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Certain celebrities have made a name with their ability to thrill us on screen with their impressive firearm handling and…Read More >

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Big news from the Golden state! Let’s all yell “Hooray!” and pass the 30-round mags… Well, not quite yet. However,…Read More >

The post Judge Deals California’s ‘High-Capacity’ Magazine Ban a Killer Blow appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Ruger announced its first LCP at the 2008 SHOT Show. Not long after, a friend of mine showed me his…Read More >

The post Ruger LCP: Lightweight Compact Pistols for Protection and Training appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

A quick course in affirmative leadership and priorities during an emergency, and when to defer authority. You learn a lot…Read More >

The post Emergencies: Should You Take Command or Follow — Points to Consider appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

My first pistol was a good ol’ Glock 19. The compact size and high-capacity magazine was a great combination. To…Read More >

The post Compact Capacity: Top Glock 19 Alternatives appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Red dot sights are becoming too prevalent to ignore. As an experimenter and trainer, I keep on hand as many…Read More >

The post Throwback Thursday: Red Dot or Iron Sights for a Self-Defense Encounter appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

What in the world is a punt gun? Is it used on fourth down when all else has failed? Well,…Read More >

The post What in the World Is a Punt Gun? appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Not long ago, we looked at 10 great handguns. The feature was well received with many comments. Today, we are…Read More >

The post 10 Great Shotguns — The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

The idea of using .22s to keep your shooting skills sharp has long been a recommended practice by instructors. It’s…Read More >

The post German Sports Guns — .22s for Practice and Fun appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

In a previous article, I reviewed the Adams Arms Mid Base, a midlength version of the company’s popular P1 carbine.…Read More >

The post AR-15 Upgrades: Enhancing the Adams Arms Mid Base Piston Rifle appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

When the editorial director came up with assignments that included outlining personal defense handgun shooting goals, I felt he was…Read More >

The post Throwback Thursday: Correcting Common Handgun Shooting Problems appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Whether you are getting ready for the zombie apocalypse, anarchy, or the revolution — in today’s increasingly volatile environment —…Read More >

The post 10 ‘Must Have’ Calibers and Platforms appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Sometimes a gun writer’s day starts with a surprise. I was into my second cup of coffee when I received…Read More >

The post Review: Savage Arms 1911 — Military Grade 1911 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Few things frighten me, but one that does is becoming too rigid in my thinking. There are all matter of…Read More >

The post JTS MAK12 Shotgun — Fun Novelty or Home Defender? appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Every new hunting season yields a new batch of beginning hunters ready to take the field. Going out with a…Read More >

The post Bang for Your Buck: Best Budget Friendly Hunting Rifles appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

The object of the exercise is hitting the target. Unlike Hollywood movies, hitting a target with a bullet fired from…Read More >

The post Natural Point of Aim, Trigger Control, and Breathing appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Plinking starts with a .22 revolver for most folks. They are easy to use, affordable, and many of them bring…Read More >

The post Top 10: The Best of the .22 LR Revolvers appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Handguns are used for many things including recreation target shooting, hunting, and competition. The bottom line is personal defense. An…Read More >

The post How to Set Up a Home Defense Handgun appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

We all want our guns to go bang! every time we pull the trigger. Most quality guns can take a…Read More >

The post Oops! — Top 7 Gun Cleaning Mistakes appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Harvesting game on a hunting trip is challenging enough, but the hard work has only just begun. Now you need…Read More >

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