Clint Smith, Director of Thunder Ranch, is part Drill Instructor, and part stand up comic. Here are a few of his observations on Tactics, firearms, self defense and life as we know it in the Civilized world. “The handgun would not be my choice of weapon if I knew I was going to a fight… … Read more
If the worst happens and your expensive firearms were to be stolen would you be able to provide serial numbers to law enforcement? What about pictures proving their condition for an insurance claim? Check out what TheFireArmGuy has to say in one of his latest videos. Let’s just say I’m probably going to be using … Read more
This is the first step in my ammo reloading operation. I start with used lead wheel weights and end up with a perfectly formed hard cast lead projectile. Yes it is labor intensive. However, this is the absolute cheapest way to shoot. It’s always fun when the lead begins to melt. Half pound and one … Read more
If you carry a concealed weapon you’re going to want to see what Yeager from Tactical Response has to say about maintenance.
Are you having troubles on the range getting your shots on target where you want them to hit? The solution is simpler than you might think. Refer to this shot placement chart. Compare where your shots are hitting to this to decipher the issue. Correcting your errors can only happen if you understand the problem. … Read more
In preparation for a range day I did an inventory of my ammo stores. What I found was depressing. When the shelf is sparse what else can you do but get busy on the reloading press? My preferred 45acp target load is a 200 grain semi wadcutter. I load these light for reduced recoil making … Read more
For the last several years I’ve used a DeSantis leather gun belt to carry my ccw firearm. It stretched as leather tends to do. So I decided to find a replacement. I recalled that my Dad had purchased a 5.11 TDU belt and promptly decided against using it (why I’m not exactly certain). I’ve been … Read more
For fear of offending “someone” this is no longer practiced in our American schools. I think this needs to be corrected. Recitation of The Pledge of Allegiance is not a bad thing. In fact it is actually an honor.
As a reference this Independence Day I have a couple of things for you to look over. The first is Flag etiquette . And the second is How to display the Flag. Please take a moment to review both.
Below you see a snippet of a well written piece on “why I carry a gun” taking a new approach to the subject. I thought I’d share it. Read the full story HERE