William "Bucky" Lawson is a self-described "typical Appalachian-American gun enthusiast". He is a military historian specializing in World War II and has written a few things, as he says, "here and there". A featured contributor for Strategy & Tactics, he likes dogs, range time, and a good cigar - preferably with an Old Fashioned that has an extra orange slice.

Automatic Rifles of World War I

We've all seen images and heard horror stories of the battlefields of The Great War. But let's take a closer look at the automatic weapons of the First World War.

What is a Binary Trigger?

Binary triggers aren’t for everyone. Some folks like them and some don’t. I don’t have binary triggers on my home defense guns for the reasons discussed previously. I’m not a competition shooter, nor will I ever be. I have exactly one binary trigger-equipped firearm. I shoot mine because it’s fun, and that’s enough for me.

How to Bore Sight a Rifle Scope

Let’s briefly explore bore sighting, what it is, and how to do it. Like our previously published scope zeroing article, this is a basic guide.

The Mare’s Leg: Pop Culture Cool

The Mare's Leg is born of Hollywood imagination, not the Old West. While undeniably cool, what's it good for and where did it come from? Let's delve into this increasingly popular piece of movie lore.

How to Zero a Scope: A Basic Guide

It’s always a good idea to re-zero every year, and many folks will be using new rifles, new scopes, or both. With that in mind, especially with all the new gun owners out there, here’s a basic guide to zeroing your scope.

Mantis Laser Academy System: Fun and Effective Dry Fire Training

If you’re looking for a great way to train, without spending your entire paycheck on ammo, check out the Mantis Laser Academy. Honestly, it pays for itself in an hour’s worth of training.

Hebrew Hammer: The IWI Jericho Enhanced Pistol

The IWI Jericho II Enhanced is the latest offering from IWI and has several upgrades. This latest iteration of the classic Jericho has a lot of cool factor going for it.

Hornady’s .22 ARC Cartridge: A .22-250 Killer?

Hornady has just rolled out a new cartridge they’re calling “the most versatile and high-performance .22 cal option that you can put in an AR-15 and a bolt gun.”

Streamlight TLR-7A Weapon Light Review

The Streamlight TLR-7A is designed for subcompact pistols. Despite its small size, the TLR-7A packs a wallop with its 500-lumen output, which is more than enough for a self-defense situation.

The Vortex Strike Eagle FFP LPVO: Maximum Flexibility

Low Power Variable Optics (LPVO) are all the rage in some circles, and with good reason. Used properly, a good LPVO provides many of the advantages afforded by a red dot. This, while allowing the shooter to easily range far beyond a standard red dot’s capabilities, offers maximum flexibility in dynamic environments. A recent high-profile […]

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