Century Arms Red Army Standard Ammunition
MY first AK-47 was a Polytech Legend, and it’s still the one I shoot most often. I acquired…
Law Enforcement on the Line 24/7
THIS is for those of you who are not members of law enforcement. In a free democratic society,…
DIY Machine Guns
Since 2012, Cody Wilson, at that time a law student at the University of Texas, has been the…
Handgun Accuracy: Seven Pillars of Wisdom
We tend to get tunnel vision on the mechanical precision of a handgun and a given load, as if the group size at 25 yards is the singular ingredient in “accuracy.” Accuracy isn’t like a high-end steak dinner, where the only real ingredient is cow. It is much more a stew of a number of ingredients, each ideally supporting the rest for a satisfactory result.
Survival Savvy: Gearing Up for the Next Level
People who prepare usually tend to focus on the survival basics: security/self-defense, water, food, first aid, sanitation/hygiene, knowing when to get out and when to stay put. This represents a great start, and if that’s all you do, you’ll still be far better off than the majority of the population.
Good Guys Win: Second Amendment in Action
It was past midnight in the parking lot of a Dallas, Texas Whataburger restaurant when a man enjoying a quick bite to eat in his car found himself confronted by a pair of armed robbers. But the crooks had made what turned out to be a fatal error in the victim selection process, as their intended prey turned out to be armed himself.
Choice of the FBI HRT: Springfield Armory Professional Model
A few years ago, some friends and I ordered a group of Operator pistols from the Springfield Armory…
Lawful Carry: DeSantis New York Undercover Rig
When I was growing up, it was perfectly normal to see adults wearing a weapon. My Dad, Grandpa and Uncle were all peace officers before I was born. It was not until I was in grade school that I realized not everyone carried a gun.
American Genius: Nighthawk Custom Hi-Power
When it comes to firearms designers, one stands out above all others—John Moses Browning. Born in Ogden, Utah in 1855, he made his first firearm at the tender age of 13 and received his first patent at age 24. During his life, he designed or made improvements to lever-action rifles, including the ubiquitous Winchester Model 94, and slide-action (pump) shotguns.
Offbeat: Hot Lead and Human Health
Elemental lead is an integral part of modern life. There are untold tons of lead in our car batteries. Lead was in the paint used in most American houses up until 1978, and it remains in contaminated soil pretty much forever. The CDC estimates that about half a million American kids between the ages of one and five already have dangerously high blood lead levels.