Skill Building
How To Remove Rust From Your Firearm
With guns, an ounce of rust prevention is worth a pound of cure. Despite our efforts, it can still show up. Here's what to do about rust on your guns.
Setting Up an Armorer’s Workstation in Your Garage
An armorer's workstation can be any size that works for you and a garage is a great place to build one. Here's how to build and install the workbenches.
AR-Builders Check List: Parts and Tools Needed
Do you want to build your first AR-15? The market is flooded with AR-15 rifles, so they are selling for dirt cheap right now. Regardless of the money you put into building your own rifle, it means more to you because you put every pin and spring in that thing. In this article, I will go over the parts and tools needed to build your first AR-15.
Mastering the Bill Drill: Elevating Your Firearm Skills
Named after the legendary firearms instructor Bill Wilson, the Bill Drill has become a staple among both competitive shooters and self-defense enthusiasts.
The Barricade and The Long Gun: Training for the Unexpected
Three days before Thanksgiving in 2017, I responded to a burst of gunfire a couple of blocks from me. Another officer and I located the residence where the shots originated from and, as we approached, the armed gunman exited the house and opened fire on us. After an exchange of gunfire, he ran inside and took cover in the basement. After a nearly two-hour standoff, the wounded gunman surrendered. I’ve taken a lot of lessons from that night – good and bad.
A gun bench allows you to handle gun cleaning, scope mounting, and other small tasks without dumping gear on the kitchen table. Here's how to set one up.
Co-Witnessing: Does it Matter?
What's the difference between absolute co-witness and lower-third co-witness? If you pay attention, you’ve seen the pros and cons of both. But does it really matter which method you choose, or do you even have to choose? Let’s talk about it.
Scope Over Bore: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
For most of us who shoot at longer range, we get wrapped around the ballistic trajectory of a bullet. But, have you factored in the scope over bore offset when using your rifle? Probably not. Let's discuss what it is and why it matters.
Disassembling and Cleaning The Sig M17
Even the toughest of guns need to be cleaned and lubricated, at least every now and then. Today, we'll take the M17 apart to inspect and deep clean it.
Fit Like a Glove: Molding a Leather Holster
Molding a leather holster to fit your gun is not hard at all. It takes just a little patience and a few ingredients. Here's how to do it.