Ammunition
Ammo Evaluation: Comparing Three .44 Loads
I am a fan and advocate of the .44 Remington Magnum. Not so much a fan as in “going out…Read More >
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Ammunition
Ammunition: To Stockpile or Not To Stockpile?
A friend of mine was bemoaning the recent decision of Walmart to get out of the pistol and 5.56 ammunition…Read More >
Firearms
Getting It Right: Avoiding Shooting Mistakes – Part 2
In Part 1 of this blog series, we covered some of the most common reasons people make shooting mistakes (including…Read More >
Firearms
Getting It Right: Avoiding Shooting Mistakes – Part 1
Training in personal defense skills exists for one reason: To stop an attack. We stop the attack by inflicting damage…Read More >
Gear, Parts and Accessories
Gearing Up for 3-Gun Shooting
Getting into 3 Gun is a great excuse to pull out the gear you bought and have not used in awhile, or purchase the new toys you have had your eye on but needed the excuse. Either way, while 3 Gun is a gear intensive sport, it does not take a huge investment to get started. Over time though, there are certain pieces of gear that you’ll want to improve your game. Here is you your starter list.
Firearms
The Walther PPK: Still a Good Carry Gun
The Walther PPK, a small, self-loading pistol made famous by James Bond, is powerful and simple to use for self defense. As you read this post, you’ll discover it is lightweight, powerful and perfect whether you have small hands or large.
Camping & Survival
Preppers: Choose Your Weapons
The question is, when the man says to choose your weapons, what is the choice? The real question must be what is the threat. I think most of us realize we need a handgun to always be with us and a long gun to even the odds and provide real protection. For a long term prepper to cover the needs and situation from a fixed base, the list is longer.
Camping & Survival
Throwback Thursday: Keeping Your Powder Dry—How to Store Ammunition Using a FoodSaver
A big part of prepping is stocking up self-defense supplies—not only to protect your life-saving food and water, but to barter and trade for other goods and services. In addition, a huge part of prepping is OPSPEC—not letting others know what you have. Stockpiling guns and ammo isn’t exactly easy. Where to put it all without others finding out? Using a FoodSaver vacuum sealer, I have started packing my ammo in various sized packages for a more organized and orderly storage of my long-term preps.
General
ATF Sued for Records Classifying AR-15 Ammunition as ‘Armor-Piercing’
Judicial Watch, the Washington, DC-based watchdog group, has filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) seeking records of communications inside the agency when it was considering reclassifying certain types of AR-15 ammunition as armor-piercing—and effectively banning it from civilian use.
Ammunition
Accuracy, Consistency, Reliability — American Eagle Announces New Loads!
New American Eagle Varmint & Predator loads feature reloadable brass and Federal primers with a jacketed hollow point or Tipped Varmint bullet, depending on caliber. Both designs expand explosively on impact for maximum lethality. American Eagle Varmint & Predator loads are offered in 40- or 50-count bulk packs perfect for high-volume shooting.