Let me tell you a tale of the mythical Black Talon ammunition from Winchester-Olin… Once upon a time, the real-world performance of self-defense ammunition real world performance was still hit-or-miss (pun intended). Back then, hollowpoints often failed to expand, essentially turning into round-nose bullets after impacting targets. The terminal effectiveness dropped when these older hollowpoint…
On May 5th, 2023, around 2 p.m., 25-year-old Amber Nicole Herring visited LoneStar Handgun Shooting Range. She reportedly said she was considering a gun purchase, but wanted to try some firearms first. Ms. Herring filled out a safety form, gave an ID, and paid cash to rent a handgun. Moments later she returned and said…
The use of guns in movies and tv shows have always gone hand in hand with each other. From dramas to action flicks, guns are used so often in Hollywood that it blows the mind how they can still get it wrong. The depiction of firearms use in movies is often inaccurate and misleading. From…
This is to remember all of the Moms out there that are tough chicks, the ones that are walking, talking inspirations to all of us. Quick to scold us when we did wrong, and equally quick to mend the boo-boos. Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and finding the perfect unique gift that’s not…
When it comes to ammo, it can get confusing trying to get the proper nomenclature down. Over the years the meaning of words has been diluted down as they tend to be used interchangeably, even though they may be wrong. So to help you understand how to talk ammo I came up with a list…
Range etiquette is sort of a taboo topic among old hand shooters. That’s the realm of new shooters or kids. Us experienced folks know what we are doing … right? Having been a member of multiple private ranges for almost 25 years and working at several indoor ranges, it is amazing to see what the…
One of the best parts of being a gun owner is going to the range and actually shooting the guns. What’s better than a day at the range? How about sharing the experience with your best buddy? Well, unless they’re that one person in our lives who couldn’t eat their way out of a bag…
Monday was Judgment Day: Tax day. For those of you that the IRS saw fit to refund: How are you going to spend that annual stimulus? Sure we can use the money for things that we want, but what about the stuff we NEED…guns and gear? Right now we are in the perfect storm…
It was an action-packed weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana. Around 75,000 patriots descended upon the Indiana Convention Center for the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits. Over 14 acres of showroom floor were packed with 600-plus exhibitors to show off wares. Unlike the SHOT Show, which is an industry trade show that caters specifically to the back…
Don’t just assume you are safe just because you’re home. How many crimes happen IN the home while it’s occupied? We tend to let our guard down when we’re home—do you walk around armed the whole time? Most of us (including myself) will answer no. I am in a privileged situation where I do not…
The 1911 has to be one of the most copied pistols in existence. A cynical person would say the patents are long expired so that’s why so many are made, but let’s be real: If the design of the 1911 was not solid as it is, the over-100-year-old pistol design would have been superseded by…
Ahh it’s time to hit the open road for that American pastime: the road trip. Where are we going? Who cares? But even if your drive is just getting from point A to B, how do you carry your firearms while you’re on the road? The most obvious answer is that your pistol is in…
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