Article first appeared at Americas1stFreedom. CNN held another so-called town hall meeting the other night, this one featuring the Democratic candidates for president. Hillary Clinton once again got a chance to tout her gun-control agenda when she was asked what she would do about gang-related violent crime. According to Hillary, …

Article first appeared at Shootingillustrated. Those who legally carry a firearm for self-defense know successful concealment requires modifying the wardrobe to accommodate their handgun. The act of donning a holstered sidearm and related gear is as routine as selecting any other item to complete their daily ensemble. But what about …

Article first appeared at Cheaperthandirt. During my time in law enforcement, I chose Federal Cartridge Company for issue loads after a grueling test period in two separate agencies. I have also enjoyed excellent results with Federal Cartridge Company for more than 40 years. I could discern the quality and accuracy …

Article first appeared at Cheaperthandirt. Trigger pull, trigger jobs, trigger reset—the trigger has as much (or more) to do with accuracy on a handgun as the sights. However, there is a lot of bad information on how and when you should look into having a trigger job done on your …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. Game On Theme parks are part of Florida’s genetic fingerprint, but Machine Gun America, located near Orlando, makes most other range experiences feel, well, goofy. It’s OK if you don’t own a gun. In fact, even if you could bring your own into the …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. Snubby revolvers are popular carry guns. Most, however, are not chambered in .44 Mag. TheRuger Super Redhawk Alaskan is built on Ruger’s largest revolver frame, and weighs a portly 45 ounces. While Ruger may have originally designed the Alaskan for duty in the arctic …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. When a firearm manufacturer launches a new SKU off of an existing product line, chances are pretty good that it’s a minor variation. A new color, different furniture, specialized sights or any other number of minor changes can result in a “new” product that’s …

Article first appeared at Cheaperthatdirt.com Cheaperthandirt – Whitetails may still be America’s number one game animal, however, feral hogs are a close second. The feral hog population isexploding in many states and game departments and residents consider them a scourge on the population and eco system. This is good news for hunters, providing …

Article first appeared at Cheaperthatdirt.com Cheaperthandirt – Ruger is branching out into products other than firearms. First knives and now ammunition. The branded ammunition is produced for Ruger by Polycase. The load feature an advanced nonexpanding bullet offering an advantage in wound ballistics compared to full metal jacketed ammunition. Ruger offers …

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 …