Article first appeared at Americas1stFreedom. You’re a college student. After class ends at 10 p.m., you walk to your car with friends, relying on safety in numbers. You parked in a campus garage because it’s closer than an off-campus lot. You’re a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. You have …

Article first appeared at Shootingillustrated. Finding ammo with which to practice isn’t terribly difficult. Once you’ve tested the various FMJ offerings to make sure there are no functional problems with your preferred firearm, buy as much as you can and store it away from the elements. Replace what you shoot …

Article first appeared at Shootingillustrated. Arriving at the range and finding out you left important items like your hearing protection or ammunition sitting on your workbench at home puts a damper on what might otherwise be a pleasant time at the range. I’ve learned to keep my gear in my …

Article first appeared at Shootingillustrated. In July 2015, Gunsite Academy announced its inaugural 250 Pistol Class at Colonial Shooting Academy (CSA) in Richmond, VA. In this 5-day, 1,000-round course students study the components of the Combat Triad (marksmanship, mindset and tactics) on the range and in the classroom. The Tactical …

Article first appeared at Shootingillustrated. Those who legally carry a firearm for self-defense know successful concealment requires modifying the wardrobe to accommodate their handgun. The act of donning a holstered sidearm and related gear is as routine as selecting any other item to complete their daily ensemble. But what about …

Article first appeared at Shootingillustrated. The inspiration came from FTW Ranch and I was there as Ruger unveiled its new Precision Rifle to a small group of writers. Ruger CEO Mike Fifer and some of his people had taken a long-range rifle class at FTW and came away from it …

Article first appeared at Shootingillustrated. In the world of AR-15 clones, there are relatively few that will turn heads, but when they do, it is usually due to one of two things: a new AR model from a respected manufacturer or something the likes of which had never been seen …

Article first appeared at Shootingillustrated. If you’ve ever been to the Basque country of Northern Spain, perhaps you’ve heard of Bergara—a town that lies close to the better-known gunmaking hub of Eibar. Chances are, though, that if you’ve ever heard the name it was in the context of Bergara Barrels. …

Article first appeared at NRAMedia. Of all the speeches given each year at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), few are more anticipated, or more well-received, than NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre’s. And there’s a good reason why: In his years of speaking at the conference, LaPierre has stood …

Article first appeared at NRAMedia. First California’s anti-gunners said they only wanted a one-day waiting period for handgun purchasers … then three days … then five … then 15. First California’s anti-gunners said they only wanted to register handguns brought from another state … then all long guns … then …