Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. How often do you get a chance to train with Rob Leatham, Steve Tarani and Chris White? A 26-time USPSA National Champion, CIA non-ballistic-weapons expert and a retired Navy SEAL, in one training class, teaching you everything from close-quarters combat involving edged and impact …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. Game On Theme parks are part of Florida’s genetic fingerprint, but Machine Gun America, located near Orlando, makes most other range experiences feel, well, goofy. It’s OK if you don’t own a gun. In fact, even if you could bring your own into the …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. Following a logical sequence of steps will help eliminate mistakes that may lead to trouble when zeroing your scope—or in later shooting efforts. The process is pretty straight forward: Attach the mount, install the scope, set eye relief, level the optic, tighten the screws …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. Snubby revolvers are popular carry guns. Most, however, are not chambered in .44 Mag. TheRuger Super Redhawk Alaskan is built on Ruger’s largest revolver frame, and weighs a portly 45 ounces. While Ruger may have originally designed the Alaskan for duty in the arctic …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. When a firearm manufacturer launches a new SKU off of an existing product line, chances are pretty good that it’s a minor variation. A new color, different furniture, specialized sights or any other number of minor changes can result in a “new” product that’s …

When seconds count, you’d better have a way to defend yourself because no one else will be there to help. According to reports, it came down to a matter of life and death when a Kentucky woman was followed by a man in the mall. When she entered the garage elevator, …

Article first appeared at Cheaperthatdirt.com Cheaperthandirt – Seasoned preppers have storage solutions and creative ways to store food and supplies. Some have root cellars, basements, hidden rooms,storage sheds and even underground bunkers. Those who are just starting out always have questions about storage solutions. There are plenty of people who live …

Article first appeared at Cheaperthatdirt.com Cheaperthandirt – Whitetails may still be America’s number one game animal, however, feral hogs are a close second. The feral hog population isexploding in many states and game departments and residents consider them a scourge on the population and eco system. This is good news for hunters, providing …

Article first appeared at Cheaperthatdirt.com Cheaperthandirt – Ruger is branching out into products other than firearms. First knives and now ammunition. The branded ammunition is produced for Ruger by Polycase. The load feature an advanced nonexpanding bullet offering an advantage in wound ballistics compared to full metal jacketed ammunition. Ruger offers …

Article first appeared at Cheaperthatdirt.com Cheaperthandirt – It seems Hillary Clinton is having a problem keeping the document that made the promise and the document that fulfilled the promise straight. In a recent interview, Clinton said, “There’s a constitutional right for people to own guns, but there’s also a constitutional right …