As with all things firearm related, especially in Illinois, remaining “law-abiding” is like tip-toeing through a minefield. Consider this document to be your road map on how to build or buy a Short Barrel Rifle in Illinois. There are quite a few articles similar to this one, about how to buy or build an SBR […]
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There is no denying that the red dot accessory is considered a must-have accessory for millions of firearm owners. Many firearm manufacturers are including red dots on their factory firearms. The red dot market is expected to hit $76 million within the next few years. I was recently having a conversation with a friend who
As a concealed carry instructor I work with many new shooters. Some are buying their first defensive handgun, some their first handgun, and some their first firearm ever. It is inevitable that the topic of discussion shifts to manual thumb safeties on concealed handguns. I understand that often the desire for a manual safety device
Congratulations on buying your first handgun! Now let’s discuss the essential gear every new handgun owner needs. Gear goes hand in hand with guns. That’s just the way it is. I don’t know a single gun owner without a box of goodies. While writing this article I tried to catalog much of the gear I
The items you bring to the range may vary from another shooter. The gear in our range bags is likely specific to our shooting routine. A rifle shooter may have gear that a pistol shooter doesn’t need and vice versa. As a firearm instructor, students ask me frequently; What’s in your range bag? I’ll try
The market forces that, at a given time, make one type of handgun more popular than another are interesting. Today, in 2018, slim nines seem to be all the rage — and for good reason. The guns are thin, lightweight, reliable, easy to shoot and accurate. The ammo is terrific. Accessories abound. Of course, there
Selecting a holster for concealed carry is a personal choice that varies from one person to the next. In this article, we will discuss how you may select your best holster for concealed carry.
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Not too long ago, I was working with a group of USCCA Instructor candidates, watching them as they endeavored to pass their shooting qualification. My teammate noticed that one of the students had an image of the Punisher on the base plates of her magazines. Of course, to those who enjoy firearms (and perhaps a bit of
Interested in Purchasing a new Pistol for just about anything? This Sig Sauer P320 Review may help. The P320 is perhaps the pinnacle on Handgun Design. The p320 has become my daily carry and I trust my life to this firearm.
Everyone wants to know what the best gun for concealed carry may be. There are a number of criteria a person must consider before purchasing a new pistol. Use of the pistol, size, shape, weight, capacity, fit, and ergonomics, is the most important. We’ll discuss those criteria as well as other considerations when selecting your
