Category: News Stories/Events/Opinion

I describe a few things I think gun store employees should be aware of.

Recently, I have noticed somewhat of a backlash against what was once perceived as a "cool" product or service; there has always been an undercurrent of resentment against the more expensive gear in any market segment, but this movement seems more mainstream. Aided by this "quickmeme" thing, anyone can create condescending images like this one: I've seen others that poke fun at those who've, for example, taken carbine courses, and so on. Some of the folks passing these along seem pretty involved in that, for lack of a better term,… Read More

GearScout has more info on the strange, strange news of the Army's order from Remington of 24,000 M4A1s, as part of an IDIQ (indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity) contract of up to 120,000 carbines.

While in St. Louis, Missouri for the NRA show, I decided to avoid the lavish parties - mostly because I wasn't invited to them - and take a stroll across the river in order to photograph East St. Louis, Illinois. My cab driver (a very proudly naturalized US Citizen formerly of Nigeria who was studying for the ASVAB in order to join the Army) who brought me to my hotel on the first night described it as "Deathtown." He also said "everyone that lives there is an animal." For those… Read More

Here's a guest post I wrote on the topic of preparing for medical emergencies. Special thanks to my fellow Corpsmen, especially Derek, who assisted with comments and ideas as I wrote the post.

...and the Smith & Wesson Governor isn't much better. But I strongly dislike the Taurus Judge. Here's why. It is, relative to other firearms of its size, inaccurate with big, useful bullets. To be sure, it is most accurate with .410 slugs and .45 Colt bullets, and may even provide "acceptable" accuracy - but other handguns that weigh less and are smaller will be more accurate, and easier to be accurate with, than the Judge in any of its variations. If one primarily wants to shoot big bullets, there are… Read More

Below are a number of things that I think should exist, but do not, or not in acceptable quantities. A Browning 1911-22 in a cartridge suitable for self-defense purposes. A single stack Glock in 9mm with frame and slide length and height approximately the size of a Glock 19. Larger would be cool too. A Smith & Wesson M&P would also be acceptable, if the trigger stopped being so incredibly, painfully horrible. Spike's Tactical hard chrome M16 bolt carrier groups. They exist, but are discontinued. A single cell Elzetta ZFL-M60… Read More

I should mention that I do not use Purolator filters...but I found this quite clever.

As a pilot and fan of DeHavilland aircraft, as well as private industry, this story makes me feel warm inside. As an outside observer and non-fan of the United States Air Force and its institutional insecurity, it angers me; at least, the background does. Basically, the Army and Air Force were going to buy a bunch of C-27Js, twin engine turboprop transport aircraft that can go places and do things that C-130s can't, albeit with a smaller payload. Still, something that was very interesting to the Army and Special Operations… Read More

I am getting really tired of searching for a quality firearm review to link to, only to come across regurgitated manufacturer specifications and photos under the title "Review." Maybe you're incapable of doing a quality review, maybe you're lazy, maybe you actually think that you can review something from a single manufacturer photo. If you're the type of blogger that chooses what you think is SEO over quality content, you're already behind the curve. You may rank well now, but SEs have you figured out. Your days are numbered. Quality… Read More