Training for Real

May 10, 2011

The first lesson I learned about Gunsite is that it does not teach shooting or marksmanship. Gunsite is a fighting training academy. Everything the instructors teach is as if you are defending your life against an assailant.

I Have Arrived

May 09, 2011

Morning comes early in the Arizona desert, especially if you’re on D.C. time. Well, it gives me time to reflect on the upcoming day’s events.

The Armed Citizen® May 6, 2011

May 06, 2011

Though Rocco Bombara's legs were amputated due to a medical condition, he is far from helpless. "He's not someone to mess with," said his daughter Nicco. "He's pretty tough. He does everything on his own." Rocco also understands that sometimes evil men perceive the physically challenged as easy prey.

New Handgun Offerings from SIG Sauer

May 05, 2011

New Handgun Offerings from SIG Sauer

An Interview with Brock Lesnar of Fusion Ammo

May 05, 2011

Fans of fighter Brock Lesnar got a chance to meet the former UFC Heavyweight Champion at the Fusion ammunition booth at the 2011 Annual Meetings in Pittsburgh, Pa., last week. Lesnar spent over three hours signing autographs, taking pictures and talking hunting with NRA members.

Low-Light at Gunsite

May 05, 2011

I don’t know if it was luck or fate, but my last blog on lights was a fitting topic since I will soon be heading to Gunsite to attend a low-light training class with Crimson Trace and Smith & Wesson.

Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award Winner Melvin Forbes

May 04, 2011

Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award Winner Melvin Forbes

Walter Walsh

May 04, 2011

NRA members have their choice of either American Rifleman, American Hunter or America’s 1st Freedom as a benefit with their membership. All are fine books, but those of you who opt for the legendary first-ever gun magazine—American Rifleman—got a special treat in November.

MidwayUSA's Big Announcements

May 04, 2011

MidwayUSA's Big Announcements

Top Shot: Iain Harrison Interviews Chris Reed

May 04, 2011

If you've been following along with Reality Shots so far, you've undoubtedly enjoyed our inside look at the guns, contestants and challenges of History Channel's Top Shot Season 2. You've also enjoyed analysis of the show from its first champion, Iain Harrison. The heralded shooter and British army officer has provided clever insights and behind-the-scenes tidbits from episode one to the exciting finale last week.