This week we are sending out the “Most Popular of 2015” for the Prepping 101 column, and I was thinking how odd it is that the most popular of this series has always been anything to do with guns. Granted, this is GunsAmerica, so the choir is a bunch of gun nuts like me. But [...]
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Prepping 101: The Meek Shall Inherit …What?
BY Paul Helinski Published: December 20, 2015 { 48 comments }Review: Griffin Armament Optimus Silencer
BY Tom McHale Published: December 19, 2015 { 5 comments }Recently, I found one way to minimize that miserable excuse for a “gun safety” law while still enjoying the benefits of shooting more quietly. It’s called the Optimus by Griffin Armament and it’s a suppressor for certified Lego Master Builders. One can for calibers ranging from .22 to 300 WIn Mag? How well does it work?
Deadly Force Awakens: Do We Carry at Star Wars Premiere?
BY Dave Higginbotham Published: December 16, 2015 { 92 comments }Star Wars! But let me ask you this: will you carry? Who actually believes that a criminal might have the intent to shoot people, but change his or her mind because a movie theater has posted a sign at the door prohibiting firearms?
SIG SAUER’S Classic P225 Re-Born
BY Justin Opinion Published: December 16, 2015 { 5 comments }Looking for a compact single-stack that runs like a much bigger gun? Check out the SIG P225-A1. In a year full of compact 9mms, this one offers something different.
Shooting History: The Colt Woodsman
BY Sam Trisler Published: December 10, 2015 { 12 comments }Like most Colt Automatic Pistols, John Browning had a hand in the design of the Woodsman. I say he had a hand in it because this one was not designed by him alone. Still, nothing runs like an old Colt.
Most Interesting Guns of 2015
BY Tom McHale Published: December 8, 2015 { 11 comments }Sometimes the most intriguing developments in the gun world go almost unnoticed. Here’s my take on the most interesting developments I saw this year. I’m not talking about popular guns–these are genuine innovations.
Prepping 101: Surviving Black Friday and the Apocalypse
BY Paul Helinski Published: November 29, 2015 { 10 comments }We will be taking a break from the normal schedule here at GunsAmerica until the week before SHOT Show in January, so I thought it would be nice to share with you some of the subjects and products that I am working on for the coming year. If you haven’t read this column all along [...]
Concealed Carry Gift Guide
BY Tom McHale Published: November 29, 2015 { 4 comments }Looking for something specific for that gun nut on your list? Well if they carry concealed, you can start here. I’ve put together some recommendations that will show you really care.
5 Rimfires For The Kid On Your Christmas List
BY Sam Trisler Published: November 28, 2015 { 6 comments }Do you have a young one on your shopping list this holiday season that wants to learn to shoot? Helping young shooters learn safety and skills is one of the most important things we can all do to keep our shooting sports alive and well. Everyone of us had someone teach us either as a kid or an adult. This is the season of giving and giving the gift of a firearm to a kid is a great way to give back to our community and to the kid.
Reloader’s Holiday Gift Guide
BY Tom McHale Published: November 28, 2015 { 1 comment }Reloading is a gear heavy sport! So there are always options for that reloader on you list. Sneak a peak at their set-up and see what they’re missing. And then check out our suggestions–we’ve got something for every price range.









