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Ep. 15 Should I Shoot? Carrying a Gun Around the Home for Defense

Ep. 15 Should I Shoot? Carrying a Gun Around the Home for Defense

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Home-invasion-type robberies are at the top of the list for violent crime — just under premeditated murder.

Deer Camp: Four Early Season Deer Stand Tips & Tactics for Success

Deer Camp: Four Early Season Deer Stand Tips & Tactics for Success

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To have the absolute best chance to kill your best deer this season, hit your hunting property those first warmish days of the season. Get there early and do your best to work the spots receiving the least amount of pressure. Here’s a listing of where you need to focus for the best success.

The test rifle for these examples was a Volquartsen 17 WSM Deluxe with a Burris Veracity 4-20x50 scope.

Optics Buying Guide: How To Properly Zero Your Scope

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Simply put, the process of zeroing a scope matches the point of aim to the actual point of impact. Put differently, the process ensures that a bullet lands exactly where you put the crosshairs

Ep. 14 Should I Shoot? 'Gun-Free Zone' Doesn't Mean You're Helpless

Ep. 14 Should I Shoot? ‘Gun-Free Zone’ Doesn’t Mean You’re Helpless

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For the better part of 40 years, personal defense has been a huge part of my life. My journey started at a young age when I got tired of getting bullied and beaten up.

Journey Into Competitive Shooting: Ep. 6 High Power Rifle

Journey Into Competitive Shooting: Ep. 6 High Power Rifle

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This trip into competitive shooting is going to be all about rifle, specifically, High Power Rifle.

Deer Camp: Top Four Tips to Scouting Now for Deer Season Success

Deer Camp: Top Four Tips to Scouting Now for Deer Season Success

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Even if your first opportunity to draw a bow or pull a trigger isn’t for another couple of months off where you live or hunt, now is the time you need to get in gear so when opening day rolls around, you can make the most of that opportunity. Following are four tips to help you start the 2016-17 deer season off right.

Rapid-Fire Rangefinder: Hands on with the new SilencerCo Radius

Rapid-Fire Rangefinder: Hands on with the new SilencerCo Radius

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The new SWR Radius from SilencerCo is a highly capable rail-mounted rangefinder that gives lightning-fast distance ranging information out to a mile.

Ep. 13 Should I Shoot? Understanding Disparity of Force

Ep. 13 Should I Shoot? Understanding Disparity of Force

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You turn to look and, through the crowd, you see a group of five tatted-up shirtless guys who appear to be weightlifters.

To What Extent Is the Media Responsible for Provoking Violence?

To What Extent Is the Media Responsible for Provoking Violence?

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To what extent is the media responsible for provoking violence?

An Honest Look At Open Carry: Is It Time To Stop?

An Honest Look At Open Carry: Is It Time To Stop?

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I want to take a hard look at both sides of this debate and present each side as honestly as possible. Then I’ll conclude with what, in my opinion, is the best way forward.