For us, drill practice is when we isolate an individual part of a skill and focus intently on improving or mastering it. The goal with good drill practice is to maximize overall improvement while minimizing overall effort or time, talent and treasure. In our classes, there is ample opportunity for …

In recent years, the popularity of long-range shooting competitions and the number of hunters setting up rifles for taking game at extended distances has exploded. Leupold has some great scopes in its line for these disciplines, such as the Mark 6 and Mark 8, but nothing specific catering to these …

In 1922, Fabrique Nationale unveiled the result of efforts to modernize its Model 1910, providing a cutting-edge handgun that, at the time, was expected to attract military and police contracts across Europe. The new Model 1922 was chambered for the then-popular 9 mm Short (.380 ACP) cartridge, as well as for the …

Depending on your point of view, Ruger is either a very early or rather late adopter of the 5.7×28 mm FN cartridge. Early in that, in addition to Fabrique Nationale (the design’s originator back in the late 1980s), the gunmaker has now become only the second major manufacturer to fully embrace the cartridge by …

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is set to release its final rule on Braced firearms later this month. In Analyzing the proposed rule, which was released June 2021, it appears that ATF has intentionally designed its Factoring Criteria for Rifled Barrel Weapons with Accessories Commonly Referred to …

Congress did some damage to the Second Amendment last June, but anti-Second Amendment legislators did not manage to push through any of the more-draconian agenda items for which President Joe Biden (D) so often calls. Congress did not pass a ban on so-called “assault weapons.” It did not prohibit the …

1. Equipping Made Easy Do you have a friend or family member who just won’t get a bag together? Get them Clinger Holsters’ Tactical Bug Out Bag, which comes pre-stuffed with enough food, water, shelter and survival tools for four people to feasibly survive 72 hours, with plenty of space …

When the Safariland name pops up, we typically associate it with duty and military holsters. After all, those are the rigs that made Safariland famous. Law enforcement and military personnel worldwide have relied on them for decades. The brand is famous for open-carry duty holsters with Level 2 or 3 retention, depending …

The task of selecting a handgun for everyday carry (EDC) is one that is hotly debated online and at gun counters everywhere, with no shortage of strong opinions. The question of “What should I carry?” has an answer that is simple and complex at the same time: It depends. When I evaluate …

Dark Star Gear, a small Pennsylvania company known for its high-end concealment gear, is now revamping its Apollo holster line. Originally, the Apollo was only available for snubnose revolvers. Now, however, Dark Star Gear is offering the Apollo for four of the most popular carry pistols on the market: The …