Unlike the fictional character “Private Pyle” in the movie Full Metal Jacket, very few shooters actually enjoy cleaning their firearms after a trip to the range. It is time-consuming, messy, and does…

I grew up with a father who was very strict about firearms cleaning and maintenance. The rule was simple: If you touched a gun, you were to wipe it down before you put it away. If you fired that gun,…

Originally introduced as far back as 1392 by the Chinese to the Okinawan Ryukyu Islands, Shorin-Ryu and many other forms of Karate were further developed and became widely popular as forms of…

Gear We Love — from the UpLULA Pistol Mag Loader to the Wright Leatherworks Maverick Rig to the Sig Sauer V-Crown .38 Special. 1» UPLULA PISTOL MAG LOADER Save wear and tear on your thumbs and wrists…

You have your gun. You have your ammo. Now what? There are lots of other things to think about, from holster and range bag to cleaning equipment and storage devices. What are the must-haves for now…

I had the good fortune to attend a writer’s conference at the headquarters and production facility of the Crimson Trace Corporation outside of Portland, Oregon a few weeks ago. The purpose was to see…

The Kestrel from Nighthawk and Wilson’s Tactical Carry Professional might nearly double the value of my car when I lock them in the trunk for a range trip, but they aren’t intended as safe queens.  »…

Sometimes some of the best product designs come about when two companies put their heads and skills together to produce something superior to what would have been had they worked alone. When this…

As a firearms instructor, I work with a lot of beginners. And not everyone has the knowledge of the basics, like how to be safe and protected during shooting. While at the shooting range, we can put…

Would you like to build a combat training range in your own home? Would you like to train with your own gun, safely and without the restrictions commonly found on most public ranges? Would you like…

Lasers are great tools, but they are not perfect. Even the best products on the market will have their downsides. When choosing a laser, consider those downsides and remember that you must train…

The debate about how one should hold a flashlight while fighting with a pistol has been going on as long as there have been flashlights. Some say keeping the light near the pistol lets the bad guys…