Personal History The M&P line is well-respected for a reason. Over the years, they have proven to be well-made and reliable duty-worthy weapons. I carry a Shield quite often, own an M&P9, and have owned several of the M&P products over the years, including a good little AR. The first handgun I ever loved was my dad's Model 27. So, when it comes to Smith and … [Read more...]
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Taking Your Friends Shooting For the First Time
Taking your friends shooting for the first time....We all have been there at one time or another since we became gun owners. Every office or shop has the one person who has always been interested in firearms but for one reason or another they have never owned one. Maybe it was a fear of firearms that has been painted by the liberal media, or a terrible experience at a gun shop. … [Read more...]
Range Etiquette : A Beginners Guide
Range Etiquette 101, it sounds so very basic but sometimes people forget things like I did this past weekend so we here at The Arms Guide though it would be a good time to write a refresher course. The topic can be as simple or difficult as someone wants it to be, and that is part of the problem. Many shooters forget simple safety rules and acts of courtesy that many of us take … [Read more...]
What’s in your Range Box
Summer has arrived, and with it comes the best time of year to head to the shooting range for some family fun. Shooting sports are a popular family event for many of us, so we figured it was time to get people brainstorming and talking about what equipment they take to the range with them. I go to the range for different reasons: Sometimes it's to test out a new gun build or to … [Read more...]