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WYATT EARP ON SHOOTING VS. GUNFIGHTING

Interview taken from “Wyatt Earp: Frontier Marshall” by Stuart N. Lake “I was a fair hand with pistol, rifle, or shotgun, but I learned more about gunfighting from Tom Speer’s cronies during the summer of ’71 than I had dreamed was in the book. Those old-timers took their gunplay seriously, which was natural under theContinue reading “WYATT EARP ON SHOOTING VS. GUNFIGHTING”

A Few Reloading Hints and Tips

by Germán A. SalazarThere are a few little items which I find newer shooters ask about with some frequency and some which thy don’t ask about but should! Over time, as these items pop up, I’ll work them into the site. Here, in no particular order of importance are a few useful hints and tips forContinue reading “A Few Reloading Hints and Tips”

The Korean War Week 115 – What About Japan? – September 1, 1952

The aftershocks of Typhoon Karen have dumped so much rain on Korea that it’s quiet in the field this week, so I turn my attention to Japan. Japan’s situation with regard to Korea is very important, but is in a state of flux after the occupation of Japan officially ended and the UN troops thereContinue reading “The Korean War Week 115 – What About Japan? – September 1, 1952”

WOOX Introduces the New Vigilante Fixed Stock A Modern Upgrade For AR-15 & AR-10

Hickory, NC. – (August 21st, 2026) – WOOX, manufacturers of Italian-American made gunstocks, axes and knives, crafted with the finest materials and the latest technology, is proud to announce the introduction of the new Vigilante Fixed Stock. This new stock option celebrates American heritage by combining authentic Claro American walnut with premium Italian craftsmanship, delivering a distinctiveContinue reading “WOOX Introduces the New Vigilante Fixed Stock A Modern Upgrade For AR-15 & AR-10”

FPC Asks SCOTUS to End “Assault Weapon” Bans Nationwide in Landmark Second Amendment Case

FPC’s merits brief in Viramontes v. Cook County shows why the Court should hold that bans on so-called “assault weapons” are unconstitutional and semiautomatic firearms are protected by the Second Amendment. Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that its legal team has filed its merits brief with the United States Supreme Court in Viramontes v.Continue reading “FPC Asks SCOTUS to End “Assault Weapon” Bans Nationwide in Landmark Second Amendment Case”

Frank Paris Custom Pin Gun

1911_purview Colt pin gun in 45 ACP by Detroit pistolsmith Frank Paris—shod in OG double diamond grips by Guy Hogue. The slide glides on Accurails which feels like ice gliding on ice. Masterful installation of Bomar is no easy task on a GCNM. Who was Franks most famous customer? The Motorcity madman himself—Mr. Ted Nugent.

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Hardcore

Ever watched Taxi Driver and wondered about what kind of father or family Iris had? Wonder how she ended up as a whore… ahem.. sorry, “sex worker” in New York City? The writer of Taxi Driver, Paul Schrader, must have because in 1979 he wrote and directed Hardcore, starring George C Scott. The film could veryContinue reading “Hardcore”

Thinking About Safety

From our deceased friend Kevin O’Brien ( Hognose ). Larry Vickers is thinking about safety: Hat tip Miguel at Gun Free Zone, who wonders if one of the mishaps Larry’s writing about is this one. You can click the link if you like (and it’s a good tale of real-world first aid), but for mostContinue reading “Thinking About Safety”