Found this at an interesting website called conealedcarryholsters.org, you may want to check out if you have questions about CCW methods. It is supposedly given to some officers to train them to look for handguns. As a citizen that is the whole point of CCW, hence the reason having a CCW badge only confirms you were suckered by someone who said it was tacticool, or you didn’t get enough play time as Starsky and Hutch when you were a...
Jackopierce Releases New Album
I am not from TX, but I have listend to enough Jackopierce to make me feel like I’m a true texan. If you like acoustic rock you would enjoy there older albums. The new album, Promise of Summer, reflects the place they are in their lives with families and children. You can get it at I-tunes. Why do I mention this on a gun blog? Because if you come to our shop you will likely here JP on the radio.
The Value of Magazines (The Picture Kind)
I am often asked if I have seen a magazine article that someone has written by a customer. They are usually curiuos about the latest greatest item that is being offered. Too often I can’t help because I just don’t keep up with that many. The problem with the magazines is that they are there to promote the industry and make money, not always in that order. What you don’t want to do is start buying stuff just because you saw...
Should You Use A .410 For Self-Defense?
Taurus has been getting some publicity over their Judge revolver. It is a light weight revolver that shoots either 45 Long Colt or .410 shotgun shells. Their website says it is so named because many judges are carrying this weapon in their courtrooms. This is just one of the latest entries into the 45 LC/.410 field. Many be wondering whether or not they would be good for self-defense. The first thing to remember is that any gun is better...
IDPA Reloads
If you have participated in IDPA you know that it is a great platform for you to be able to practice your shooting. Please don’t confuse this with defensive training. While they share some characteristics, they are not the same, but there is a lot of value that you can get from shooting in a club level matches. Every shooting sport you participate in will have some things about it that you are not particularly fond of because they...
Gunbroker Tutorial for Buyers
If you are looking to find something that your local shop doesn’t carry whether new or used, check out Gunbroker. Here are the steps you should take to buy items. Sign up for an account. (See seller’s tutorial for info). Before you bid on anything you will need to find a Licensed Dealer who will complete the firearms transfer for you. If you wait until after the auction is over it may delay things in the transaction resulting in...