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Korwin: Self-Defense Doesn't Match The Fantasy

Korwin: Self-Defense Doesn’t Match The Fantasy

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Or would it? When you read about the trials and tribulations following a self-defense shooting, it makes your blood run cold. It’s not fair.

NSSF: Another Study Confirms Criminals Break Laws

NSSF: Another Study Confirms Criminals Break Laws

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It is rare to see a study published that echoes our message: enforce existing gun laws. Prosecute criminals.

Getting Started With Concealed Carry

Getting Started With Concealed Carry

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Carrying a gun discreetly for self-defense requires good equipment and training.

Building an AIMS-74 - An Interesting AK-74 Varient

Building an AIMS-74 – An Interesting AK-74 Varient

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Building an AK is a very fun and satisfying experience. It is often the only way to obtain an example of a particular model. I encountered a lot of interesting variants of Kalashnikov in my time overseas. I have really enjoyed cloning different models that I encountered.

ATF: Alabama Concealed-Carry Permit Holders No Longer Exempt from NICS Checks

ATF: Alabama Concealed-Carry Permit Holders No Longer Exempt from NICS Checks

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According to investigators, Alabama concealed-carry programs issued permits to individuals without completing background checks.

New Slimline Glocks Getting Rails... At Least in the EU

New Slimline Glocks Getting Rails… At Least in the EU

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Glock updated their E.U. website with two new Model 43X and 48 Slimline pistols, now with accessory rails for weapon lights and laser sights.

Clay Tests Hornady’s 88-Grain Foray Into the Valkyrie Game

Clay Tests Hornady’s 88-Grain Foray Into the Valkyrie Game

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We got a chance this week to really wring out the new 224 Valkyrie loading from Hornady, the 88-grain special announced at the NRA show back in April. Valkyrie has been a strange animal over the last year. It has the potential to change how we think of small frame AR’s, and what they are capable of. But it has not been without controversy.

The Assassination of John Lennon

The Assassination of John Lennon

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The story of the assassination of John Lennon and a quick rundown of the revolver that was used.

NSSF: Study Forgets Differences Exist Between Toddlers And 21-Year-Olds

NSSF: Study Forgets Differences Exist Between Toddlers And 21-Year-Olds

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Through a series of deliberately terrible study design choices, the authors conclude that there are fewer children dying from firearm-related causes in states with more gun control laws.

Recreational Shooting: A Place to Start

Recreational Shooting: A Place to Start

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Recreational shooting can be defined in myriad ways. For millions, the stimulating factor is simply the desire to do something new and different that is enjoyable and fun.