Gun instructors will tell you that shooting is a perishable skill. If you don’t practice, you will gradually lose your aim. But even if you can find ammunition in today’s market, you will find it at prices that don’t encourage much practice. Even those of use who reload ammunition are having a hard time finding…
HR 38: The National Reciprocity Bill of the 117th Congress (2021-2022)
The Congress of the United States has before it a bill to extend reciprocity across state lines at a national level. The aptly named HR 38 establishes the rules for states that allow concealed carry honoring the licenses of other states. HR 38 was brought before the United States House of Representatives January 4, 2021…
South Carolina Constitutional Carry Bills H. 3039 and H. 3096 Compared
Many bills are being considered by the South Carolina Legislature this term that are of interest to gun owners. I wrote an article about H. 3094, which allows open carry in South Carolina. This article is about H. 3039, which allows Constitutional carry, and its alternative H. 3096. H. 3039 was introduced in the House…
What Is In the South Carolina Open Carry Bill? H. 3094
Many gun related bills were in consideration in the South Carolina Legislature when this article was written. This article focuses on the Open Carry Bill. The Open Carry Bill is sponsored by Representatives B. Cox, White, Lucas, Burns, Jones, Allison, Caskey, Chumley, Collins, Crawford, Daning, Davis, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Fry, Gagnon, Gatch, Gilliam, Haddon,…
H.R. 127: A Firearms Dealer’s Perspective
At the time of this writing, the United States Congress had before it a sweeping gun control bill with provisions that change everything about gun ownership. To read the bill without commentary find the text on the congress.gov website. For an FFL Dealer’s perspective, read through it line by line with me. This one is…
Review: Olight i5T EOS Brass Flashlight
Olight sent us a sample of their Limited Edition i5T EOS Brass flashlight to review. We found it to be compact, clippable, and sufficiently bright to light up the night. The Specs From the Olight website: TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Beam Distance (ft) 196 Beam Distance (m) 60 Max. Performance (lumens) 300 Charge type Optional Charger Compatible…
Review: Olight PL-Mini 2 Valkyrie Weapon Light
Olight sent us a sample of the Olight PL-Mini 2 Valkyrie Tactical LED weapon light to review. The Olight PL-2 Mini Valkyrie is a compact rechargeable weapon light with an adjustable rail. We found it to be compact, straightforward, and easy to use, with a 600 lumen light to provide illumination when you are venturing…
Top Ten Mistakes New Concealed Carriers Make
When you start carrying a concealed weapon, you are making a significant adjustment to your lifestyle. You now have at your fingertips the ability to save a life–or end one. The stakes are bigger now, and the mistakes more costly. Errors range from the silly to the deadly. Your goal is to be armed without…
We Review the S&W Officer Tactical Range Bag
When buying a range bag you have to balance size and capacity. Too small and you can’t bring everything you need. Too big and it becomes burdensome to carry. The Smith and Wesson M&P Officer Tactical Range Bag is not short on space. It will get heavy if you fill every pocket, but it is…
Olight Baldr Mini 600 Lumen Weapon Mount Laser Flashlight Review
Recently Olight sent us a Baldr Mini Laser/600 Lumen flashlight to review. Chris attached it to his FNS9 9mm pistol and his Sig P320 .357Sig pistol and put it through its paces. The Baldr Mini from Olight is a green laser with a built-in 600 lumen flashlight that you apply to the rail of your…