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 likely …
Gun Store Etiquette 101: How to Safely Interact with Employees Read More »
Carrying a concealed gun every day requires a particular set of gear. Concealed carry is different from just owning a gun. It’s like the difference between owning a car that sits covered up in your garage except to drive it on nice days versus the car you drive to work and back, school and back, …
“Handgun” sounds like it should be a pretty simple term, but you’d be surprised what encapsulates a handgun. The common sense definition of a handgun differs from the legal definition, at least in the United States. Any weapon with a barrel shorter than 16 inches, lacks a stock, and is designed to be fired with …
Not all types of ammunition are created equal. Some are better than others for various purposes. If you’re new to the gun world or have been around a while and don’t know much about ammunition, here is a quick tutorial about the differences and why it’s important to use certain types for different applications. This …
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Is Springfield’s new Prodigy 1911 going to steal business from the 2011 industry? At first glance, it appears so. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Springfield gave Staccato its biggest compliment. And in doing so also gave the venerable 2011 maker some new competition that merits more than just a glance. Springfield’s …
The four rules of gun safety are not suggestions. They are rules to abide by every time you pick up a gun. If you’ve ever been to the range or taken a firearms class, chances are you’ve had the four rules of gun safety drilled into your head before you picked up a gun. Good! …
