a long time. However, there was one complaint—it was too large and heavy for carrying comfortably. Even before World War II, Colt experimented with smaller handguns. With the maturity of aluminum technology, the smaller Commander-sized 1911 was possible. Today, the Colt Commander is built from steel and proves itself an excellent carry gun. Read our range report in this post.

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Legal Issues

Legal Advice If You Have to Use Your Firearm

By Woody   May 26, 2015

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In three videos, Law Shield Firearms Program Attorneys Michele Byington, Edwin Walker, and Richard Carter explain what gunowners can expect to happen if they’ve used a gun in self defense:

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Consumer Information

Decoration Day—Let’s Create Our Roll of Honor

By CTD Blogger   May 23, 2015

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Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, has a murky origin at best, but marks the day we honor those who died while serving our country. Add the name of those you would like publicly remembered to our 2015 Honor Roll.

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How-To

Archers, are You Making this Common Mistake?

By Lisa Metheny   May 17, 2015

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Becoming a skilled bowhunter takes some time. Just ask any veteran bowhunter to recant some of the mistakes they made over their bowhunting career and chances are some of those mistakes will seem so simple you might find it difficult to believe they even happened. There is one common mistake often made by rookie bowhunters…are you guilty? Read on to find out.

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Camping & Survival

Tips for Stockpiling Non-Perishable Food for Novice Preppers, Part 2

By Lisa Metheny   May 16, 2015

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Although this article focuses on tips to help you begin stockpiling non-perishable food items the same tips work in regards to perishable items as well as toiletries and other products such as cleaning supplies. The biggest difference between non-perishable and perishable items are the storage needs because most perishable items need refrigeration or freezing in order to properly store them. Read these tips for successful stockpiling.

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Firearms

The One Gun I Loved, But Sold Anyway

By Suzanne Wiley   May 6, 2015

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Do you have that one gun that got away? One that you will regret selling forever? Shooter’s Log writer and editor, Suzanne Wiley does. After selling expensive, quality self-defense concealed carry guns, classic military rifles and various other firearms, you will be surprised at which one she regrets selling the most.

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How-To

Rifle-Cleaning Tips Video

By Woody   May 4, 2015

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In this NSSF video, former Army Ranger sniper team leader Ryan Cleckner describes how he cleans his bolt-action rifle and lets shooters in on some tips and tricks. He also challenges some cleaning conventions many shooters believe.

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