Responsible gun owners never stop learning. Improve your skills with continuous education. Colonel Jeff Cooper, the founder of Gunsite Academy in Arizona, famously said that owning a gun doesn’t make you able to defend yourself any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician. While he wasn’t downplaying the significance of that...
Like all machines, guns require regular maintenance to run at peak performance. There is a lot more maintenance to firearms and firearm accessories than most people think. Cleaning a gun is similar to taking your car in to get an oil change. Just like parts on a vehicle need replacing over time, so...
A clean gun is essential. But how often do you need to clean it? Certain questions in the gun world get asked all the time, especially by new gun owners. For example, what gun should I get? Should I carry with one in the chamber? What is the best holster? (This one is...
Not all guns are perfect out of the box. Here are 5 common upgrades that make your gun better for you. Sometimes it’s a good idea to customize your carry gun because there isn’t a one-size-fits-all when it comes to stock pistols. You might find a stock pistol that is the most comfortable...
Big coats equal big guns. Big guns equal more rounds. Concealed carry in cold weather means easier concealment, potentially changing to outside the waistband carry, and most importantly, the option for extra capacity. Popular manufacturers of firearms such as Glock, Smith & Wesson, Sig Sauer, Walther, and Heckler & Koch make great subcompact...
Get the most out of each class by preparing beforehand. Your first class in the firearms realm can be intimidating. This is especially true if you are relatively new to guns. You are taking this class to learn a thing or two, so you want to come prepared. Plus, the class involves handhelds...
