The trend of home concealment furniture has picked up speed recently, especially with crime being on the increase. Multitudes of firearms-related conventions, trade shows and expos across the country are featuring these products. It’s an interesting concept – hiding firearms in plain sight where no one would bat an eye at it being anything other […]

The AR platform is popular for personal/home defense. Crimson Trace recently introduced an aftermarket tactical light, the CWL-202, for rail-equipped long guns. We are going to kick off a series of how-to articles that feature one of the country’s top trainers giving us recommendations on how to use Crimson Trace products. We’ll begin with the […]

Huntsville, AL – Remington introduces the Model RM380 Executive, an all-metal, micro pistol designed for concealed carry.   A tough, all-metal construction for ultimate durability and longevity, the RM380 also features the longest barrel in its class to maximize muzzle velocity and bullet expansion, while facilitating shooting precision and accuracy.  Weighing just 12.2 ounces unloaded […]

I am not defined by one thing, one style or one hobby and it’s no secret that I love, love, love clothes and boots. My clothes often express my personality, my mood or attitude for the day or my appreciation of certain styles. No matter what I am wearing, it must be functional, as I […]

I’d lost the battle. It was a valiant effort (if squinty eyes and cocked head are valiant), but Mother Nature won; I needed reading glasses. I probably owe legions of students an apology too, because for years, when someone would bemoan a “fuzzy front sight” or show up to shoot with upside-down cheaters perched on […]

Hunting sheep is known to be challenging, no matter where you are hunting. Sheep travel in herds and have great eyesight. These 2 factors, combined, make hunting this species extremely challenging. Recently, I had an opportunity to hunt feral sheep on the Big Island of Hawaii. Here are a few tips that I would like […]

When considering owning a firearm for hunting, I wanted a versatile firearm caliber. I wanted a rifle that I can hunt many species with that will be effective in helping me make a clean and ethical shot. Since I am a hunting guide, I wanted it chambered in .300 caliber. This caliber has the versatility […]

Crimson Trace® continues to help customers select a holster for their firearm(s) equipped with a laser sight, and the company’s free 40-page-plus online holster resource guide—located at www.holsterresourceguide.com–offers full details on more than 3,300 specially designed holsters. These custom created solutions answer the question of what holster will fit a specific firearm with a Crimson […]

If you don’t know by now, I’m a big fan of CrossBreed Holsters. My every day carry for the past several years has been the Mini Appendix IWB, which I love! When I heard that CrossBreed was coming out with a new cutting-edge holster, which they’ve dubbed “The Reckoning,” I felt a tinge of excitement, […]

It’s the holiday season, which usually means dinner parties, get-togethers, and new outfits. Yes, silky shirts, heels, skirts and dresses aren’t always conducive for concealed carry on your body. For some who carry everyday, this may mean switching to off body concealed carry, a viable alternative.   Sponsored by Gun Tote’n Mamas Holiday Concealed Carry […]

As soon as the hubster said he wanted to go to Colorado Springs, Colorado, for a class reunion at the “Blue Zoo,” aka Air Force Academy, I began making plans … not what to wear to class events, such as dinners and a football game, but how in the wide world of sports can we […]

Shopping for a new firearm is a fun and exciting event. This event can be somewhat less enjoyable for some of us ladies because of something known as “gunsplaining,” which is a humorous term to describe the verbiage used by the person behind the sales counter when he or she assumes that female customers are […]

We continue our series in what to wear to the range. Michelle kicked it off with why finding actual shooting glasses is so important, as opposed to trendy sunglasses, and I’m going to travel now from head to toe. I’ve seen several influencers in the shooting world wearing everything from stilettos to Birkenstocks with open […]

If you’ve been following this series on obtaining a concealed carry license (CCL), you’ve already read about Elizabeth Buerling’s background in part 1 and about her lessons on grip, trigger press and sight picture in part 2. In this 3rd part of the series, Elizabeth learns the importance of proper gear for training and how […]

As someone who has been shooting and hunting for many years, one of my favorite ways to spend an afternoon is heading out to our local gun range and getting in some practice with my rifle or handgun. More often than not, if my husband accompanies me, our competitive streaks come out and we end […]

The people at Crimson Trace have heard just about every crazy idea out there involving the use of lasers (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) on firearms. So much so, that they created a list of the top 15 most common laser myths they’ve heard. The following is a sampling of the those laser […]

Crimson Trace®, recognized as America’s Top Brand of laser sights and tactical lights in a shooting sports industry survey, announces the release of the innovative Lasersaddle™ LS-250 red laser sight (and LS-250G green laser sight) for the Mossberg® Shockwave™ firearm. The simple-to-install Lasersaddle LS-250/G laser sight secures onto the firearm’s receiver side and upper area […]

Crossbreed Holsters is known for quality craftsmanship of its line of holsters. We took a little tour and met the craftsmen and team that runs the engine that is one of this country’s finest holster makers. All photos by Jason Baird. It started with a vision, by Crossbreed Holster’s founder Mark Craighead. In 2005, Mark, […]

I met Theresa Shields at the Fairfax Rod and Gun Club on a cold and blustery day during a demo event we were hosting. New to the shotgun sports, Theresa was a natural and smashed targets in no time. She exuded excitement about our line of Syren shotguns. We started talking and told me she […]

You know what’s fun? Trying new things. You know what’s even more fun? Trying new guns! I recently had the opportunity to review the oh-so-much-fun Remington Model 870 Tac-14 Marine Magnum, and I have to say, it did not disappoint. Sponsored by Liberty Safe I should give you a little background on the Remington Tac-14, […]

America’s Top Brand of laser sights, Crimson Trace®, today announced the release of 11 new riflescopes designed to meet the needs of tactical, long range, hunting and recreational firearms enthusiasts. This new custom-designed riflescope line ranges from a 1-4X24mm in the sporting line up to a 5-25X56mm long-range tactical riflescope. Riflescopes designed for short, medium, […]

Almost a year ago I traveled to Las Vegas to attend the Springfield Armory Desert Duel, a writer’s event where they introduced new firearms. One of these firearms was the M1A 6.5 Creedmoor, which technicially was not a new rifle, but a new chamber. In the past, Springfield’s M1A Loaded only came chambered in .308 […]

Every family has its rules. As gun owners, we have some very important rules that everyone must follow. These rules apply to everyone, no matter their ages. We don’t grow out of the requirements to follow the rules of firearms safety, in fact, as we age, as we gain experience with firearms; it’s our job […]

I’ve been looking for a handgun that would be appropriate for my 8-year old daughter to try for her first time. She’s shot a few rifles now, and enjoyed the experience, so I wanted to ensure that this was pleasurable for her as well. I couldn’t have made a better selection than the Volquartsen American Flag […]

Gun safety is literally in gun owners’ hands with the revolutionary design by IDENTILOCK®, a biometric gun lock that unlocks with the touch of the correct fingerprint. Avid outdoorswoman and conservationist, Jules McQueen, is advocating all gun owners to utilize IDENTILOCK’s technology. Learn more about this advanced technology and how it can potentially save lives […]

I’ve been struggling with my shotgun shooting for the past few years. Not so much 3-gun or wing shooting, but oh … those orange clays. To help up my game I finally decided to get fit for a custom shotgun. I reached out to Dave Miller of Miller Shooting Sports, who also works as the […]

I’ve noticed a trend on social media, especially from “influencers,” that has me quite concerned about the eyesight of a few generations of shooters. It seems the focus of photos posted from the range have changed from practicing self-protection, competing or educating to a “Look at me … I’m holding a firearm” approach. The cool […]

Last July, managing editor Michelle Cerino and I took a little quick trip to Portland, Oregon, at the invitation of one of our partners at The WON, Crimson Trace. Both of us have been using the products for years now — including laser sights and tactical lights — and the good folks at Crimson Trace […]

I love secrets, mysteries and even those hidden picture puzzles from Highlights magazine. Perhaps that’s what drew me to Liberty Home Concealment furniture. They build everyday pieces of furniture and decor with hidden compartments to conceal firearms (or anything else you may choose). I decided the Freedom Series coatrack would look perfect in my entrance […]

There have been a lot of firsts in the last year of my life. I have become a first-time homeowner, a first-time gun owner and most importantly, I have become a first-time mommy. I am willing to do anything and everything possible to keep my little boy safe and that is why I have been […]