Teachable Moments

On April 23, 2018, Deputy Adam Brown went to jail. Through a series of events that were most unfortunate, he accidentally shot a teacher named Brenda Amthor in the neck with a .380ACP handgun. The circumstances that led up to the shooting stand as an object lesson for anybody who spends time around guns.

Upon first consideration, it would seem to be a decent idea to use handloads for self-defense.  A person experienced in handloading could choose the right combination to create tailored ammunition which would be far more effective in a real-world situation than the standard ammunition available for purchase in a store.  However, there is a risk. 

Read this! It’s important! Gun safety is pretty simple but is critical.

If you are a licensed gunsmith, DIY oriented gun owner, or someone who will inevitably tinker with their equipment, Lyman’s new AccuSight pistol sight tool will be a valuable asset to you for adjusting dovetail pistol sights. This tool is extremely versatile, fitting most pistol slides, including Glock and 1911 styles.

Learn what to do when the police stop you for a suspected traffic infraction and you are armed.

Sometimes bad news is good news as this customer goes the distance to prove that Hi-Point makes hard-use carbines that can really take a beating.

Murphy’s law says that if something can go wrong, it will. That’s why it’s important for every handgun-owner to learn how to clear a jam or stoppage.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is reporting that an experienced bear hunter was mauled by his prey and hospitalized.

Accuracy testing is a part of life for shooters and gun enthusiasts and an oft-debated practice on social media firearms forums. And although the most-asked question revolves around the number of shots fired for a group, there is far more to testing firearms than round count. Is it nice knowing whether or not your rifle – and you – are truly capable of sub-MOA groups?