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You’ve finally reached that point in your child’s life. They have proven they can safely handle and shoot a firearm.…Read More >

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I wondered if the advent of guns such as the Springfield Hellcat, SIG P365, and S&W Shield Plus had made…Read More >

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I have never considered any firearm too valuable to fire. I have fired old Colts, Lugers, and Winchesters, and found…Read More >

The post Century Old Guns You Can Still Get! appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

There’s a ton of handguns on the market in any number of different shapes and sizes. This vast array of…Read More >

The post How To Know Whether a Pistol Fits Your Hand appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Sigh… Over a decade after the ATF’s 2012 express written approval of pistol braces, and after reportedly over 40 million…Read More >

The post ATF Brace Ban Alternatives: Picatinny Rail Options appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Over the last six months, I have worked through a set of theories based on some discussions with some deeply experienced friends, which I would like to share. One high ranking Army friend—formerly a Night Stalker—said, “There is no one perfect small arm for any situation. The dynamics of the environment you expect to be engaged in dictate the armament.” For several reasons, it is my theory that an AR-15 pistol is the better personal defense and road travel firearm to have stowed in your vehicle.

The post Throwback Thursday: Why You Need a Packable AR-15 Pistol for Your Vehicle appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

If you have followed the gun industry for any period of time, you’ve no doubt seen many manufacturers go through…Read More >

The post Kimber 1911: Quality Is Back! appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

I have written in the thriller and ‘cruel tales’ genre but speculative fiction isn’t something I approach. The editor asked…Read More >

The post What Will Handguns Look Like in 100 Years? appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

The dumbest proposed Gun Control Bill of 2023… I really hate to waste that title so early in the year, but…Read More >

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Like most of us, I’m sure you love knives — or at least see the utility in one — but…Read More >

The post Knife Sharpening: How to Get Started appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

In a previous article for this column entitled “When Size Matters… Snub Nose and Belly Guns” Published on March 7,…Read More >

The post Thin Is in but Short and Fat Is Where It’s At! appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Nothing can be more frustrating than trying to find the right screw to replace a missing screw or screw sets…Read More >

The post Screws and Screwdrivers for the DIY Gunsmith appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Ruger’s introduction of a new Armalite-type rifle in .308 is among the most interesting announcements of the past few years.…Read More >

The post Review: Ruger Small Frame Autoloading Rifle (SFAR) AR-10 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

The first time I tangled with the 300 PRC it was just being introduced by Hornady ammunition. At that time,…Read More >

The post Review: Hornady 300 PRC — The Ultimate Long-Range Caliber? appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Some stars have made a name for themselves with their ability to thrill us on screen with their physical prowess…Read More >

The post Guns of Action Stars — Bruce Willis appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Silly me, I thought after the landmark Supreme Court decision in NYSRPA v. Bruen (June 2022), that states would back…Read More >

The post SAF Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Illinois Semi-Auto Ban appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

I’ve long looked to Mossberg as a proven manufacturer of auto-loading and pump-action shotguns. In particular, ones built for personal…Read More >

The post Range Report: Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical 12-Gauge Shotgun appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Recently, Hi-Point introduced a pistol with new features and several redesigned components. The new JXP 10 is also Hi-Point’s first…Read More >

The post Review: Hi-Point JXP 10mm — An Overgrown Yeet Canon That’s a Lot of Fun! appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Democratic Governor Jay Inslee, backed by Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson, signed a sweeping gun package into law that includes…Read More >

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Let me start by saying, my wife is not a “gun gal.” She appreciates me having them and sees the…Read More >

The post Finding a Firearm: My Wife’s First Pistol appeared first on The Shooter's Log.