Doug Larson

The 1911 semi-automatic pistol has been around for over a century now and is still a favorite of many who shoot. It has served worldwide in many conflicts and has been carried by sworn and non-sworn civilians alike.

What is the best way to chamber a round and close the slide on a pistol when it has been locked to the rear in the open position? This topic generates a lot of heated discussion at times because so many people believe that the way they do it is the best and that everyone should do it their way.

Whether the year was 1929 or 1931 – sources vary – it was nearly a century ago when Walther introduced the PPK. It was a revolutionary design at the time because of its double-action trigger and its safety which also decocked the gun.

Read this! It’s important! Gun safety is pretty simple but is critical.

Whether it is wild dogs, coyotes, mountain lions, bears or even a viscous domestic dog, get some training in stopping animal attacks and stay aware in order to stay alive.

Vision problems have plagued shooters ever since sights were invented. But with the techniques discussed in this article, a shooter with vision problems can still shoot well.

It wasn’t until the 1920s that telescopic instruments used as aiming devices began to be widely accepted in the United States, but since then scopes have become the primary means of aiming rifles. In fact, they have become so popular and there are so many choices, it is difficult to decide which to buy.

Even though it’s been out of production for more than a decade now, strap on Heckler & Koch’s P7M8 and many gun people will know what it is.

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