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I have seen quite a few firearms training images and videos that give me pause to consider the trainer’s intentions.…Read More >

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Despite the popularity of modern self-loading rifles and handguns for defense use, the shotgun reigns as the traditional home defense…Read More >

The post Should You Choose a Pump-Action or Semi-Automatic Shotgun for Home Defense? appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

I believe among the most misunderstood aspects of choosing a firearm, is choosing the barrel length best suited for your…Read More >

The post Throwback Thursday: Choosing the Right Barrel Length appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

The Mossberg MC2C, sent to me for test and evaluation, arrived at my FFL along with several other guns sent…Read More >

The post Review: Mossberg MC2C — A Compact High-Capacity Powerhouse! appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

If you’ve bought a handgun and decided you want to carry it, you’re likely going to need a holster. You…Read More >

The post Hard to Beat Holsters appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

I have been a CZ 75 pistol fan since I first held and fired the pistol many years ago. My…Read More >

The post CZ Perfection — Quality and History appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

I am not left-handed. However, because of a strongly dominant left eye, I shoot long guns from my left shoulder.…Read More >

The post Southpaw Shooting Solutions: Choosing a Lefty Gun appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

I love firearms of all shapes and sizes. However, some are rarer than others, and rarity changes how we view…Read More >

The post Unicorn Guns: Firearms That Are Hard To Find appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

When the SIG P365 was introduced, I didn’t pay much attention. Sure, the pistol serves a purpose, but there were…Read More >

The post SIG Sauer P365 SAS vs. Standard appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Stoeger is an interesting company. In addition to making popular shotguns, Stoeger is a maker of air guns, a publisher…Read More >

The post Budget Blaster: Stoeger STR-9C Compact appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

From time to time, a story appears in the news about a mass shooter who we later discover had a…Read More >

The post What Should the Second Amendment Community Do About Mental Illness and Guns? appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

There are many handgun cartridges — probably many more than we need. Some are not as popular as they once…Read More >

The post The Big Three Handgun Cartridges appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

I have a special place in my heart, and gun safe, for pistols from SIG Sauer and Wilson Combat. So,…Read More >

The post Review: Wilson Combat SIG Sauer P320 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Shotguns are often seen as one of the best do-it-all firearms. Whether you’re hunting out in the field or defending…Read More >

The post Throwback Thursday: Combat Shotguns Galore! appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

I am certain the savvy gun buyer in the audience will take umbrage with the title. I have purchased quite…Read More >

The post Never Buy a Used Gun! appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Tisas is a Turkish company producing firearms that are popular in the U.S. They are brought to us by SDS…Read More >

The post Tisas Zigana PX-9 – More Gun Than Price appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

When we discuss home defense, I immediately ask the reader (or my student) if they have access to a rifle.…Read More >

The post Rifle Optics for Home Defense appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

It’s hard, if not impossible, to keep up with all the improvements manufacturers roll out with their firearms. While walking…Read More >

The post Modern Carry: Best Optics-Ready Pistols appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

So, we needed another compact 9mm? I think, perhaps, we do after firing the new CSX extensively. This is quite…Read More >

The post Review: Smith and Wesson CSX Compact 9mm appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

The subject of emergency guns — apocalypse guns to use the vernacular — comes up often. I don’t call the…Read More >

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