Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – My friend Mike will be appalled to learn that he is the inspiration for this article. Mike is a Vietnam vet, comfortably retired and genially anti-gun. He holds forth with an authoritative voice at our neighborhood coffee shop on all subjects. He and I …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – While the headline might be provocative, the subject matter really isn’t. Whether you’re a fan of Mikhail Kalashnikov’s Avtomat Kalashnikova or the carbine version of Eugene Stoner’s AR, the folks at Magpul can help upgrade and update your rifle. Whether you’re looking for a …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – To finalize the fitting process, you need to adjust how far the grip-safety arm has to rotate to clear the trigger blow when the safety is depressed. Conversely, when the safety is released, or in its relaxed position, the arm must rest against the …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – You’re watching the evening news, yet another story of burglaries and home invasions. And as the intrepid reporter at Eyewitness News pontificates solemnly about the rising tide of violence in your fair city while standing in front of a scene lit by strobing emergency …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – Maker Bullets is a small and modest company in Atlanta, GA. Run by Paul Hendrixon, it isn’t a household name even through quite a few brands for which the company manufactures OEM ammunition and firearms parts are. This year, Maker Bullets is making a …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – In 1977 Bill Wilson started his gunsmithing business in the back of his family’s jewelry store in Berryville, AR. At that time there were less than 3,000 residents of this little hamlet located in the Arkansas hills. Wilson’s jewelry store/gun shop, now Wilson Combat, …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – Firearm enthusiasts share a common affliction when viewing popular culture. We’re infamous for nitpicking poor gun handling and incongruous sound effects in TV shows and movies. One of the more common, egregious mistakes is hearing the distinctive shik-shik of a 12-gauge pump being actuated …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – Glock’s tag line is “perfection” and, for an out-of-the-box gun within the budget of most buyers, it comes pretty close. With every firearm design, though, time and experience in the real world reveal room for improvement. The basic Glock design has been with us …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – SIG Sauer’s latest entry into the carry-gun market comes to us from the 1970s. OK, not entirely, but those long familiar with the Swiss company’s products fondly remember the P225. It was (and is) a compact, single-stack, traditional double-action/single-action (DA/SA) that evinced excellent quality …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – An important aspect that is often overlooked during a presidential election and a critical general election year like 2016 is the role played by soldiers who participate in the voting process and make their voices heard. The U.S. Army and other branches of the …