September 19, 2011
There is so much for which we have to compromise when carrying concealed. We have to compromise in clothing selection and where we carry while following laws, and even what we carry.
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September 19, 2011
Returning to the set of Top Shot for the second time, it was immediately apparent that there was a different group dynamic in the house than in either seasons 1 or 2. It’s interesting from a sociological perspective just how these things play out, as the interaction of the various characters is never a constant and changes with the new mix and with their reactions to the situation within the house.
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September 14, 2011
Already on edge following a burglary that occurred just days prior, Omar Medina was awakened by loud noises coming from somewhere inside his home. He quickly retrieved his handgun and stepped out into the hallway. An intruder was in the living room.
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September 14, 2011
When I took up the subject of a magnum semi-automatic pistol a while back, I must have failed in my efforts to get one point firmly established. The only way to create an automatic pistol that provides the same kind of performance as the magnum revolvers is to build a bigger auto. This has been done with the Coonan, Desert Eagle, Wildey and Grizzly pistols. While all of these guns met with varying degrees of commercial success, they were all so big that they were difficult for most handgunners to carry and shoot comfortably. Readers have commented in such a way that I believe what they are asking for is a handgun the size of a conventional 1911 that delivers at least .357 Mag. performance. Some have asked for a .45 loaded up to higher levels of pressure and velocity performance. In my view, this is not a good idea.
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September 13, 2011
Over the weekend, I competed in a charity trap tournament to benefit Patriots’ Path Foundation, which raises funds to help veterans settle back into normal life.
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September 09, 2011
We often get firearm industry visitors here at NRA HQ, and after our meetings are over, John Zent often asks me to take the group on a tour of the National Firearms Museum.
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September 09, 2011
By Iain Harrison
First off, I must apologize for being away. Without giving too much away, I spent last week north of Los Angeles with Chris Cerino, George Reinas, Kelly Bachand, Adam Benson and Peter Palma and the opportunities to comment on the show were somewhat limited due to the amount of time we spent without any contact with the outside world. I'll it leave you to figure out what we were doing.
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September 09, 2011
The Bill Drill is intended to improve speed and accuracy in self-defense shooting by teaching trigger control, sight tracking, recoil management and sight picture. There is some controversy as to who actually developed the Bill Drill, but it we’re pretty sure it was one of the Bills, as in Jordan, Rogers, or Wilson.
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September 07, 2011
The defensive handgun industry went nuts over the.380 auto over the last couple of years, even though there were signs that more powerful 9 mm guns were coming. By any standard, a pistol chambered for the century-old 9 mm Luger cartridge is more effective than one of comparable size chambered for the century-old .380 Auto. However, as of early last year, there were about twice as many medium-sized, single-column .380s as there were 9 mms.
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September 07, 2011
NRA Country superstar Craig Morgan was whitetail hunting when he received a terrifying phone call—his daughter’s home was invaded, but luckily Morgan had taught her well. “My daughter was smart enough to go in her bedroom and lock herself in, and she had a pistol, so she was waiting if he came through,” Morgan explained.
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