22 Pew Pew
I had a student bring a Glock 44 to her CCW pistol test. I shot it, and I immediately knew I needed to get one. It was so much FREAKING FUN to shoot. It had all the fun that a…
Mighty Mite
Claude Werner, aka The Tactical Professor, has been a bit of guru for me. Other firearms instructors wander off in search of more refined, more esoteric drills that are shot with customized "everyday carry" guns that a) cost upwards of…
Blinded By The Light
I love doing "Mythbuster" style posts about guns and gun culture, and testing the strobe function that's found on most tactical flashlights has been one that I've wanted to do for a long, long time.
… And Let’s Be Particularly Careful Out There.
If you feel that 2020 felt a little violent, you're right, it was. "The year 2020 likely saw the largest percentage increase in homicides in American history. Murder was up nearly 37% in a sample of 57 large and medium-size…
Let’s Get Mean (Radius)
Typically, when any of us tests the accuracy of our guns, we shoot a bunch of groups, measure the two worst shots in each group, and then average those together. This method uses Extreme Spread to measure accuracy, and it…
What Makes A Round “Less Lethal?”
Kinda proud of this series. I'll be shooting four different "Less lethal" shotgun rounds through my beloved Mossberg 500 to see what they actually do in an industry-standard penetration test. Stay tuned.
Beyond A Shadow Of A Scout
Kinda proud of this series. I love the idea of the Scout Rifle, but the more I found out about it, the more I realized that it reflects a “Gun Culture 1.0” mindset. The parameters for the Scout Rifle were…
Ants In Your Stance
A poor stance is one of the easiest things to spot on the range. If someone is standing awkwardly when shooting their gun, it stands out like a sore thumb. It's also one of the easiest things for a new…
Something Needs Shooting, You’re Just Not Sure What.
I first heard about the scout rifle in the late 80's, and I never really understood the hype about it. It wasn't the most accurate rifle in the world. It wasn't the most powerful nor did it have the highest…
Pack Up Your Troubles And Your Old Kit Gun…
My father-in-law left us three guns when he passed away. A rather nice Remington 20ga pump-action shotgun, an M1903 Springfield .30-06 bolt action rifle that was "sporterized" for civilian use, and an S+W .22 revolver that might be the best…