The Bug-Out Rifle

By CTD Blogger December 24, 2010

******************************* Prior to Y2K, during our spare time as gun magazine editors, two colleagues and I idly argued over what…Read More >

Travel in Severe Winter Weather

By CTD Blogger December 23, 2010

A powerful winter storm is rapidly approaching the Eastern Seaboard. Heavy snow is forecast, and winds are predicted to bring…Read More >

J-Frame gear Part 2: Ammo

By CTD Blogger December 21, 2010

On Tuesday, we looked at the first essential part of carry gear for your J-frame or other compact revolver –…Read More >

Helping to Choose A Concealed Carry Handgun For a New Shooter

By CTD Blogger December 20, 2010

If you’re a handgun owner and you have friends who are not, you may often find yourself looked to as…Read More >

Reloading, A Beginner’s Guide Part II

By CTD Blogger December 17, 2010

Handloading and Reloading

In the first installment of our series on reloading, we discussed the methods and procedures for cleaning, depriming, and reloading…Read More >

Has the .30 Caliber’s Time Passed for Deer?

By CTD Blogger December 16, 2010

Some hunters believe that deer such as the smaller Texas whitetails, can be humanely harvested using smaller caliber ammunition while larger and heavier game such as mule deer should only be harvested with more powerful ammo capable of penetrating more deeply. From personal experience, I can tell you a .223 neck shot will drop a deer in its tracks. However…