The Civil War was a catalyst for firearm technology. At the beginning of the war, the single-shot musket was still common. By the end, the metallic cartridge had proved its worth and was taking over armories around the country. Colt’s first real metallic cartridge handgun wasn’t a revolver but a derringer. Today we’ll discuss...
Taurus Steals SHOT Show 2023
Taurus Firearms swung into SHOT Show hard with a handful of new guns that have left an impressive mark on SHOT Show attendees. I could list probably close to a dozen new guns from Taurus, Rossi, and Heritage, but I’ll keep it to the four that impressed me the most at the show. Two...
Gun Store Etiquette 101: How to Safely Interact with Employees
Walking into a gun store is a lot different from walking into any other place. You’re not there to get groceries or an anniversary card for your spouse. You’re probably there to purchase a firearm or accessories or to drop off or pick up a gun that needs fixing. Whatever your purpose, there will...
Tracking Tags, Part 2: Track Your Guns When You Travel
Brian wraps up his travel adventures, keeping track of his gun amidst all the lost baggage. In Part 1 of this short series, you probably realized just how valuable a luggage tracker could be to track your guns. In this article, I will go over some features of them and dive into the specifics...
Tracking Tags, Part 1: Track Your Guns When You Travel
During Southwest Airlines’ meltdown this past holiday, I decided it was time to have a way to keep track of my firearms while traveling. Southwest canceled my flight to Dallas, and I had to rebook on American at the last minute. I was traveling to Dallas for the holidays and was going to shoot...
The Best New Handguns of SHOT Show 2023
SHOT Show 2023 brought us all the new industry products. Here are Travis’ top pistols to come out of the show. SHOT Show 2023 has come and gone. I got the SHOT Show crud, dehydrated, and my skin is dried out, but I survived a year more. SHOT Show 2023 has miles of aisles,...
