As I write this on November 5, 2020, the United States Presidential election is up for grabs. Having cast our ballots and watched the preliminary results, we are all –Republicans, Democrats, and swing voters — gearing up for a protracted post-election battle. Forty three states have finished counting, leaving seven doubtful: Allegations of voter fraud…
Traditionally, bullets were made of lead. Now you are more likely to use bullets with a lead core jacketed by copper You have to wash your hands after handling bullets to avoid getting the lead into your system. Older solid lead bullets foul the inside of the barrel. Jacketed lead bullets limit the fouling of…
Sometimes you need a little help getting your shot on target. Holographic sights provide that extra information to improve your accuracy. A holographic sight rests on top of your rifle, in line with your eye, and projects an image called a reticle onto the viewing area. The reticle is typically a divided circle with a…
Amy Coney Barrett was just appointed as the Supreme Court Justice to replace the late Ruth Bader Ginsberg. You likely know that this changes everything, but why? What do originalists believe, and how is it different from the “living document” approach favored by Ginsberg? I had a conversation on the topic via Facebook with a…
By far the best known gun advocacy group in America is the National Rifle Association (NRA). The NRA has been fighting for the Second Amendment since its start in New York in 1871. Gun owners who want to make sure the Constitution continues as the law of the land can look to the NRA for…
With ammunition so hard to find right now, it makes sense to find ways to augment your training time on the range with additional dry fire training at home. The SIRT Pistol is an option for home dry fire that won’t cause wear and tear on your gun and comes with absolutely no chance of…
A bore sight is an aid to calibrate the scope or sights on your handgun or rifle. Three types you are likely to encounter: The laser comes in red or green. Red is good for low light conditions and is likely to come in at a lower price point. Green laser is easier to see…
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 need protection, and how to get the right protection. Why You Need Ear Protection When You Shoot As a speech-language…
Safe gun storage is of paramount importance for every homeowner or renter. Perhaps your mind went directly to the giant, thick walled safe so big that it has its own room in your house, right below the heads of two stuffed deer. That’s an option, but it’s not the only one. Let’s explore some easier…
Article III We will now examine Article III of the US Constitution. Our guide for this tour is none other than Publius, a pen name for the coalition of Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. If those names sound familiar, it is because they had a hand in forming our great nation. Alexander Hamilton…