Article first appeared at NRA-ILA. “Hillary Clinton is making gun control a central theme of her campaign” for president of the United States, the Wall Street Journal reports. But whether this is a strategy that will win the White House is in dispute, or certainly ought to be. Based upon trends …

Article first appeared at Cheaper than Dirt. Since 1996, Heidemarie Schwermer from Dortmund Germany has lived without money. In 1994, Schwermer established a local exchange group called “Gib und Nimm” (Give and Take) where people traded goods and services such as clothing, appliances, and babysitting. Two years later, she decided …

Article first appeared at Cheaper than Dirt. When considering a firearm for home defense there are three choices, the handgun, rifle, and shotgun. There are many arguments for either, and the choice must fit your lifestyle. The handgun is the most common firearm kept at home and at the ready. …

Article first appeared at Cheaper than Dirt. When discussing handguns for personal defense there are arguments put forward that are at odds with the reality I have observed. After several years of university study, and 30 years as an armed professional, I have a rather confined idea of realism. I …

Article first appeared at Cheaper than Dirt. Today’s market offers a multitude of options for personal defense. The plethora of aftermarket parts can be overwhelming to even the most gun-savvy individuals and picking the right components can be crucial to your success in building a gun that gives you the …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. The “3-Gun Nation” competition-shooting organization will present one of its national-level events at the Brocks Gap Training Center on Saturday, April 2nd through Sunday, April 3rd. This national series will be in Hoover, AL, for the second time in two years. 3-Gun events are rooted in …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. Daniel Defense, engineer and manufacturer of the quality firearms and accessories, has partnered with Oakley, manufacturer of eyewear and tactical apparel, to provide its customers with durable, mission-critical eyewear. Select Oakley SI models are now available in Daniel Defense cerakote colors—including Mil-Spec + and …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. The Springfield Armory XD(M) with threaded barrel seen here mounts a SilencerCo Ospreysuppressor. If you’ve attended a trade show in the firearm industry or just a local gun show in your home state, you’ve witnessed the classic scene of two elderly gentlemen standing only …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. Fast and accurate shooting with a handgun requires a stable shooting stance that allows the shooter to exercise the proper degree of sight alignment, trigger control and recoil management. There are a number of stances that can do that, but there’s no “one-size-fits-all” solution. …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. Shooting is always fun, and shooting unique guns on a perfect fall day in a beautiful spot is impossible to beat. The 2015 Bullpup Shoot was all of that and more. Organizers chose The Site Training facility, located in the rolling green hills of …