“Tag: Thunder Ranch”

Everything from Low Power Variable Optics for close-in work to high-powered zooms for the long range game.

We had a chance to wring out the Leupold Mark 3HD 1.5-4x LVPO scope at Thunder Ranch, and it was eye-opening. 

Designed with input from one of the nation’s renowned firearm instructors, this purpose-built 1911 is ideal for everyday personal protection.

The shotgun still has a place in your home-defense toolkit, and the Mossberg 930 Thunder Ranch is a great option to fill that need.

Going beyond individual training, knowing how to effectively work in pairs and even teams can be invaluable to defensive shooters.

In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a Les Baer 1911 inside an Alfonso's of Hollywood leather holster, along with a few other essential pieces of EDC gear.

While point-shooting techniques have fallen by the wayside in favor of more modern techniques, Sheriff Jim says the method still provides practitioners with a valuable self-defense skill.

Every shooter should take firearm training, but it's necessary to have some humility and an open mind while doing so. Sheriff Jim explains why.

Two of the keys to successful personal defensive training are selecting a properly-equipped firearm you can depend on and a trainer who has the real-world experience to prepare you to confidently use that defensive tool.