3 Things I Always Tell New Students About Firearms Training
In 2013, many new shooters found their way to Renaissance Firearms Instruction for training. It was during this time that I fell in love with teaching first-time shooters. While many instructors seek the prestige of coaching a champion athlete, or coming up with cool acronyms for basic methodology, nothing makes me happier …
First Look: SIG Sauer Kilo5K Rangefinder
SIG Sauer has expanded its Kilo K-Series of rangefinders with the Kilo5K. This 7X-25mm laser rangefinder monocular features the LightWave DSP GSP II with multiple target modes. These include Extended Range (XR) for distant targets; Fog Mode to cut through inclement weather; and First, Best and Last target modes. A vivid …
Colt 1871-72 Open Top: The Revolver That Begat The Single Action Army
Poor Sam Colt. Although he was one of the richest men in America when he died in 1862, he never got to see his company introduce its first revolver built specifically to take it out of the cap-and-ball era and into the realm of the self-contained metallic cartridge. But it …
Indiana Handgun Permits Applications Skyrocket
Figures coming out of Indiana, which eliminated the fee for handgun permits on July 1, indicate price is a serious hurdle for many residents eager to exercise their Second Amendment rights to ensure their safety and that of their loved ones. According to an Indy Star report on July 8, during the first …
CLASS IN SESSION: GUN OWNERS DEMONSTRATE WHY CHIPMAN’S CONTEMPT IS DISQUALIFYING
First-time gun owners are making it loud and clear. They won’t sit around and wait to be a criminal’s victim. That’s not all they’re doing. New gun owners are filling up gun ranges and classrooms to learn to use their firearms. It’s a rebuke of David Chipman’s portrayal of them. …
Gun Control Discriminates Against the Poor
For years, Allyson Hottinger feared each day would be her last. The Arkansas-based, single mother of two had long been embroiled in a toxic relationship defined by domestic violence. But even with protective court orders piling up, her former partner stalked and threatened her. “Eventually, it was the local police …
Rifleman Review: FN 509 Tactical
Watch the Rifleman Review video segment from 2019 above to learn about the FN 509 Tactical polymer-framed, striker-fired handgun. Back in 2017, FN America introduced a new handgun as an upgrade to the FNS striker-fired 9 mm pistol design, the FN 509. A year later, FN released an upgraded version of the …
5 Great Gear Choices for Everyday Carry
A. The LA Police Gear Atlas Flannel features breakaway snaps to provide instant access to your pocket(s) or waistband. The fabric weight and pattern help minimize printing. Two chest pockets feature a pen pass-through along the top seam. A hidden zipper in the right pocket offers a handy location for small items, and …
First Look: Fix It Sticks Compact Pistol Kit
Fix It Sticks is introducing a new tool kit specifically designed for handgun shooters, the Compact Pistol Kit. The kit is meant to work with a wide array of handguns and features a selection of tools, wrenches, hex bits and even a variable torque driver. This range of components can handle …
Ruger American Pistol: A Duty-Ready Design
Ruger introduced its American pistol in December of 2015 and it quickly become a favorite among enthusiasts. It’s more than just quality, performance and reliability driving sales of the polymer-framed, striker-fired handgun. The company has expanded the line in the past six years to include Duty, Compact and Competition Models and, …