Introduction The Ruger LC380 is Ruger's answer to an age-old new shooter problem. I've seen several examples of I myself, most frequently in this form: boyfriend takes girlfriend to shoot. She has little – if any – experience or training with firearms, and may be more than a bit nervous. Boyfriend shows off, shooting a large caliber handgun, and then pops it into her small, … [Read more...]
Due to their lack of protruding hammer, many striker fired pistol designs have flooded the concealed carry market. Manufacturers such as Glock, Smith & Wesson, Springfield Armory all have popular models of striker fired pistols. But, how does striker fire actually work? To propel a bullet from its cartridge, the gun powder within the casing must be ignited. … [Read more...]
Eric Dean of the American Institute of Marksmanship, and Colleene Barnett of Keeping the Piece were kind enough to sponsor me so that I could attend their (DH3) Ladies' Defensive Handgun training. Colleene, aided by Eric, taught the class was taught over two days and included both classroom and live fire components. The classroom portion began with an overview of safe firearms … [Read more...]
When Wisconsin first permitted concealed carry, thousands of permit applications flooded the Department of Justice within the first year, my own included. As you may have guessed, the DOJ was unprepared for the tidal wave of response, and sending out permits was backed up for several weeks. While I waited anxiously, checking the mail every day (sometimes twice - just in case... … [Read more...]
When I was preparing for my concealed carry permit, I put in many hours of research trying to anticipate what would best suit my carry needs. I hoped to draw upon the experience of others in order to avoid common carrying mistakes, and to quickly ascertain what would be most the comfortable and effective solutions for my needs. However, the majority of opinions and … [Read more...]
Guns are like tools—they each serve a purpose. It's important to find the right gun for the job or you could find yourself frustrated, fast. In my last article, I gave you some tips on how to buy your first handgun. Here I'll talk about different styles of handguns and their uses. Range A range gun is a good first gun with which to start learning, or for the seasoned … [Read more...]
