Beating the Flinch
Stance, check. Grip, check. Trigger finger placement, check. Sight alignment and sight picture, check. Anticipating the shot, frustrating.…
The Terror Gap
IN the wake of the hideous acts of terror in Paris last November by the extremist Islamic group…
Possibles Pouches
Look at a photograph or illustration of early 1800s frontiersmen or reenactors of that era and you will…
Ruger American Pistol: Anything Less May Be Un-American
Designed with the latest U.S. Military standards in mind, the Ruger American Pistol™ was designed and built to perform in the harshest conditions. During development, Ruger sought out military and law enforcement trainers to see what features would be desired in terms of form, function, and features. The American is the result of that feedback.
Small Arms at a Crossroads: Origins and the ArmaLite AR-180
Starting in the 1950s, Eugene Stoner began unconventionally applying modern manufacturing techniques adapted from the aerospace industry. In so doing, he shaped the complexion of the world’s small arms even into the Information Age.
The Cutting Edge: KA-BAR Ek Model 4
The John Ek Commando Knife Company has a long and distinguished history. Since John Ek founded the company in 1941, Ek knives have been battle proven in six major conflicts by American personnel. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, General George S. Patton, Jr. and Captain Clark Gable were among the proud owners of Ek Commando Knives during World War II.
Rangemaster on the Road: Instructor Development Class
When it comes to defensive firearm training geared specifically toward private citizens, I feel confident in stating that Tom Givens is one of the best instructors in the U.S. I can say this because I have been in his class, and because he has had over 60 of his non-LEO students prevail in shooting encounters with criminals.
Good Guys Win: Second Amendment in Action
If something goes bump in the night, what will you grab? Screen Shots In the pre-dawn darkness of…
Back to Basics: An Instructor Goes to Gunsite
Why would a nationally recognized defensive firearms instructor spend a week taking a basic defensive pistol course? What would he gain by learning how to draw and shoot, malfunction clearance and speed and tactical reloading? The answers to these questions might surprise you.
AR Magazines: Separating the Good From the Bad
No matter how much money you spend on an AR, if you want it to run reliably, you must use quality magazines. This sounds like common sense, but many times I have found shooters using old, worn-out or low-quality magazines. It’s frustrating to watch a shooter fight through clearing a double feed only to re-insert the same magazine, potentially setting himself up for another double feed. (Not the ideal technique in the middle of a gunfight.)