Originally posted on July 24, 2020. Unreal: I was with our son and our youngest grandson yesterday at our local gun shop. The well-versed owner looked like he had just recently graduated from high school. (It is a little shocking how many folk have that look to me these days.) Matt and I were looking […]
Americans Are Buying Guns in Record Numbers
You know that I always believe it is best to get your guns and your training now. That’s what millions of Americans are doing, many of them for the first time in their lives. The Wall Street Journal reports on record gun sales, writing: Americans are buying guns in record numbers. The new coronavirus pandemic, […]
Dana Loesch: This is What the Second Amendment is For
Dana Loesch has come out hard to defend the McCloskey family of St. Louis, who are now famous for defending their home from violent protesters who broke down their gate and entered their property. By some accounts the protesters were armed. The McCloskeys feared for their lives and came to the defense of their family […]
Be Ready to Defend Yourself and Family
UPDATE: You read back in April of 2015 below that you must be ready to defend yourself and your family. Today’s chaos puts a fine point on that statement. Don’t lose a step on your self-defense skills, practice diligently so you are ready to defend yourself and your family. Originally posted April 14, 2015. You […]
One of America’s Most Famous Rifles
After the failure of the standard issue Model 1896 Krag Rifle during the Spanish American war, the United States Army was looking for an improved firearm for its troops. The rifle they developed would go on to become one of the best ever built, and would be used for decades in the trenches and foxholes […]
The Army Will Field a Heavier Rifle, But is Still Buying Thousands of M4s
The Army is working very hard to field its new 6.8mm rifle, but until its development is complete and production can ramp up, the military is still buying hundreds of thousands of M4 carbines. Like any change in an organization as large as the U.S. Army, it won’t come overnight. The 6.8 millimeter is the […]
The Armed American Family, Part VI
Originally posted on July 28, 2015. “We’re bringing back the One Million Gun Challenge with a twist,” says Ruger CEO Mike Fifer. Between the 2015 and 2016 NRA Annual Meeting, Ruger’s goal is to sell 2 million firearms. As part of the challenge, Ruger will donate $2 to the NRA for every new firearm sold […]
The Armed American Family, Part V
Originally posted May 19, 2015. Henry Repeating Arms Company is the U. S. manufacturer of over a dozen .22 rifles owned by Debbie and me and all members of our family. (See our favorites the Survival AR-7 and the Lever Action Youth). The ammunition of choice is CCI Stinger (Hypervelocity) 22LR Long Rifle Copper-plated Hollow Point […]
The Armed American Family: Part IV
Originally posted May 6th, 2015. As part of your family’s defense arsenal, does a tactical rifle make sense? The short answer is yes. If you are a pro, you know that a shotgun ranks number one on your list, whether it is semi-auto or pump. Shotguns, however, are the dreaded enemy of the midnight-awakened amateur. Go […]
Henry Repeating Arms
If you’re not already familiar with Henry Repeating Arms, it’s a company I encourage you to get to know. I’m not being paid by Henry to recommend them. I’ve come to rely on Henry’s rifles over years of ownership. Read some of my past posts on my favorite Henry rifles. Also, to get more info […]
