I thought it would be good to remind all of you that there are many good options right now that will allow you to keep shooting while ammo prices are rising.  If you don’t own a good 22 LR pistol, check out Smith and Wesson’s 22A or any of the Ruger pistols.  If you have a Glock, 1911, or Beretta, you can buy a conversion kit from Ciener.  They offer a wide variety of top ends.  Rifles are easy to come buy in many configurations...

The gun business is ever changing and hardly predictable, but I thought I would share some of the things that are hot in our shop right now. Anything AR.  If you can get your hands on it, people will stand in line to buy it.  Optics, accessories, mags, ammo, uppers and lowers are all in demand. Glock light rails for early generation Glocks.  Unfortunately they don’t fit the large framed 20 and 21 models.  We get inquires about these every...

Do you have a plan for a malfunction?  Do you ever consider that your primary weapon might be taken away?  Neither of these scenarios are fun to be in, but you can prepare as much as it depends on you to stay ready for all situations.  When I served with a local sheriff’s office, I constantly thought about these things.  If you are a LE you have no excuse anymore to not carry a BUG (back up gun) unless your department prohibits it. ...

This week a friend of mine returned to his home after running errands at about 10:40 A.M. to find three burglars still looting his home.  When he entered the home he noticed things weren’t right, and announced for them to leave while the still had a chance.  He called police and went outside the home when he was advised by dispatch that the car in his driveway was carjacked at gunpoint the day before. While outside he notice two men...

If you carry regularly for your job or as a licensed citizen there are several things to consider when you practice at the range.  It is far too easy to get caught up in the trap of just blazing away.  When you go to the range think about shooting that makes sense.  You need to practice with purpose.  Just hosing rounds down range won’t make you better.  You need perfect practice. Practice with the rig you will wear.  A level 3 holster...

What is your effective range?  You should have a general idea of every gun’s effective range that you use.  Then you should have an idea of your effective range.  Can you place solid hits on game from 200 yards?  Can you shoot comfortably past 25 yards with your handgun? Every gun has limitations, and most shooters have more limitations than the guns they use.  For instance, you only practice 15 yard shots with your Glock, but some larger...