By Doug Larson Some readers will remember seeing first-run episodes of such westerns on television as The Rifleman and Gunsmoke. A common firearm seen in most of them is the lever action gun. And back in the days depicted in these television shows and in western movies, the lever action was used for hunting, shooting [...]
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The Lever Gun In Modern Times – Train To Use It Effectively
Published: May 30, 2018 Updated: May 30, 2018
Cool Fire’s Laser Recoil Trainer Makes Dry Fire Practice Fun
Published: May 8, 2018 Updated: May 8, 2018The Laser Recoil Trainer replaces your handgun’s barrel and barrel spring, and uses compressed CO2 to rack the slide and mimic live rounds. The tip of the “barrel” features a built-in laser that lights up on each shot, so shooters can see where their round would have landed.
Training with your 22 Long Rifle – Time Well Spent
Published: April 20, 2018 Updated: April 20, 2018Wind calls, trajectory compensation, trigger control, and even the basic shooting form can be practiced and polished by using nothing more than a simple .22 rimfire.
Training Classes – Choosing Your Instructor
Published: April 1, 2018 Updated: April 1, 2018It seems since the rise of terrorism there has been an explosion of people hanging out their shingles, or website, as firearms instructors. The sheer number of choices can make choosing the right one a daunting task for the novice shooter
Jerry Miculek’s AR-15 V-Drill: A Close Range Rifle Hose Fest
Published: January 3, 2018 Updated: January 3, 2018This week, we are exploring the V-Drill. Made famous by pro shooter Jerry Miculek, this drill tests your ability to handle America’s favorite rifle.
Schools to Use US Army War Simulator to Prepare for Mass Murders
Published: January 2, 2018 Updated: January 2, 2018Law enforcement and military personnel have used training simulators for years, but now schools will begin using the same technology to prepare for mass shootings.
Get Back to Basics: El Presidente Shooting Drill
Published: December 28, 2017 Updated: December 28, 2017This week, we are diving into Friday with a classic pistol drill, the notorious El Presidente. Usually attributed to Jeff Cooper as the creator, this is one you need to master if you want to hang with the cool kids.
A SIG Sauer P320 For My 9-Year-Old
Published: November 21, 2017 Updated: November 21, 2017As a parent and firearm enthusiast, the aspect of introducing your child to firearms can be both exhilarating and terrifying. Thanks to modern-day technology, there are many ways to interactively teach a child rules of firearm safety before they even pick up a firearm. This includes laser training. And what better to practice with than a SIG Sauer P320 Air Pistol?
Arkansas to Allow Guns in Government Buildings, Colleges Thanks to ‘Enhanced’ Concealed Carry Permit
Published: November 1, 2017 Updated: November 1, 2017Earlier this year the Arkansas legislature created an “enhanced” concealed carry permit that allows permit holders to carry a firearm on college campuses and in government buildings.
The Ultimate Training System: Swinging Into Action with Action Targets
Published: October 14, 2017 Updated: October 14, 2017As we age in the firearms world, it is often easy to forget the challenges presented to someone new to shooting. I live in the West with miles of public land. I have my own pile of steel and targets from when I ran a training company. So while I am normally not a user of indoor ranges, I was excited to see the new system Action Targets is installing across the country.