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IMNHO: The Wheels Keep Rollin’

I lost my BB gun after I shot the windows out of our old barn when I was 6 years old. Seems that Dad did not agree that they were great reactive targets.

Straight Talk: Know Your Gun

When you trust your life to a tool, you must know it inside and out.

Shotguns: Cleaning Tips for Your Shotgun

Yes, even shotguns need cleaning. Here’s a quick primer on how to do it properly.

Handguns: Carry Rotation Downside

Back when I first got into the gun business in the mid-1990s, my gun-handling and shooting skills were, to put it charitably, extremely—well, let’s go with “mediocre.”

Rifles: Find the Right Ammunition

Sometimes, trial and error is the only way to “fix” a poorly performing rifle.

Tech Wisdom: Snakes vs. Patches

My friend and I have a few different handguns we use on a regular basis. Some are for competition, some are for personal defense, some are for casual shooting and I even hunt big game with a handgun.

Glossary of Firearm-Related Acronyms

Confused by all these acronyms? Here’s a handy guide.

The Fix: How to Deal With a Bad Instructor

You are an experienced shooter with multiple instructor certifications. You have been teaching classes successfully for the last several years and recently decided that it was time to seek an advanced concealed-carry certification.

Drills You Can Run at (Nearly) Any Range

Maximize your training despite the limits imposed by your local range.

Handbook: Self Diagnostics

Learning to know yourself is the greatest improvement of all.

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