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To maintain and ensure their neutrality, Sweden in the 19th and 20th centuries developed a well-trained military force based on conscription in which all young men would be trained, and subject to call-up in emergencies. It also developed some amazing military rifles. It paid off. All sides in both World Wars avoided antagonizing the Swedes.

“Our economy is on life support. Healthcare is an utter failure. Our schools have never been worse. You can see the despair in every parent’s eyes,” said NRA Exec. Vice President Wayne LaPierre.

Many factors go into how a weapon functions and the ballistics of your chosen projectile. 5.56 is absolutely fine as a combat cartridge. As long as you can move the bullet fast enough. But, is there a better option for all the other situations?

When it comes down to it, not many of us have an unlimited budget when it comes to survival gear. So, while we might want the latest 10k night vision optic, most of us are on a tighter budget. But, thanks to Midsouth Shooters Supply, we have the $499.97 Photon XT.

As the interest in AR-15 rifles continues to grow, so does the desire to customize the guns to better fit our needs. For those wanting to downsize their AR beyond just a standard collapsible stock, enter the engineers and designers at Troy Industries. Long known for quality and innovation, Troy has presented two intriguing options for the serious rifle owner.

If I see police officers who need help, should I get involved? What if I see cops being shot and I’m armed? How should I help?

Not everything has to look like it came off the set of a Michael Bay movie. You ought to consider beautifying your firearms.

I’m not sure who I stole the following quote from, but I use it quite a bit: “The mind is like a parachute — it only works if it’s open.”

One big contributor to poor group consistency is bullet concentricity in the case. Think of it this way, if you stuff a bullet into a cartridge case exactly straight, then a line from the center of the tip through the exact center of the base would continue on through the mathematical center of the case and out the center of the primer.