Cowboy action shooting is growing in popularity. The guns are kind of like NASCAR race cars–stock, sort of. They begin as stock guns, but get all tricked out on their way to SASS competition. Now Ruger is making matched sets of SASS ready Vaqueros that are already tricked out and ready to rock the steel bad guys. So pistoleros–strap on your chaps and dust off your Stetsons. We’re getting all cowboy in this Vaquero review.
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Watch 74-Year-Old Lady Open Fire on Robbers
Published: December 12, 2014 { 57 comments }Last Saturday 25-year-old Marcus Gould and 20-year-old Leon Roberson attempted to rob a pawn shop in Springdale, Arkansas. However, their plan was foiled when one of the owners of C & S Gun and Pawn pulled out her .38 caliber revolver and opened fire.
Build Your Own M1 Garand – In Person CMP Advanced Maintenance Class
Published: December 12, 2014 { 8 comments }From CMP, “There is an $1,800 fee for the class and includes the CMP Special Rifle that participants will build in the class and three lunches that are provided. The class fee of $800.00 will be charged to the credit card provided approximately 4-5 weeks prior to the class.”
Hunter Fights Off Bear with 5-Inch Knife
Published: December 12, 2014 { 20 comments }A Minnesota hunter fought off a bear with a 5-inch knife.
Ideal Calibers for Personal Defense Weapons
Published: December 12, 2014 { 30 comments }Eric (Iraqveteran8888) and Chad talk Personal Defense Weapons, aka “Get off me guns!”, ideal calibers for PDW applications and a bit of history, usage and theory.
SilencerCo’s Osprey Suppressor Is One Cool Bird
Published: December 11, 2014 { 6 comments }Everyone should have a silencer. They are legal in most places, but should be legal everywhere. And they shouldn’t require any extra paperwork, at all. They make shooting safer, and more fun. Today, we’re putting the SilencerCo Osprey through its paces. This .45 can is unique, and effective. Check out our review.
How Many .22lr Bullets Will it Take to go Through Bulletproof Glass?
Published: December 11, 2014 { 21 comments }22plinkster asks, “How many .22lr bullets will it take to go through bulletproof glass?” What’s your guess?
When the Weather Outside is Frightful–5 Ideas
Published: December 11, 2014 { 0 comments }When the weather outside is frightful, it is up to you to find something productive to do. You can sit around watching reruns of Magnum P.I., or you can do something that will help hone your skills. No excuses. Here are five ideas for what to do when the weather gets you down.
How Much Land Needed for Shooting?
Published: December 10, 2014 { 23 comments }How much land do you need to shoot safely? Hickok45 gives us an answer.
Kahr Spyderco Sale–Stuff that Stocking
Published: December 10, 2014 { 0 comments }Looking for a stocking stuffer? There’s a solid sale on a great Spyderco–a collaboration with Kahr Firearms–available now with free shipping, but only today and tomorrow.









