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It often feels like there’s a new story on the news every day where some innocent (or group) gets attacked…Read More >

The post Training Plan: Top Skills to Practice for Concealed Carry appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

There is a lot of debate about which stance is the best for combat shooting. Practitioners of the competitive shooting…Read More >

The post What Is the Best Shooting Stance: Isosceles vs. Weaver appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

In July 2012, the United States Marine Corps System Command announced that Colt Defense LLC of Hartford, Connecticut, was the…Read More >

The post Tisas Raider: Colt M45A1 USMC CQB Pistol Clone appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

After looking over how to properly set up each firearm for home defense — rifle, shotgun, and pistol — the…Read More >

The post How to Select the Best Home Defense Gun appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

When referring to firearms, especially for self-defense or duty, the term ‘service life’ often surfaces. There’s a lot of mixed…Read More >

The post Handgun Service Life: What It Means and How To Extend It appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

When you have been around firearms as long as I have (buying, selling, trading), you will invariably recall a few…Read More >

The post Firearm Regrets: The Ones That Got Away appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Playing cowboy, watching western movies and TV shows, and collecting Old West guns has long been a joy in my…Read More >

The post Top 10 Cowboy Rimfire Revolvers appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

I enjoy hunting with vintage rifles from lever-action rifles to High Wall single shots. I don’t need many cartridges to…Read More >

The post Range Report: Henry Single Shot .308 Winchester appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

It’s the perfect time of year to gather with loved ones and watch those Christmas classics. But as you’re making…Read More >

The post Top 10 Christmas Movies — With Guns! appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

The Kel-Tec Sub 2000 dispenses with all of the problems of the semi-automatic SMG, and it is a neat trick compared to the best of the competing 9mm carbines. The SUB 2000 isn’t heavy, it has a usable trigger, and it is a feathery-light firearm that handles quickly. While all that is good and well, read the full story to learn why the author recommends it for home defense.

The post Throwback Thursday: KelTec SUB2000 9mm Home Defender appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

In my world as a gun writer/reviewer, any new firearm represents an opportunity to acquire a new gun, learn about…Read More >

The post The Best Concealed Carry .380? Girsan MC 14T Tip-Up appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Due to the increased numbers of concealed carry holders, lots of renewed interest has been generated in the .380 ACP…Read More >

The post 3 Favorite .380 Carry Guns appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

For many of us, the emergency gun is a 5.56mm carbine backed up by a polymer-frame 9mm. Practically every police…Read More >

The post .357 Magnum/9mm: 100-Yard Performance Test appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

I am a strong proponent of consistency in everyday carry. Carrying the same gun in the same position is ideal…Read More >

The post Cold Weather Carry: How To Adapt Your EDC for Winter appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Regardless the type of firearm used, or the model of the sight on it, the sight must be adjusted. It…Read More >

The post Shooting 101: How to Zero Your Rifle or Handgun Sights appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

I had a Rossi revolver approximately 10 years ago. I used it to shoot the proficiency course that was required…Read More >

The post Rossi’s New .357 Magnum Revolvers — RP63, RM66 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Some years ago, an affordable but well-made handgun was introduced to America. The Canik has earned a good reputation of…Read More >

The post Range Report: Canik TP9SFx 9mm — Competition or Home Defense appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

We are living in some of the best of times for AR-15 rifle fans. It isn’t difficult to manufacture a…Read More >

The post Del-Ton Echo 316M AR-15 — Performance and Versatility appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Two of the things I appreciate most are dependability and durability. In a knife, I look for a solid fixed…Read More >

The post Review: HK USP45 — Uncompromised Reliability and Durability appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Tisas, founded in 1993, is a Turkish company which has become recognized as a builder of quality pistols at affordable…Read More >

The post Tisas 1911 Stingray Carry B9BA — A Great Commander appeared first on The Shooter's Log.