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Worth Its Weight: How Much Is Enough?

Worth Its Weight: How Much Is Enough?

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I’m not talking about solid silver projectiles. I’m talking about spending on your ammunition like your life depends on it.

5000 Yards! Vortex FURY HD 5000 Laser Rangefinder: Seeing Is Believing

5000 Yards! Vortex FURY HD 5000 Laser Rangefinder: Seeing Is Believing

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The Vortex Fury HD 5000 is a compact unit that offers a crisp, clear view for spotting and evaluating game or targets and a powerful, fast rangefinder to determine a precise range to those targets. Two fantastic tools in one small package.

Testing Self-Defense Handgun Ammunition: Federal Premium’s Syntech Defense and Train + Protect

Testing Self-Defense Handgun Ammunition: Federal Premium’s Syntech Defense and Train + Protect

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I had the chance to do some testing recently with two new self-defense rounds made by Federal Premium Ammunition: Syntech Defense in 9mm and .45 Auto; and, Train + Protect, also in 9MM and .45 Auto.

The Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot: A Homebuilder’s Paradise

The Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot: A Homebuilder’s Paradise

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There aren’t many events where you can get an idea for a build (or builds), find & purchase all of your parts to complete it, and get the specialized tools you need for the job, all in one day.

The Assassination of Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto

The Assassination of Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto

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Yamamoto was the primary architect behind the sneak attack against Pearl Harbor that drew America into the war. It was this role that ultimately cost Yamamoto his life.

Pick Your Position: How You Carry Matters

Pick Your Position: How You Carry Matters

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Here’s the thing: Far too few gun owners put serious consideration into how, physically and positionally, they carry

1895: The Last Lever-Action

1895: The Last Lever-Action

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The Winchester model 1895 was the last lever-action designed by firearms designer John Browning, and a favorite of Teddy Roosevelt and the Texas Rangers.

2 Minute Review - SIG's P365 15 Round Mag

2 Minute Review – SIG’s P365 15 Round Mag

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Short, fast, and dirty two-minute video review of the Sig Sauer P365 and P365XL 15 round magazine.

Shoot Better with the Mantis X - Dry Fire/Live Fire Analysis

Shoot Better with the Mantis X – Dry Fire/Live Fire Analysis

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The Mantis X training system uses a rail mounted sensor to collect data on movements before and after trigger pulls.

Of Dictators, Assassins, and Friends - Walther PPK

Of Dictators, Assassins, and Friends – Walther PPK

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South Korea’s breathtaking wealth and productivity stand in stark contrast to the poverty and despair to be found in its neighbor to the North. While modern Americans might presume that South Korea has been free and prosperous ever since the end of the Korean War, such was not always the case. Today’s South Korea has a sordid history indeed.