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First Aid: As Important as Your Gun
Are you carrying a concealed firearm right now? If you aren’t carrying one other essential item, this particular gun blogger thinks you’re wrong. Read on to find out what that item is…
Turkey Tactics — Get Mobile for Success
Done right, “running and gunning” offers more reward than risk. Done wrong, and 'ol Tommy Three Toes will drag his beard laughing all the way as he disappears through the brush. Knowing the difference and when to employ the right tactic is the difference between a turkey dinner and a long hike through the woods with a decoy.
SCCY Pulls No Questions Warranty — Why You Should be Thankful
SCCY industries previously offered a “No Questions Asked’ warranty, which was certainly worthy of praise from the gun community. However, it seems it comes with its downside too, and a few bad actors have caused SCCY to modify its policy to protect the rest of us. This is a case of a corporate responsibility over profits and we should all be applauding SCCY’s decision.
A Simple Way to Protect Your Home From Criminals
This only takes about two minutes to protect your privacy and keeps prying eyes from knowing what’s in front of your house or in your garage. In other words, it’s one less tool people can use to stalk you or that criminals can use to case a neighborhood.
Personal Defense With Limits — Caliber Selection
When outside factors limit the shooters’ ability to control a heavier caliber, determination and marksmanship might carry the day. Self defense demands all the power the shooter can handle. However, that does not mean you have to be over-gunned.
Ode to the AK — Because Some Things are Worth Revisiting
Today, on what would have been Mikhail Kalashnikov’s 96th birthday, the Shooter’s Log honors the man and his rifle—the AK-47—with highlights from the best of the best articles about the most recognizable and widespread weapon in the world.
The Rifle for Home Defense
When considering a firearm for home defense there are three choices, the handgun, rifle, and shotgun. Many arguments can be made for each and the choice must fit your lifestyle, but the AR-15 is hard to beat, so get the AR-15 rifle out of the closet and into a first tier role in your home defense. After all, this is the most effective and useful firearm in the battery.
ZEISS Announces Outdoor Family Days Promotion
Beyond loving good glass, we all want to save a few bucks. To this end, Zeiss is offering some great rebates on some of its most popular products. Here are the details from Zeiss.
Setting Up Your AR-15 for Defense
Today’s market offers a multitude of options for personal defense. The plethora of aftermarket parts can be overwhelming to even the most gun-savvy individuals and picking the right components can be crucial to your success in building a gun that gives you the performance you are looking for.
Shoot Cleaner With American Eagle’s Syntech Range Ammunition
Forget whatever you previously thought about range ammunition, Federal Ammunition wants to revolutionize range ammo with the introduction of its new American Eagle Syntech. American Eagle Syntech shoots cleaner than traditional ammunition, because the bullet is encapsulated in a polymer. Without the metal to metal contact, copper and lead fouling is eliminated. This not only means more shooting and less cleaning, it leads to longer barrel life too!
Iowa Becomes 42nd State to Pass Hearing Protection Legislation
This week, on Thursday, March 31, Governor Terry Branstad (R) signed House File 2279, the Hearing Protection Act, into law. HF 2279 passed the House of Representatives with a 74-24 vote and the Senate with an overwhelming, bipartisan 46-4 vote. HF 2279 will go into effect immediately.
FN Announces Spring Consumer Promotion
FN America, LLC announces the launch of a spring consumer promotion to offer free accessories for qualifying purchases of FN 15 modern sporting rifles, FNS and FNX pistols. The spring Free Gear promotion starts on April 1, 2016 and is valid through June 30, 2016.
Choosing the Right Turkey Call
Many different styles of turkey calls exist, but the box call, friction/pot call, and the diaphragm/mouth call are most popular. Experienced hunters may use all three styles on a daily basis and, occasionally, two at the same time. In addition, they’ll probably carry multiple versions of each style—some loud and some soft. Read the full story for tips about picking the right call.
LaserMax Offers Spring Rebate
If you have been looking for an excuse to get a new laser, or perhaps just ready to switch from your winter rig to a smaller compact for summer clothing, Lasermax has what you are looking for and cash back to boot!
Get $50 Back on the Purchase of a Beretta Nano or Pico
There is still time to grab a sweet deal on an awesome gun from Beretta. Now and for only a limited time, you can buy any new Beretta Nano or Pico model and get $50 back.
Throwback Thursday — Does a Modified Trigger Create a Legal Hazard for the Gunowner?
In this video, Kirk Evans, president of Texas Law Shield and U.S. Law Shield, goes over the civil implications of modifying trigger-pull weight on your firearms.
Turkey Scouting 101 — Mastering the Basics for Success
The best turkey hunters have success rates far exceeding the averages. This is not by chance or luck. To the contrary, the most successful hunters scout the birds relentlessly and have multiple back-up plans on any given day. They know where birds roost, feed, and when they travel to and from these places. Read the full story for hints and tips to success the spring.
G2 Research 7.62×39 Ripout Round — Serious Stopping Power!
AKs and SKSs are staple on the battlefield, target range, and in many preppers' gun safes. While a good supply of bulk surplus 7.62x39 is a must for the range or a SHTF scenario, a few mags of G2 Research 7.62x39 Ripout Rounds should be at the top of any shooter's or prepper's list.
Are Trigger-Pull Modifications Legal Trouble Waiting to Happen?
Should you be concerned legally about a trigger modification you make to your firearm? We put the question to Kirk Evans, president of Texas Law Shield and U.S. Law Shield to find out.
Reloading 101: Pressure Curves for Semi-Automatic and Bolt-Actions
Semi-automatic rifles and bolt action rifle are related but far from the same. When handloading for semi-automatic rifles and bolt-action rifles, it’s helpful to realize they are not to be approached the same way.