Expectations vs. Reality In Firearms Training
The suggestion of taking a firearms training course typically rouses emotions that will differ greatly from person to person. Some gun owners will take it as a blow to the ego, as if someone has implied that they don’t know how to handle a firearm safely, or that they exhibit …
From the Aurora Massacre to Uvalde, Examination into Mass Shootings Inconsistencies & Who May Be Responsible
There are many things that do not add up when it comes to the latest massacre at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, however the same can be said for most mass shootings here in the US. When examining previous massacres in the US since 2012, one discovers many things that …
Until Government Recovers Every Weapon We Left In Afghanistan & Gave To Ukraine, Stop With The “Gun Control” Talk
Advocates of disarming law abiding citizens were celebrating this week after the US House of Representatives passed sweeping gun control measures as a reactionary move to the recent tragic mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, New York. Remarkably enough, there was very little talk of the shooting in Tulsa, …
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau Proposes Banning All Handgun Sales
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has introduced new legislation to prohibit Canadians from buying, selling, transferring, or importing handguns. The legislation, Bill C-21, was introduced by Trudeau on Monday, May 30, at a press conference. At that time, the prime minister stated that, “Other than using firearms for sport shooting and hunting, there …
First Look: SIG Sauer P320-XTen Pistol
Norma Precision AB of Sweden originally introduced the 10mm Auto cartridge in the early 1980s. By the end of the decade, the .40 S&W cartridge supplanted the 10mm Auto in popularity as it was adopted by many law enforcement groups and thought to be a more reasonable chambering that fired …
Attorney General Derek Schmidt Working to Protect Kansas
This week, Kansas Attorney General and candidate for Governor, Derek Schmidt, announced a public safety plan to improve school security and reduce violence in Kansas communities. “I look forward to discussing the plan with Kansas voters and, as governor, working with the Legislature to enact each provision next year.” Attorney General Schmidt …
The War At The Waistband: Leather vs. Kydex Holsters
There are a ton of factors that enter into deciding what holster to buy. Size, shape, design. Will it be IWB or OWB? What about convertible holsters that can do both? Aside from aesthetics and whether I’m concealing or open carrying (which I do very sparingly and only under certain …
Ruger No. 1: A Single-Shot Legend
Most owners of a Ruger No. 1 know their guns and, in many cases, have discerning tastes. According to Dave Campbell’s review of the rifle for American Rifleman, “The man who hunts with a No. 1 probably enjoys hand-rolled Cuban cigars, cognac from France and dry-aged rare steaks.” There’s no denying there …
Preview: BulletSafe Tactical Plate Carrier
BulletSafe, a personal protection company founded in 2013 and based in Mansfield, Texas, has introduced a new addition to its line of body armor systems with the BulletSafe Tactical Plate Carrier. Made from 600-denier polyester and neoprene, this carrier is designed to offer comfort for the user while also housing …
Review: Rock Island Armory Side By Side
For the longest time I’ve wanted to add a side-by-side shotgun to my collection but just could not connect on a purchase that would leave me feeling good. As the market was nearly void of current production models, I turned my attention to gun shows and the like. In this …