16Jan, 2025
SHOT Show Bingo
by Sam Lichtman
It’s that time of year again! Every January, tens of thousands of exhibitors from across the firearm industry descend on Las Vegas for what many consider to be the high […]
02Dec, 2024
Greetings From the Bullpup Timeline, Part 3
by Sam Lichtman
This is the conclusion of the last two posts stolen from the parallel reality in which bullpup long guns became mainstream decades ago and are now considered the default. You […]
27Nov, 2024
Mob Violence – What options does a legally armed citizen have when attacked by a violent mob?
Civil unrest (aka mostly peaceful protest) is an ugly phenomenon that occurs in our country from time to time for a variety of reasons. It’s sometimes caused by an unfortunate […]
25Nov, 2024
Greetings From the Bullpup Timeline, Part 2
by Sam Lichtman
This is a continuation of last week’s blog post stolen from the parallel reality in which bullpup long guns became mainstream decades ago and are now considered the default. AR-15? […]
11Nov, 2024
Greetings From the Bullpup Timeline, Part 1
by Sam Lichtman
If there’s one activity that we gun guys (and gals) like more than shooting, it’s arguing about guns. We argue about brands, we argue about calibers, we argue about platforms, […]
28Oct, 2024
Check Out This Magazine: The Magpul EMAG
by Sam Lichtman
In last week’s blog post, I detailed the inherent benefits and limitations of polymer as a material for firearm magazine construction. One of the magazines I used to show that […]
21Oct, 2024
Why Do We Love Polymer Magazines?
by Sam Lichtman
The magazine is one of the most critical components of any repeating firearm. It must reliably handle cartridges with a variety of different bullet designs, present them high enough for […]
18Oct, 2024
Deadly Force and the Defense of Property – Deadly force is generally not justified in the defense of property but is that best for a civilized society?
Should deadly force be justified in the defense of property? At first glance, the obvious answer for most would be of course not as property is replaceable but a human […]
10Oct, 2024
Executive Order 14127: What You Need to Know
by Sam Lichtman
On the 26th of last month, the Biden-Harris administration issued an “Executive Order on Combating Emerging Firearms Threats and Improving School-Based Active-Shooter Drills.” Buzzwords like “combating emerging threats” sound impressive, […]
19Sep, 2024
Book Recommendation: Heart of a Soldier
From time to time, I like to share a book recommendation with my readers, it’s that time again. I’ve written about Triggernometry, The Power of Awareness, and With the Old […]