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  • The Best Tourniquets- A Research Review
    by Greg Ellifritz on May 6, 2024 at 10:40 am

    Written by: Greg Ellifritz   With the growing number of commercially made tourniquets, an increase in availability of medical courses focusing on gunshot wounds, a greater chance of getting caught […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 3, 2024
    by Greg Ellifritz on May 3, 2024 at 9:42 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Does Your Range Training Make Bad Shooters? Things firearms instructors should be […]

  • Free Books- Part 295
    by Greg Ellifritz on May 2, 2024 at 1:02 pm

    Amazon has a tremendous number of FREE ebooks on their website.  You can find thousands of free kindle books on Amazon’s site every day.  These books can be downloaded to a Kindle reader or a […]

  • My Concealed Carry Fail
    by Greg Ellifritz on May 1, 2024 at 10:08 am

    Have you ever been in a public location where someone notices your “concealed” handgun and stares at it for an uncomfortably long period of time?   Have you thought about how you might handle […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 26, 2024
    by Greg Ellifritz on April 26, 2024 at 10:34 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Old Age And Cunning … The most common demographic of the people reading my blog is a […]

  • Bird Shot, Binder Clips, and Bullshit
    by Greg Ellifritz on April 25, 2024 at 10:48 am

    Last Sunday I taught a shotgun class.  A curious thing happened.  I snapped a quick picture and shared it on Facebook the day after the class.  Here’s what I posted:         “A thought for […]

  • 2024 Rangemaster Roundup
    by Greg Ellifritz on April 23, 2024 at 10:03 am

    Two weeks ago, I spent three days teaching and learning at the Rangemaster Tactical Training Conference in Dallas.  I’ve now taught at the last 11 Tactical conferences and my TacCon blocks are […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 19, 2024
    by Greg Ellifritz on April 19, 2024 at 10:11 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Adversarial Mindset: Understand Criminals and Their Motivations An absolutely stellar […]

  • Free Books- Part 294
    by Greg Ellifritz on April 18, 2024 at 12:34 pm

    Amazon has a tremendous number of FREE ebooks on their website.  You can find thousands of free kindle books on Amazon’s site every day.  These books can be downloaded to a Kindle reader or a […]

  • Your Tactical Training Scenario- Tied Up During a Home Invasion
    by Greg Ellifritz on April 16, 2024 at 11:02 am

    Written by: Greg Ellifritz     Did you see the news last week about the 85-year old woman who was handcuffed to a chair during a home invasion?  The woman covertly accessed a .357 magnum revolver […]

American Rifleman
  • Review: Colt King Cobra .22 LR Target
    on May 7, 2024 at 2:00 pm

    The return of Colt’s iconic series of “snake gun” double-action revolvers to the shooting sports marketplace began in 2017 with the re-introduction of the Cobra series, but one niche that […]

  • 2024 Rifle Of The Year: Springfield Model 2020 Rimfire
    on May 7, 2024 at 1:00 pm

    American Rifleman is pleased to announce the 2024 Rifle Of The Year Award goes to Springfield Armory.

  • Thompson/Center Arms Acquired By Former Owner
    on May 7, 2024 at 12:00 pm

    Gregg Ritz, former owner of Thompson/Center Arms, reacquired the company this week, announcing "Thompson/Center Arms will continue to thrive in the years to come."

  • Friends, Firearms And Freedom: New Guns & Gear 2024
    on May 6, 2024 at 2:00 pm

    Each year, freedom-loving Americans are excited to see the firearm industry’s latest guns, optics, ammunition and accessories, and there will be no better opportunity in 2024 to do so than at the […]

  • The Armed Citizen® May 6, 2024
    on May 6, 2024 at 1:00 pm

    Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

  • Preview: CCI Uppercut 22 LR
    on May 6, 2024 at 12:00 pm

    The latest advancement in rimfire ammunition comes in the form of a defensive loading from CCI and its new Uppercut line for .22 Long Rifle-chambered pistols.

  • Firearm Industry Economic Impact Rises 371 Percent Since 2008
    on May 5, 2024 at 1:00 pm

    The total economic impact of the firearm and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $90.05 billion in 2023, marking a trending increase of 371 percent.

  • Preview: Aircraft Weapons Of World War One
    on May 5, 2024 at 12:00 pm

    In a rich collection of images, all organized into chapters highlighting different types of aircraft, armament and ordnance, author Tom Laemlein provides an exciting window into the infancy of aerial […]

  • New For 2024: Zenith Firearms ZF-56
    on May 4, 2024 at 1:00 pm

    Zenith Firearms is known for its G3- and MP5-style firearms, but this year, the company is taking the roller-delayed firearm concept to the next level with the ZF-56.

  • Preview: SME Spot Shot WiFi Spotting Scope Camera
    on May 4, 2024 at 12:00 pm

    Shooting Made Easy’s (SME) Spot Shot camera is the latest incarnation in a line of devices aimed at digitizing the analog world through a simple, yet effective, enhancement designed for use on […]

Michael Seekings / Shooting Performance
  • The FUNDAMENTAL Program Drills
    by michael seeklander on December 2, 2021 at 9:20 pm

    I get this question all the time: “Mike, I am a defensive shooter and will be practicing on an indoor range, what drills should I do in this circumstance” and I always answer that a drill is […]

  • Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk
    by michael seeklander on February 9, 2021 at 1:38 pm

    Tip #16: Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk The post Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk appeared first on Shooting-Performance.com.

  • Seven Week Concealed Carry Program
    by michael seeklander on January 14, 2021 at 6:19 pm

    This program is a simple yet highly efficient program that will help you improve your handgun shooting skills a bunch if you put the effort in. That said, one thing that you need to understand is […]

  • Build it Backward
    by michael seeklander on January 13, 2021 at 1:19 pm

    Name your goal. Go ahead, write it down. Now write down the date you wish to reach your goal. Be realistic. Now estimate the individual steps you need to take to reach the goal, to the best of […]

  • You Don’t Need a Gun for Self-Defense
    by michael seeklander on January 12, 2021 at 1:14 pm

    I admit the title of the article is a bit of a clickbait. If you are an avid reader of my blog, you are likely not my target audience. But I hope you share it with someone who might think that a […]

Precision Rifle Blog
  • Top Rifle Gunsmiths: What the Pros Use
    by Cal on May 4, 2024 at 7:27 pm

    In the high-stakes world of precision rifle competitions, choosing the right gunsmith can make a huge difference. Our newest article showcases the top picks among pro shooters, featuring insights […]

  • Best Custom Rifle Barrel: What The Pros Use
    by Cal on April 20, 2024 at 7:34 pm

    Behind Every Great Shooter, There's a Great Barrel: In a sport where every detail counts, choosing the right rifle barrel can make all the difference. From exclusive insights on barrel brands to […]

  • Best Custom Rifle Action: What The Pros Use
    by Cal on April 6, 2024 at 12:01 am

    When it comes to precision rifles, an action can make all the difference! Our latest blog post dives deep into the preferences of the 200 leading shooters in the PRS revealing trends, favorites, and […]

  • Pre-Fit Barrels: Everything Your Gunsmith Wishes You Knew
    by Cal on March 30, 2024 at 4:52 pm

    We’ve seen an explosion of pre-fit barrels over the past few years. But are any of the top-ranked PRS shooters using pre-fits? Are they as accurate as a barrel that is custom-chambered for your […]

  • What The Pros Use: Best Rifle Chassis & Stocks
    by Cal on March 15, 2024 at 5:34 pm

    Discover the latest trends in precision rifle chassis and stocks that the top 200 shooters in the PRS believe help them get more hits on target. This exclusive data reveals massive shifts in the […]

  • What The Pros Use: Precision Rifle Calibers & Cartridges
    by Cal on March 1, 2024 at 4:39 pm

    Dive into the “What The Pros Use” 2024 Edition, where we uncover the latest trends in precision rifle gear among the top-ranked shooters in the Precision Rifle Series. Discover the shift in […]

  • New Upgrades To The PRS Barricade Skills Stage
    by Cal on February 20, 2024 at 4:12 pm

    Attention, precision rifle shooters! The 2024 PRS rules have just dropped, bringing with them some exciting updates to the PRS Skills Stages and the PRS barricade. Wondering what’s new? Look no […]

  • Finish Out of PRB’s 100 Yard Underground Range
    by Cal on February 13, 2024 at 2:06 am

    A ton of people have asked me for an update on my 100-yard underground range that I recently built. I published an article a couple of years ago that shared my plans and what I’d done so far, and I […]

  • JTAC Precision Rifle Training Review + 2024 Class Dates
    by Cal on January 1, 2024 at 8:17 pm

    Unlock the secrets of precision rifle mastery with the JTAC Advanced Training – a unique experience led by multiple Precision Rifle Series (PRS) Season Champions. This exclusive class offers […]

  • 2-Time PRS Champ Shares Strategy, Practice & Shooting Tips – Austin Orgain Spotlight Part 6
    by Cal on December 30, 2023 at 4:15 pm

    Discover a wealth of shooting tips and match strategy in this exclusive article with two-time PRS champion Austin Orgain. This invaluable content provides a rare glimpse into the mind of a top pro […]

Ruger Firearms
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Grant Cunningham
  • How-to: A close-to-home example of risk analysis
    by Grant Cunningham on May 22, 2023 at 5:06 pm

    I participate in an online cooking forum. A few weeks back we had a discussion about the relative safety of brushes to clean a grill (barbecue or indoor). This might seem like a mundane topic with no […]

  • Just a quick thought…
    by Grant Cunningham on May 15, 2023 at 4:17 pm

    Planning isn’t sexy, but it’s the best way to get where you want to go. That’s why preparedness and security start with pen and paper, not guns and shooting. -=[ Grant ]=-

  • A bit of shameless self-promotion
    by Grant Cunningham on February 13, 2023 at 6:56 pm

    For a former trumpet player, I’m surprisingly reticent about blowing my own horn. Today I’ve managed to overcome that reluctance and share some videos, plus an overdue link to my latest book. […]

  • Book Review — Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self-Defense, 2nd edition, by Massad Ayoob
    by Grant Cunningham on February 6, 2023 at 12:36 pm

    Some background Massad Ayoob and I go way back. We met in 1994, when my wife and I attended his Judicious Use of Lethal Force class, then known as LFI-1 (for “Lethal Force Institute”, the name of […]

  • My SHOT Show 2023 report
    by Grant Cunningham on January 26, 2023 at 9:07 pm

    SHOT Show ’23 took place January 17th through the 20th. I attended as an exhibitor this year, helping Lubriplate officially introduce their SFL Firearm Grease and FMO Firearm Oil, two products […]

  • New year, exciting new product announcement!
    by Grant Cunningham on January 4, 2022 at 8:16 pm

    I’ve been looking forward to this day for over 15 years. I honestly have. Long-time readers of this blog already know my views on lubricants for firearms. (For those who are new, click here for […]

  • Happy New Year!
    by Grant Cunningham on December 31, 2021 at 4:11 pm

    In our society, we usually spend the eve of a new year wishing the coming annum is better than the one we leave behind. And wishing is about where it ends. Instead of the annual hopefest, how about […]

  • “It seemed like a good idea at the time”
    by Grant Cunningham on December 27, 2021 at 6:36 pm

    One day my wife and I were going through our preparedness supplies, checking expiration dates and seeing if any items needed repair or replacement. (It’s amazing how much of our back-stocked […]

  • “If you can’t say anything nice…”
    by Grant Cunningham on December 22, 2021 at 6:11 pm

    I’ve had a blog post ready to release for the past few months, and continually vacillated on whether to publish it. I finally decided not to hit the upload button.  The article was about […]

  • Things I’ve come to understand
    by Grant Cunningham on October 5, 2021 at 2:59 am

    Quick reminder: If you’ve gotten this in your email, it’s because, at some time in the past, you signed up and agreed to receive updates from me. If you don’t remember who I am, or have decided […]

The Art of Manliness
  • Podcast #988: Of Strength and Soul — Exploring the Philosophy of Physical Fitness
    on May 6, 2024 at 2:42 pm

    When you’re lifting weights, you might be thinking about setting a new PR or doing your curls for the girls. But throughout history, philosophers have thought about physical fitness on a deeper […]

  • Skill of the Week: Use a Ladder Safely
    on May 5, 2024 at 4:16 pm

    A lot of men are digging the ladder out of the garage and doing work on the gutters, windows, and roof. It's a handy tool, but also one of the most dangerous.

  • Sunday Firesides: Quit Acting in Bad Faith
    on May 5, 2024 at 2:03 am

    Existentialist philosophers were very big on the idea of free will. They believed that while circumstances could limit your choices, there were always choices to be made.  Existentialists also […]

  • Odds & Ends: May 2, 2024
    on May 3, 2024 at 6:46 pm

    Huckberry's Mother's Day Shop. Mother's Day is May 12. If you're looking for a gift for the moms in your life, check out Huckberry's special gift shop. A few standout items amongst their curated […]

  • The Cheapest, Easiest, Most Ridiculously Effective Way to Eradicate Mosquitoes From Your Property
    on May 2, 2024 at 3:49 pm

    Say goodbye to pesky mosquitoes with the incredible mosquito bucket. A simple and effective solution to reduce the mosquito population around your property.

  • Podcast #987: The No-BS Secrets of Success
    on May 1, 2024 at 1:05 pm

    Jim VandeHei didn't have an auspicious start in life. His high school guidance counselor told him he wasn't cut out for college, and he went on to confirm her assessment, getting a 1.4 GPA at the […]

  • How to Pull Off White Jeans
    on April 30, 2024 at 2:17 pm

    White jeans are a nice way to mix up the sartorial staple that is denim.  Not everyone is a fan of white jeans on dudes, though. They don’t like how high maintenance they seem — that […]

  • Podcast #986: How to Eliminate the Two Biggest Sources of Financial Stress
    on April 29, 2024 at 1:43 pm

    There are different philosophies one can have when it comes to money. Jared Dillian's is built around eliminating as much anxiety around it as possible, so you hardly think about money at all. […]

 

Gun Culture

Instapundit
NRA
War On Guns
  • Down for the Count
    by David Codrea on June 9, 2022 at 6:05 pm

     What are people still doing coming here? And no, I don't see the majority coming from links at the new site.Go HERE.

  • Success of Sorts
    by David Codrea on May 6, 2022 at 4:39 pm

    It's not pretty. It's not sophisticated. There's plenty of room for improvement and helpful features.But by God, after several days of inventing new cuss words and letting my inner ADD make me no fun […]

  • 'I Find Myself to be Exorbitantly Superannuated for This Feculence'
    by David Codrea on May 5, 2022 at 4:05 pm

    Trying to set up the new site has been an exercise in pure frustration. It sure adds a whole new dimension to "A man's gotta know his limitations."Nothing about it is intuitive.  You'd think if you […]

  • Blog Update Sitrep
    by David Codrea on May 3, 2022 at 3:38 pm

    I'm workin' on it. I should be able to do a test post at the new place by the end of the week.It's been nice having less hectic days at the keyboard, especially with Spring yard work demands, but I […]

  • ‘Be a Victim’ is No Way to Run the Republic
    by David Codrea on May 2, 2022 at 9:40 pm

    No doubt, there are reasons why citizens should think twice about confronting those committing criminal acts, but prominent among those is that the same “law” that fails to “secure the […]

  • Silence from Black Leaders on Biden ATF Nomination is Deafening
    by David Codrea on April 30, 2022 at 3:23 pm

    You’d think with all their talk about “equity,” more angrily outspoken members of the Congressional  Black Caucus, representatives like Maxine Waters and Sheila Jackson Lee, would be demanding […]

  • Armed American Radio Redux
    by David Codrea on April 30, 2022 at 3:04 pm

    David Codrea explores Ukraine disarming citizens for weapons storage? WAT? [Listen]Thursday's Hour 2 program, where we discussed the (thus far unreported by anyone else) Ukraine gun storage order...

  • Donald Trump Jr’s 2A Task Force Needs Closer Scrutiny by Gun Owners
    by David Codrea on April 29, 2022 at 2:01 pm

    Fleshing out the details of the “group,” its organization and specific efforts it intends to make is important because getting visitors to register and donate seems to be the purpose of the 2A […]

  • I'll Be On Hour 2
    by David Codrea on April 28, 2022 at 7:57 pm

     TODAY on #AAR Hour 1, 4-5p ET (1-2p PT) @HT_GunWriter Lee Williams, Hour 2, 5-6p ET, (2-3p PT) @dcodrea. Good hard-hitting talk radio! Make sure to tune in or watch live at […]

  • EXCLUSIVE: Ukrainian Territorial Defense Ordered to Turn in Arms 'for Storage' Purposes
    by David Codrea on April 26, 2022 at 4:39 pm

    The disarming of citizen soldier volunteers (especially when a war is still in full swing) is a good indicator that if and when the situation in Ukraine “normalizes,” the plan is to return to […]

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