Hunting In America: Big Bucks, Big Impact on the Economy
Hunting the big bucks is a passion for most of the American people including different age groups. That is the reason, Hunting in America has exerted a big impact on the lives of the Americans as well as the American economy. Sounds weird? It is a reality, no doubt. You …
How Wildlife is Thriving Because of Guns & Hunting
It will sound pretty strange to mention that how wildlife is flourishing because of the guns, ammunition and hunting. Yes, it is a fact that the hunters, shooters, and the firearm industry contributed to a noticeable level in conservation and America’s wildlife betterment. How is that possible? There really are …
First Look: Auto-Ordnance 9 mm Thompson Carbine
Auto-Ordnance, a division of the Kahr Firearms Group, announced the launch of the company’s new T5-9L20 Thompson carbine, which is chambered in the popular 9 mm cartridge. “Fans of the Thompson product line have been asking about a 9 mm for a number of years,” stated Frank Harris, VP Sales and …
Review: Urban Carry G2 Holster
When I opened the box containing the Lieutenant G2 from Urban Carry Holsters, my wife quipped: “Another addition to the drawer of once-used holsters?” As an NRA Instructor teaching weekend pistol classes for the past 10 years, I have acquired several “tools of the trade,” as I explained to my bride. …
Speed Loaders vs. Speed Strips for a Concealed Carry Revolver
The tactical reload is an approach to defensive shooting that’s been debated, studied and instructed for decades, and the idea of using a speed loader or a speed strip is not new. With the development of the first firearms for use in battle or defensive situations, there is no doubt …
Review: Kimber Micro 9 Stainless Raptor Pistol
Whether we commit it to paper or not, most gun enthusiasts maintain a running list of guns we’d like to own. Some may be military arms, hunting rifles, raceguns, historical pieces, target pistols, prepper guns or examples of museum-quality artistry. I’ve always had an appreciation for—and an impulse to purchase—carry …
What’s Wrong With the Hi Power?
The Browning Hi Power is one of the most prolific fighting pistols of all time. I’ve owned several, but for a variety of reasons could never hold on to one very long. Like John Browning’s other, more famous, pistol—the 1911—the Hi Power needs a bit of tweaking from its original configuration to …
Review: Mossberg 930 JM Pro Shotgun
The Mossberg 930 JM Pro shotgun features a number of add-ons chosen by competition shooter Jerry Miculek, including an extended magazine tube. The fast-paced sport of 3-gun is very popular right now, and with good reason. Three-gun takes elements of practical pistol shooting and extends them out to the use of a …
The Evolution of the Modern Chassis Rifle
The AR-15 modern sporting rifle is not the only type of long gun that has evolved significantly over the past decade. Bolt-action rifles—their stocks in particular—have likewise increased in functionality and flexibility in recent years. I started shooting wood-stocked bolt-actions at summer camp in the late ’70s and things had not …
Did the Single-Stack Nine Kill the Carry Revolver?
Once upon a time, police officers who patrolled our streets carried revolvers on their hips. Guns like the Colt Police Positive and the Smith & Wesson Model 19 were their primary defensive firearm, and they carried .38 Spl. snub-nosed carry revolvers like the Detective Special and J-Frames for backup guns and when they were …