Article first appeared at Cheaper Than Dirt. The ability to properly handle a firearm, drive a vehicle, or operate a machine must be learned. Complex motor skills are not innate in the human physiology. Therefore, handgun skills are perishable. The important point I wish to make is that those who …

Article first appeared at Cheaper Than Dirt. Loading AR magazines is a chore but it is one of the most important tasks when using an AR—busting thumbs is just part of the job. Range time is precious, and I don’t want to waste time loading 30-rounders when I can be …

Article first appeared at Cheaper Than Dirt. Recently, one of the teenaged grandkids made the often repeated comment, ‘You only live once. (YOLO)’ I squashed this thought with both feet. True enough, we are promised but one life, but I pointed out that life isn’t short, it is long. Things …

Article first appeared at Cheaper Than Dirt. America witnessed a remarkable and telling legislative showdown last week that revolved around a very simple concept underlying American democracy. That concept is due process. Some were willing to discard it for the sake of politics and the illusion of safety. Others were not. …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. In case you missed these stories from the last couple of weeks, here’s a potpourri of incidents that emphasize why law-abiding citizens should get training, own a gun, and be prepared to use it to ensure their well-being—and that of their loved ones—until law …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. When it comes to .223 Rem. semi-automatic rifles, Ruger’s Mini-14 has long been one of the obvious choices. And it’s no wonder, considering it offers nearly the same handiness as the M1 Carbine, the ballistics of the AR15, and the feel of the classic M1 …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. In the 1988 film “Biloxi Blues,” a young World War II Army recruit played by Matthew Broderick is going through summertime training in Mississippi. Being from New York City, he is amazed by the temperature. “Man it’s hot. It’s like Africa hot. Tarzan couldn’t …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. This feature appears in the July ’16 issue of NRA America’s 1st Freedom, one of the official journals of the National Rifle Association. Through singular focus, relentless determination and unparalleled organization, the 5 million members of the NRA have become one of the most …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. There’s been much hullaballoo over the use of red dot sights like the Trijicon RMR, ShieldMiniSight, Leupold DeltaPoint, and SIG Sauer Romeo on handguns. Some credible trainers claim they’re the best thing since sliced bread for defensive use. Other equally credible trainers have found …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. Keeping the dot as small as possible will aid accuracy, while a larger dot fosters faster shooting. I spend at least one day every week shooting several hundred rounds through other people’s rifles as accurately as I can. That means I use all manner …