If you have been reading my blog regularly, you know that eye and ear protection are not optional for shooting practice. Let's take a look at the specifics about why you need protection, when you...
Category: Gun Safety
Treat all firearms as if they are always loaded Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction Keep your finger outside of the trigger guard until the firearm is pointed at the target and you are...
You are not likely to discharge most modern guns by dropping them, but there are consequences. You can scratch the paint, dent the frame, gouge out some metal, or push a piece out of alignment. If...
If you are wearing a jacket, use your hand to sweep it out of the way and grip the butt of your gun as you would for shooting. If an untucked shirt covers the gun, clear it by grabbing the hem with...
How to Rack the Slide Without Pinching Your Hand: 2 Ways With Photos
Here is how you rack the slide without causing it to bite you: grasp the gun by the stock with your shooting hand as if getting ready to shoot. The trigger finger, of course, should be alongside the...
The National Rifle Association was founded in 1871 to "promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis." As the nation's best known source of information about shooting, the NRA has...