The Narrative Thread
One of the biggest reasons why practical shooting has never really taken off is that it’s hard to talk about. Okay, it’s not hard to talk about what it is (“You run around and you shoot things”), but rather it’s…
Rust Never Sleeps
"I have long had a tendency to tie marksmanship to morality. The essence of good marksmanship is self-control, and self-control is the essence of good citizenship. It is too easy to say that a good shot is automatically a good…
The Guy Fieri Problem
Let's say you're a foodie. Not only are you a foodie, you're somewhat of a chef as well. You're passionate about cooking, going to great lengths to learn how to cook truly exquisite dishes from a countries all over the…
My new favorite gun
I just got back from my first range session with the Ruger LCP LiteRack. It’s a ten shot, 22LR version of their very popular LCP2 pistol that’s usually chambered in 380 ACP. The switch to 22, however, turns it into…
The Ruthless Efficiency of the AR-15
No, I’m not talking about how it’s a purpose-built weapon of war or any of the other nonsense that the anti-gun crowd tends to spew. Rather, I’m talking about how economical and effiecniet it is when it comes to military…
The Glock of Theseus
When does a Glock 19 cease to be a Glock 19? The five items in that photo are all roughly the same size and shape as a Glock 19. Three of them weigh approximately the same as a Glock 19.…
The Gear Drives The Mission
It looks like Kel-Tec is expanding their operations and is now the R&D department for Smith & Wesson as well as Ruger. S&W’s new shotgun (yes, you read that correctly) looks to be a Kel-Tec KSG with better production values…
Life In A World Gone Crazy
I'm typing this on a quiet Sunday afternoon, and I'm watching the U.S. intervention in Afghanistan fall apart in real time. It's awful, and Lord, how my heart breaks for those who are now caught up in the Taliban's wrath. …
A Little More Scary Than You Might Think
A healthy percentage of my friends are laughing about a recent news story where I reporter in Vermont freaked out after shooting an AR-15 in an indoor range. Most of the comments are to the effect of "Hah-hah, what a…