Skill Building
Why a Shooting Partner Matters
A shooting partner is a valuable part of sharing and enjoying the pastime. However, it can help hone skills and hold you accountable. We discuss the great upside to having a shooting partner.
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.
Empty Chamber Carry: Is It Worth It?
There are still advocates of empty chamber carry. Let's get into the justifications behind this idea and why you shouldn't do it.
The MagPul Zhukov-S: MagPul’s Answer to the AK Folding Stock
If you're ready to ditch the wooden stock on your AK, take a look at the Magpul Zhukov-S. This side-folding stock adds versatility and ergonomics to the AK platform.
GunMag 101: De-escalation and Why it Matters
De-escalation is something everyone should understand and practice, but it's a critical skill for gun owners.
Henry Homesteader: Converting to Glock Magwells, Cleaning, and Dissembling
The Henry Homesteader has been a big hit since its release earlier this year. Let's discuss the process of disassembling and maintaining your new Henry Homesteader rifle.
Off-Body Carry: Pros, Cons, and Best Practices
Off-body carry is not the optimum solution for everybody, but it is a solution. Like all solutions, it caters to a certain demographic of shooters. To get the most out of it, you have to train, choose the right bag, and always remember to never put that bag down. If you can do that, then off-body might just be for you.
AR Reloading: Speed, Tactical, and How-To
Reloading is like anything else with firearms. It's a skill. Being fast and competent at getting your rifle back into the fight is quite important. With that said, would the average home defender need to reload? It's fairly unlikely, but knowing how to efficiently reload creates a greater level of competency with your rifle platform.
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.
How Much Does Draw Speed Matter?
If you carry a firearm for defense, you know draw speed is important. However, just how much does it matter? Let's discuss the mechanics and data behind draw speed.