Should You Carry a Spare Magazine
Many concealed carriers carry a spare magazine or two to supplement the ammunition in their pistol. There is a fair amount of debate as to whether it is really necessary to carry a spare magazine or not and the best way to carry it if you do. There are certain reasons some shooters do […]
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CONCEALED CARRY AMMO
Most shooters struggle with what type of ammo is the best type to buy for their CCW. Pew Pew Tactical published a great article that went into a lot of detail about bullet sizes, calibers, types , components etc. Bullet Size & Caliber For guns, “caliber” means the diameter of the barrel and thus […]
Do Ballistics Matter?
Photo courtesy of pixabay.com In crime shows, much is made of calibers and ballistics. One could argue the relative merits one gun over another and one type of ammunition compared to another. But really ballistics is of little concern when it comes to conceal carry weapons. What really matters is where the shot ends up […]
Choosing the Right Holster for Concealed Carry
When you are selecting a holster, just like with your weapon choice, it becomes a balance between what you’d like and what will best conceal your weapon. The holster needs to encase your weapon so it won’t slide out or drop out. It also has to ensure that you have easy and quick access […]
DOES YOUR SHOOTING STANCE MATTER?
Sure it does. There is no end to the number of techniques out there to help you improve your marksmanship. Building the proper shooting stance whether you are shooting a rifle or a pistol is a key component in being able to shoot accurately and with confidence. What is the proper shooting stance? The stance […]
YOU REALLY SHOULD CHECK YOUR AMMUNITION
While many of us check our carry guns and equipment religiously, how many check your ammunition? Consider that billions of individual cartridges are produced each year by factories, commercial reloaders, and handloaders. In training, thousands of rounds are fired. Upon inspection of their ammunition, many shooters have found imperfections. There have been factory-new rounds that […]
8 Great Gifts for Gun Enthusiasts
If you’re looking for a gift for the gun enthusiast in your life, it’s time to think outside the shooting range. Sure, a gun makes a great gift if you know exactly what the person wants, but how often does that happen? (And how often do you want to drop $500+ on a gift?) So […]