COMMENTARY

Is it worth getting a short-barreled rifle in order to save weight?

I have been getting questions from former students about 10.5” and 14.5 “ AR-design rifles. The new interest has, I presume, been...

Sep 45 min read

Over the past couple of decades, I have used that phrase repeatedly in both pistol and rifle courses. What happens is the student is...

Dec 13, 20242 min read

In connection with an upcoming carbine course, I have been getting questions about whether it will affect accuracy if one uses a 55 gr....

May 16, 20243 min read

[1] "Modern" revolvers do not include single-action revolver designs from the 1800’s. {2] One should give serious consideration...

Apr 19, 20243 min read

Since before our nation’s founding, factions of private citizens have organized into groups, deemed themselves militia, and claimed a...

Dec 30, 20236 min read

I recently watched a YouTube video where a fellow was offering advice and instruction on what firearms a homeowner will “need” to...

Nov 28, 20232 min read

In the past 30 years I have met hundreds of individuals who undertook to train people to use firearms or, more comprehensively, to deal...

Nov 28, 20238 min read

A frequent question among those who have trained to carry a firearm is whether to carry extra ammo, and how much. One can dream up...

Nov 28, 20235 min read