Article first appeared at Cheaperthatdirt.com Cheaperthandirt – No, this is not a 9mm versus .45 ACP debate. The 9mm has already won; perhaps you are the last to know it, though. It’s not much of a secret that I prefer the 9mm for most applications. That being said, the last four …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – I’ll admit it. I’ve fallen into the “optic trap.” There are more than a couple of, well, let’s just call them lapses in judgment in my ol’ pile of no-longer-used optics. Oh, sure, when you’re looking to equip a new rifle with glass, but …

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has recently issued a letter to Alabama federal firearms licensees, which informed them that Alabama’s permit that recognizes gun owners right to carry a gun in their vehicle or concealed is an alternative to going through a background check for the purchase of …

Just a couple of weeks ago, the State passed a bill that will nullify all future federal gun laws.  This week, upon a third reading, the Arizona House of Representatives voted to approved a bill that establishes an interstate compact which would keep state governments who are a part of …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – You’re watching the evening news, yet another story of burglaries and home invasions. And as the intrepid reporter at Eyewitness News pontificates solemnly about the rising tide of violence in your fair city while standing in front of a scene lit by strobing emergency …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – Maker Bullets is a small and modest company in Atlanta, GA. Run by Paul Hendrixon, it isn’t a household name even through quite a few brands for which the company manufactures OEM ammunition and firearms parts are. This year, Maker Bullets is making a …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – Glock’s tag line is “perfection” and, for an out-of-the-box gun within the budget of most buyers, it comes pretty close. With every firearm design, though, time and experience in the real world reveal room for improvement. The basic Glock design has been with us …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – An LWRC IC-PDW equipped with a Delta P Design suppressor was used during training runs and range time, and proved to be an excellent system. Crouched low, carrying the tools of the trade in your pack, you approach the helo from the 12-o’clock position. …

Article first appeared at Cheaperthatdirt.com Cheaperthandirt – Among the more respected but misunderstood handguns is the Czech CZ 75 pistol. Revered by many, the CZ 75 is a proven, accurate, reliable handgun with much to recommend. The CZ 75 is often noted for its resemblance to the Browning Hi Power. Other …

  Article first appeared at Cheaperthatdirt.com Cheaperthandirt – There are times when you don’t notice a shift in the paradigm, but with the new Glock G17 and G19 Gen4 MOS (Modular Optic System) pistols the move is obvious and clear. Conceal carry pistols equipped with optics are the next stage in …