Insights
The Nebraska Patrol Rifle – Cornhuskers Get Shootin’
Before police officers in Nebraska get their hands on their patrol rifles, they have to pass a state-administered qualification. And we're digging deep into that qual today.
Policing Then and Now: Times Are Changing
As time marches on, the expectations and opinions of law enforcement change, evolve, and in some ways cycle. How do we keep up with the ever-changing environment to continue providing the best service we can to our ever-changing society?
The Second Amendment: An Origin Story for Today
As history has taught us, the Second Amendment was created as a safeguard against real abuses of power, the root causes of which still exist.
Ruger: An All-American Company
Bill Ruger was a natural tinkerer with no professional training as a gunsmith or engineer, but his love of firearms led him to become a pioneer in the firearms industry. He was not the first great firearms designer, nor the first to use cast parts, or invent the transfer bar safety. But he had a knack for sensing the room for what the public wanted and found as simple a path as possible to give it to them.
The M1917 Revolvers: The Other World War .45
Next time someone asks you which gun won two world wars, tell them the M1917 just to make them pause and think. It's as true as the M1911 winning both World Wars.
Growing Your Arsenal: Firearms Every Gun Owner Should Have
Getting into any new hobby or specialized product can be challenging and take extensive research. Especially in the gun world, where learning the ins and outs of what is best for who and why. If you’re a new gun owner, there are a few basic firearms to consider adding to your collection.
Dealing With the Police: What to Do When You’re Armed
Carrying a weapon requires responsibility, and with the rise of concealed carry, it's wise to consider interactions with law enforcement. Give it some thought and have a plan in place.
Gun Cliches: Dual Wielding, Infinite Ammo, and More
Growing up with guns, I was quickly made aware of how badly firearms can be used in media, especially on film. I could barely make it through 30 minutes of an action movie before hearing criticism from my mother, and now I’ve found myself doing the same thing. Just like with horror movies, you can’t […]
Modernizing a Classic Pistol Carbine: The Uzi
The Uzi is an exceptionally modern design. I’ve sought to update this design, more than 70 years old, into a modern pistol caliber carbine.