Posts by Fred
Smith & Wesson M&P Shield in .45 ACP
The reality of protection is that you never know when you’ll need it. We took the power and features of our full sized M&P pistols and put them into a slim, lightweight pistol the size of your hand. The M&P Shield is an easy to conceal pistol that offers professional grade features with simple operation…
Read MoreHenry .41 Magnum Big Boy Steel review
While we are fond of the brass tradition begun by B.T. Henry’s 1860 rifle, we do understand that today’s hunter may prefer something a shade lighter on the mountain, and the 2015 introduction of the Big Boy Steel carries on the same brush gun appeal of the brass-framed Big Boys in its overall configuration, but…
Read MoreBersa Thunder Pro Ultra Compact .45ACP
The .45 ACP round is a popular one, so it should come as no surprise that this review takes another crack at the caliber: this time with the Bersa Thunder Pro Ultra Compact. [wptc-parent-uri] When I announced the Bersa’s inclusion on my list of review kit to my range buddies, I opened a floodgate of…
Read MoreOctober gun sales see massive spike, set yet another record
By Stephen Gutowski Published November 02, 2016 Click for more from The Washington Free Beacon. The FBI’s background check system for gun sales processed more than 2.3 million checks in October, setting an all-time record for the month. There were 2,333,539 gun-related checks processed through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System,…
Read MoreEstablishing The Combat Marksmanship Mindset
Establishing The Combat Marksmanship Mindset Combat Marksmanship (CMMS) is the ability to place lethal precision fire on a threat target in all environments under the stress of combat in order to reduce a threat to a point that it is no longer viable. CMMS differs from Marksmanship (MMS) fundamentals, in a way that, the enemy…
Read MoreAppendix Carry Rumors – You’ll shoot your junk off!
“You’ll Shoot Your Junk Off!” Putting Appendix Carry Rumors Down The Hard Way John Johnston of Ballistic Radio makes his living by not only talking about self-defense, but by product testing and developing quite a bit of guns and gear for the top names in the firearms industry. He’s also a Rangemaster-certified Advanced Handgun Instructor and…
Read MoreNH Gun Dealer: What are the best selling guns right now?
With the upcoming elections around the corner and the uncertainty of gun rights in America looming in the mix, here are the top trends in gun sales across the country. As an NH Gun Dealer, we are early into the year and already the gun industry has exploded as political candidates look to strip Americans of…
Read MoreThe Best in Defensive Shotguns! Here’s a quick takedown on shotgun defense.
Are you thinking of buying a tactical shotgun for defending yourself in the home? You need to get the best value for your dollar in a defensive shotgun. Let’s face it, if someone breaks into your home, you don’t want to be stranded with a weapon that sucks. Most intruders today are going to expect…
Read MoreBreaking: 2016 Assault Weapons Ban & what you need to know
The 114th Congress of the United States has put forth the H.R.4269-Assault Weapons Ban of 2015 put forth for the year 2016. The sponsor for this bill is Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] (Introduced 12/16/2015). As of right now the bill has been introduced and has not passed the first stage in the House of Reps.…
Read MoreBREAKING: ATF Issues Final Ruling on NFA Trusts
The ATF has issued its long-awaited final ruling expanding the requirement for fingerprints, photo IDs, and background checks for “responsible persons” listed on a trust used to purchase items restricted under the National Firearms Act (such as silencers). The single most concerning possibility of this whole proposal was the idea that by expanding the requirement for a…
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