Firearms

How Tactical Are You?

The term tactical seems to sell when attached to guns, ammunition, rifle scopes, holsters, writing pens, underwear and (I assume)…Read More >

Firearms

The MSR (Modern Sporting Rifle) In My Life

I think we coined the term Modern Sporting Rifle so that we do not have to use the terms AR…Read More >

Firearms

Review: Burris FastFire 3 Red Dot Sight

When choosing a red dot sight for critical use, the standard is higher than one that is for range use,…Read More >

Firearms

The 10 Best Guns for Older Shooters

When it comes to guns for older shooters, there are many misconceptions. All are not disabled, but getting old isn’t…Read More >

Firearms

TT: A Rifle for Concealed Carry? Three Practical Choices

In light of recent events, have you been pondering your concealed carry choices? It might seem impractical to carry a rifle; however, it is doable. Here are three choices…

Competitive Shooting

Multi-Gun Competition for New Shooters: Four Rifle Essentials

These five essential AR-15 accessories are sure to give you a competitive edge, from big stakes 3-Gun events to local matches. Better yet, none of them leaves your wallet empty.

Firearms

On the Eighth Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave Me a Stocking Full of PMAGs

I don’t mind finding coal in my stocking—well coal black actually although flat dark earth magazines are not bad either. Of course finding AR mags in your stocking is like finding batteries. I wonder what the long, narrow box marked “Adult Signature Required” could be for the fourth day of Christmas?

General

AR Rifle Upgrade— Making Good, GREAT!

The difference between a factory MIL-SPEC two-stage trigger breaking at seven pounds and a custom-grade trigger is immense. The Elftmann, however, is a different beast among many triggers. However, the question becomes what makes a good trigger and which trigger is best suited for tactical or personal defense shooting.

General

Getting Started in 3 Gun

Getting started in 3 Gun is about as easy as it gets. You do not have to have any special equipment or skill. Any 9mm, shotgun, and long gun will generally get the job done. Best of all, while having fun and learning the ropes, you will develop and hone a multitude of skills that can be applied to other shooting sports or, more important, self-defense and home defense applications.

General

Throwback Thursday: AR-15 Two-Stage Triggers

In the author’s estimation, a two-stage trigger offers the most secure, precise, and safest function in the AR-15 platform. There are a good many two-stage triggers available, but click to read the functional ideas behind all of them.