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Anti-PLCAA Bills Introduced in Congress
Dual bills were introduced by gun control advocates in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate that would…Read More >
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Have Gun Will Travel… Transporting Your Handgun Across the United States
Nearly 80 percent of Americans will take a road trip this summer. Do you know how to store your firearm in the different states you will be traveling through? This article is an updated version of one of The Shooter’s Log most popular posts. Have Gun Will Travel… Your Guide to Transporting a Firearm Across the United States.
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Handloads: Wilson Combat EDC X9
I have been loading the 9mm Luger for some time. I admit, my first efforts were nothing to brag about.…Read More >
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Review: SCCY’s Affordable 9mm
A few years ago, when SCCY introduced the CPX 9mm handgun, I found the piece to be reliable, well designed,…Read More >
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Throwback Thursday — Review: Charter Arms Bulldog
The concept of the short barrel, big-bore revolver is as old as cartridge revolvers. The .44 Special Bulldog may be the best example yet.
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The CZ 527 — CZ’s Best Rifle
One of the neatest and classiest rifles of all time is ignored by many shooters. When I fire the CZ…Read More >
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Bullet Penetration in Home Environments
When choosing a home defense handgun, rifle, or shotgun, the gauge, caliber, and load are important considerations. If you are…Read More >
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Range Report: Remington R1
I own a number of nice 1911-type handguns. Several are high-end custom handguns with super fitting; good, tight tolerances; a…Read More >
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Imitation: The Sincerest Flattery
The progressive side of the American political debate has declared itself and its policies immune to federal, state, and sometimes…Read More >
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Throwback Thursday: 4 Alternatives to the AR-10
Are you suffering from AR-15 fatigue? Looking for something new? Yes, the AR-10 is awesome, but so are these four other .308-caliber rifles. Click to read more about these test-worthy rifles.
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Collective Punishment 2019
On pie day, in a 4:3 vote, a court granted anti-gun advocates a Holy Grail item. They were handed the…Read More >
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Review: Federal Cartridge Company’s 6.5 Creedmoor
The 6.5 Creedmoor was designed primarily for long-range accuracy. With the recent discovery of the cartridge as a field round,…Read More >
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Review: Federal Syntech — Training Ammunition Perfection
Ammunition manufacturers have made great strides when it comes to hunting and self-defense ammunition. Training ammunition, however, has progressed little. Oh sure, your can buy steel case ammunition or remanufactured ammunition at a decent price, but I am talking about training ammunition that still maintains its price point, but offers a technological advantage. Federal recently finished a years long development of a new practice load, and the American Eagle Syntech is well worth your time and effort to obtain and use.
Training: Body Alarm Reaction
If you are ever in the unfortunate situation of being in a lethal force encounter, your body will be in a heightened state of alarm and will react with chemical and physiological changes. When sensing danger, Body Alarm Reaction (BAR) subconsciously takes over. Under perceived threat, the body, using its natural instinct to survive, produces […]
Throwback Thursday: 5 Items You Should Have in Your Car
Do you have everything you need in your car for an emergency? Besides the typical auto-emergency tools, these five items are a good start for your car or truck survival kit.
Gongs: Ringing the Steel
Paper targets are time consuming. Even if you use target pasters, there is a walk to the target stand. When you are doing a 300-yard shoot with the .308, well, it is a 600-yard round trip to set the targets up. Once you have zeroed the particular firearm, the rest of your shooting is simply practice and practice makes perfect. A quality steel target just may be the answer. After all, maintenance is low and the targets will withstand thousands of rounds.
Review: Speer 10mm Personal Defense Load
Among the most powerful and useful cartridges for self-loading handguns is the 10mm Auto. With a long reach and flat shooting characteristics, the 10mm is an accurate number in the right handgun. For this test, the author chose the Sig Sauer Emperor, but like all good reviews, he included a handful of other loads and calibers.
How to Choose the Right Holster
The choice of holster is as important, if not more important, than your choice of firearm. A good gun in a bad holster can be compared to a racecar with lousy tires. What may initially seem insignificant is actually a vital part of your safety equipment. Fit, wear, materials, adjustability, purpose, and more are all covered in this feature article!
Range Report: Glock 43X
Glock introduced two exciting, well designed, pistols at the 2019 Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show. Glock, as much or more than any manufacturer, understands how concealed carry is an important part of the market. The Glock 17, Glock 19 and other models are widely respected. In concealed carry, the search was on for a viable improvement over both the Glock 19 and the Glock 43—enter the Glock 43X.
3 Top 10mm — SIG, Glock, Rock Island
The 10mm Auto cartridge is being rediscovered. There is new ammunition being manufactured in velocities the 10mm was intended for, such as the newer SIG Elite Performance ammo, and firearm manufacturers such as Glock, Rock Island Arsenal (RIA), and SIG Sauer offer platforms well suited to this powerhouse cartridge. Which would you choose?