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Magwell vs. Wristover AR-15 Holds - Enough Silliness!

Magwell vs. Wristover AR-15 Holds – Enough Silliness!

What’s the correct way to hold your AR-15? Probably better stated, what’s the optimal way to hold your AR-15?

Green Beret Shows Us How to 'Shoot Without Looking Like a Toolbox'

Green Beret Shows Us How to ‘Shoot Without Looking Like a Toolbox’

Shooting doesn’t have to be this mysterious discipline where proper technique is something that’s only gleaned over many, many years of practice.

Can Center Axis Relock Save Your Life?

Can Center Axis Relock Save Your Life?

Center Axis Relock is a versatile shooting system which provides a stable firing platform for multiple scenarios and it greatly aids in weapon retention.

Ep. 6 Should I Shoot?  What Gun Should I Get Part II

Ep. 6 Should I Shoot? What Gun Should I Get Part II

Having been a first responder, I tell folks I can count on one hand the violent crimes I’ve stopped in progress. I was, for lack of a better word, a historian.

Teachable Moment: Man Shoots Self with .22, Doesn't Notice for 3 Days

Teachable Moment: Man Shoots Self with .22, Doesn’t Notice for 3 Days

It took three days for one Florida man to realize that he’d been shot–by himself. He noticed the gunshot wound after putting on a lighter-colored shirt that showed stains from the bullet holes in his arm.

Kids And Guns: Series Introduction

Kids And Guns: Series Introduction

When I was given an opportunity to write this series about kids and guns, I was so excited that my brain froze a little. Where do I start? How do I share the absolute LOVE for guns that pervades my life and my children’s lives? Do I show pictures of the guns that sit on my couch?

1911 Trigger Placement

1911 Trigger Placement

Finding the sweet spot on a 1911’s trigger isn’t Voodoo. You just need to know your hand and understand how the trigger works. We’ve got some pointers for all of you single action fans that will help improve accuracy.

How to Hold Your Rifle If You're Big and Tall

How to Hold Your Rifle If You’re Big and Tall

If you’re big and tall, should you hold your rifle a certain way?

The Truth About Thumb Over Bore!

The Truth About Thumb Over Bore!

Shaw talks about how he holds his rifle and addresses the debate about whether thumb over bore is a sustainable grip for a protracted combat scenario.

These are all handy carry pistols, but will they be effective without practice?

5 Best Guns for Bad Shooters

Pop quiz hotshot, which guns on the market require the least amount of skill to operate with some proficiency? Here is a list of the top five guns for bad shooters.