Blakchawk! is making a forearm sleeve for shotgunners that puts extra shells closer to the receiver. Blackhawk! claims this sleeve is “…designed for quick and efficient shotgun reloads.” The sleeves hold up to eight shells in 1″ elastic loops and [Read More…]
Webster defines ricochet as a glancing rebound of a projectile off a flat surface. It is quite common physical effect observed by most of regular shooters. It can be deadly if not accounted for (thus a popular firearm safety rule – Never shoot at a flat, hard [Read More…]
Range Systems has developed a range of passive thermal targets for training with night vision equipment. The targets reflect heat from the atmosphere and so do not need an external heat source. From the press release … Range Systems, a leading manufacturer of live [Read More…]
A shooting range in Bountiful, Utah has found a good use for campaign signs. KSL.com reports … After a long, arduous and often contentious election season, many are more than willing to see campaign signs disappear. But instead of tossing them in the trash, a [Read More…]
Hello all, Y-man here. It’s been a long time, and I have missed writing my guest posts. Thanks to Steve for having me. Many thanks for all your kind and constructive comments. Like some would know, I finally travelled from Nigeria to Orlando Florida, USA in early [Read More…]
Matt Steele teaches the Gangster Grip, Modified Gangster Grip and Super Modified Gangster Grip. Jon Davis, a Marine Corps weapons instructor, posted a long article on Quora in which he suggested that gangsters hold their gun sideways due to the mistaken belief that you [Read More…]
The Sun (a British tabloid not known for its accuracy) reports that Brad Pitt has build Angelina Jolie a $400,000 shooting range on their French estate … The actor has splurged £250,000 on a shooting range and armoury as a wedding present for her. Well, adrenalin [Read More…]
The USMC is running experiments to see how well Marines can perform certain tasks, including shooting, whilst sea sick during an amphibious assult. Marine Times reports … Can you fire your rifle while puking? Inquiring minds at the Naval Surface Warfare Center [Read More…]
Colby Donaldson, the Top Shot host, and his brother Reid will soon be opening a shooting facility/experience called Texas Triggers. The idea is that you get to try a wide range of guns and participate in Top Shot-style fun shooting activities. It looks like a real [Read More…]
WFAA report on a new Dallas shooting range that plan on hosting parties for kids … Eagle Gun Range will host birthday parties for kids. “One of the reasons we’re doing this is, when I had my boys, I didn’t have a place to take them and educate [Read More…]
I like to celebrated Easter with some shooting or hunting. The folks in Upper Lusatia and southern Austria take Easter shooting to an entirely new level. A tennis ball sized piece of calcium carbide and a few millimeters of water are placed in those barrel. The calcium [Read More…]
Brian, a reader of the blog, started up a business with his father and brother to make and sell a nifty hitch-mounted two-person shooting bench. Brian says … First off, we’re a start-up business. The team consists of myself, my dad, and my brother. I’m [Read More…]
If you are planning a vacation to a nice region of Afghanistan courtesy of Uncle Sam, you might want to think about protecting your vision. The Revision Sawfly eyeglasses might be just what you need. Perfect for the service member, police officer or part-time mall ninja [Read More…]
I have not yet made it to the Mossberg booth at SHOT, but fellow blogger MJM did. Coming to a zombie movie near you! MJM has a great photo of it over at his blog. I will be sure to check it out tomorrow.
You must watch this video. It is amazing! Michael was born without arms, yet he has managed to learn how to load and shoot a Tanfoglio Witness pistol. He is a very inspiring guy! [ Many thanks to Heath for emailing me the video. ]
Eight experts weigh in on the shooting “tip” they think is the worst.
There is in interesting discussion going on at the Castle Argghhh blog about the appeal of shooting. It is worth a read.
thepittsburghchannel.com has published an article on the increase in woman buying guns. While there aren’t statistics kept on the number of women who buy handguns every year, if you ask just about any arms dealer, licensed instructor or law enforcement official, [Read More…]
B.B. has written an interesting article on early target shooting with the Zimmerstutzen rifles. The Zimmerstutzen was the ancestor of the 10-meter target [air] rifle and extends back to at least 1840. Zimmerstutzen is the rough translation of “parlor rifle” [Read More…]
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