Due, in part, to both the lack of firearms education, and misinformation promoted in much mainstream media, there are many people who view individuals who openly display firearms as threatening. It's not fair, but it is an unfortunate reality. As a firearms owner, you may want to make a bold political statement to help to change that negative perception, or you may wish to have … [Read more...]
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How to get the most out of attending a Gun Show
Planning to attend a gun show? So you've seen the ads and your interest has peaked your curiosity. Gun shows allow local business owners and individuals to showcase their products and services to the general public. What does this mean for you, the consumer? It means you're able to see a wide array of firearms related products and services in one location usually during a … [Read more...]
What Do I Put on my Hunting AR-15? – AR Accessories
Any AR can be converted into a great hunting AR-15 with a few well-chosen rifle accessories. But, if you own an AR-15 you already know that there is a seemingly-endless amount of options available. It can be overwhelming to figure out what you actually need. If your goal is to configure a hunting AR-15, hopefully this rundown of the accessories I've chosen for my own hunting … [Read more...]
Photo Friday: ATV Shoot with Pipe Hitters Union
Here's another fun shot from the Pipe Hitters Union event I attended recently. I had a ton of fun shooting, and riding around in the ATVs for the shoot. Too bad I couldn't have stayed longer! Disclaimer: Although the scenario of this shoot was for fun, I had the fortune of working with highly trained professionals and safety was critically important to all of us. We had a … [Read more...]
Ringing in the Holiday Season, Gunny Style
The bombardment of commercials on television and music on the radio continue to remind me that the holiday season has arrived. I'll admit, I'm still one of those last-minute-gift-buyers. However, since my stint as a part-time manager of a retail store, I hold even less with the Black-Friday-type floods of shoppers out and about (stories like these don't encourage me, either). … [Read more...]
Photo Friday: Pipe Hitters Union Shoot
Last weekend, I had the awesome opportunity to head out to a shoot sponsored by the firearms-related warrior lifestyle apparel company, Pipe Hitters Union. Part of the event was a Pipe Hitters Union apparel photo shoot in an aggressively beautiful industrial complex (where this featured photo was taken), and the other part involved some seriously fun range time. Here's a little … [Read more...]