Beretta APX: A Better Mousetrap?
Beretta knows how to build guns. It is an established company, but many shooters may not realize just…
Short Barrel, Big Performance: Daniel Defense DDM4V7S and DD WAVE Suppressor
Daniel Defense has introduced several new rifles in 2017, including a short-barreled rifle (SBR). The new V7®S is…
Making a Great Rifle Better: Ruger Precision Rifle With Gemtech One Suppressor
The Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR) has quickly become one of the most sought-after precision rifles on the market. During a time when custom rifles start at three grand and rise to over ten, the RPR is a breath of fresh air.
Group Therapy: Get Your Shots Under Control
One of my favorite drills to start a training session is a prone, slow-fire, five- to ten-round group on an NRA B-8 bullseye at 100 yards. First, it checks or confirms that a rifle is still zeroed, as zeroes can drift over time due to a variety of factors including weather changes and impacts to the weapon or sights.
Going Armed: Concealed-Carry Scenario Training
When going through the process of acquiring a firearms carry permit, don’t forget that two of the requisites…
Good Guys Win! Second Amendment in Action
Just after two o'clock in the morning, an Indianapolis, Indiana man was awakened by the sound of breaking glass. He grabbed his handgun and moved to investigate the noise. Arriving in his living room, he saw that a shadowy figure had broken out a side window in his home and was advancing toward him.
Hitting Every Target: What Does It Take?
It’s one thing to hit a single, easily detected, close-range target in daylight with a single, moderately accurate shot, from a stable firing position, when not in a hurry. But change those conditions, presenting challenges common in defensive situations, and it’s a different proposition altogether.
Return of the Cobra: Colt’s First “Serpent” Is Back and Better Than Ever!
First appearing in 1950, the Colt Cobra amounted to a lightweight version of the Colt Detective Special revolver,…
Briefing Room: Warning Shots
Recently my attention was brought to a paper published by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)…
Old World Meets New: Bergara LRP Elite Bolt-Action Rifle
This is the golden age for enhancing established firearms past what was thought possible only a few years ago. And I’m not talking only about ARs, AKs, Glocks, and 1911s. Even the standard bolt-action rifle is getting a makeover in terms of performance and appearance. This is in large part due to the rise of CNC machining and other cutting-edge manufacturing techniques. The Bergara Long Range Precision (LRP) Elite bolt-action rifle is an excellent case in point.