Tag: Shooting Illustrated
The Controversial Concepts of Off-Body Carry
This week, after the obligatory blistering blast at the Colorado Legislature, Michael discusses a subject he has focused on for many years — off-body carry. Having a gun in a holster on your person has many advantages, but sometimes it is just not possible.
The AR-15 as a Home Defense Weapon? Why Not, With Caveats
A recent survey showed that one-third of the buyers of modern sporting rifles were buying them for home and self-defense. Here are some thoughts on the best way to make use of the venerable AR-15 in the home. Also, first look at the newest generation of RIA STK 9mms.
Things Are Better, But the Threat Remains!
Michael has some end-of-the-year thoughts on this last podcast of 2024…preparedness continues to be an important element of our new — and hopefully improving — self-defense landscape. An in-between that big dinner and rocking around the Christmas tree, try to get in a little shooting!
What Happens When You Clean Out the Safe….
This week, Michael talks some more on one of his “ancient” competition guns, a Rock Island hi-cap 9mm built for USPSA shooting. Also, the importance of self-defense insurance for the armed civilian.
PDW In A Bag Returns
This week, spurred on by an excellent article in “Shooting Illustrated,” Michael returns to one of his favorite topic, the PDW (Personal Defense Weapon) in an unobtrusive bag.
Michael Cowboys Up!
This week, Michael eschews politics for a hat, a pair of cowboy boots and a boatload of cowboy guns for a fun Saturday shooting a SASS match. He also introduces a new training device from a surprising place — Steiner Optics.
Controversy on Competition?
It seems that as competitions of all sorts proliferate, social media grousing about competition gets worse and worse. This week we look at why that happens.
Can You Get the HITS?
Michael talks about the rules of gunfighting, including the most important Rule 1, HAVE A GUN. Also, the best way to practice with mouseguns.
Henry Adds DA Revolver!
This week, we talk a little about the new Henry Repeating Arms DA .357/.38 revolver…now there’s a surprise! Winchester’s Legend line gets a bit of big bore with the 400 Legend.
Hard Truths
The first part of today’s podcast is hard truths that we all must face…beware calls to violence! Second, a quick after-action report on Wyoming Tactical’s absolutely excellent Long Range Shooting class.