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HK USP 40S&W– the Most Boring Handgun in the World

May 16, 2013 In Firearms Possession, Gun Shooting, The Hoosier Gun Guy 1 Comment
HK USP 40S&W

I starting out shooting International Defensive Pistol Association competitions some 13 years ago with a highly customized Colt 1911 .45 that was a hoot to shoot.  That big .45 semi-wadcutter slug left perfect .452 inch holes in targets that you could see from 20 yards away.  It was soft shooting and had a crisp trigger.  Of course I dropped some $600 in upgrades to that basic model Colt, with all new trigger parts, sights, grips, barrel, and a crisp gunsmith trigger job from our friend Ray Saltzman.  The best thing about that Colt was I got to learn as I shot.  I got to learn about Read More »

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Trip to the Gun Show is like Disneyland from Grownups

May 9, 2013 In 2nd Amendment Rights, Firearms Possession, Gun Shooting, Lynne Finch-Charlesworth Leave a Comment
Disneyland castle

If you’ve never been to a gun show you are in for a treat!  Be prepared for a plethora of sights, sounds and smells.  At a large show you will likely hear a symphony of duck, turkey and deer calls.  The smells include cleaners, jerky, the intoxicating scent of gun oil on a shiny new firearm…and the people!  Young, old, in-between, camo, khaki, jeans, and often a few interesting alternative forms of dress.  Antique firearms and swords, exotic wood rifle stocks, amazing selections of pistols, shotguns, rifles…modern, old west style…holsters, sights, leather, magazines, ammo, safes, Read More »

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Gun Whisperer – You Have Questions, We Have Answers

April 30, 2013 In Firearms Instruction, Gun Shooting, Gun Whisperer, NRA Certified Trainer, Training Leave a Comment
SHOOT Book

Dear Gun Whisper, I’m interested in trying competition shooting but don’t know how where to find information.  What can I do? Signed, wanting to show off Dear Show Off, Competition can be a lot of fun, and gives you a chance to see how you stand next to your peers.  There are multiple types of competition, USPSA, IPSC, Cowboy Action… You can look on the web for a club hosting a competition near you.  One reference that explains competitions and may help you to choose a style is the book by International Shooting Champion Julie Golob SHOOT.  You can find it on Amazon and Read More »

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Who’s in Your Safety Circle?

April 18, 2013 In Firearms Instruction, Gun Safety, Gun Shooting, Lynne Finch-Charlesworth, Training Leave a Comment
Road Cone with reflective bands

What is a safety circle? That is your personal perimeter, your “on guard” zone, no one should enter your safety circle without your awareness. The diameter of your circle may vary depending on your location, but a general rule of thumb is 21 feet, which is the distance an average person can close on you in about 2 seconds. For those of us who are challenged estimated feet, it is about two car lengths in any direction. You safety circle is especially important in public places like parking lots where so many bad things; robberies, car jacking, etc., can happen. Most people will pass Read More »

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Gun Whisperer – You Have Questions, We Have Answers

April 16, 2013 In Gun Safety, Gun Shooting, Gun Whisperer Leave a Comment
Flying brass

Dear Gun Whisperer I keep hearing about “Safe Direction”, need to keep the gun pointed in a safe direction, etc. What is a safe direction, can’t I just point at the floor or a wall, or outside? Why do I need to worry about it anyway? Safe or Unsafe? Dear Safe or Unsafe Very simply stated, a Safe Direction is a direction which, if the gun were to be fired (and we know they don’t go off by themselves) no one would be injured or killed and property damage would be minimized. This is an important concept, number one, no one gets hurt, number two, minimize property damage as Read More »

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Spring is Here, Time to Run, Jog, Walk or Bike

April 9, 2013 In Gun Safety, Gun Shooting, Lynne Finch-Charlesworth, Training Leave a Comment
jogging

If you have a Concealed Carry Permit, you probably want to be able to exercise armed, but how? There are several ways to do that effectively. A quick release Fanny Pack works well for biking and walking but not so much for running or jogging. 5.11 and others, make compression shirts, close fitting garments that have wicking properties so you can wear them under a running shirt, and they have Velcro close pockets integrated under the arms, similar to the position for a shoulder holster. Under Tech Under Cover also makes compression shirts, and for the ladies, compression shorts with a built in Read More »

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The Zombie Hordes

April 2, 2013 In Breaking News, Deadly Force, Gun Shooting, Lynne Finch-Charlesworth Leave a Comment
zombie ammo

A Zombie is defined as an animated corpse. If you are a regular visitor you may have seen the previous post, One if by Land, Two if by Sea, Three if by…Graveyard? In the words of that darling cherub Carol Ann “They’re back.” At least that is the word that went out over the emergency broadcast system of KRTV in Great Falls Montana recently. Viewers heard, "Civil authorities in your area have reported that the bodies of the dead are rising from the grave and attacking the living." The voice warned not "to approach or apprehend these bodies as they are extremely dangerous." Apparently the Read More »

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Introducing Elite Defense to Our Readers

March 12, 2013 In Bryan L. Ciyou, Featured, Gun Shooting, Training Leave a Comment
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As General Counsel for gunshowstoday.com and gunshowminute.com, I had a chance to become acquainted with the fine folks at Elite Defense by the 2013 Shot Show in Las Vegas in January. This included an invitation to visit their HQ in Michigan, the focus of this blog post. Elite Defense is a leading exporter for EOTech and other tactical, high-quality military and police supplies, including other ITAR controlled products. On the domestic front, Dennis Finnegan, President, and Frank Moss, Domestic Sales Manager, invited us to tour their new facilities in Chelsea, Michigan. The breath of Read More »

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When is a Finger Just a Finger?

March 5, 2013 In Firearms Instruction, Firearms Possession, Gun Safety, Gun Shooting, Lynne Finch-Charlesworth, NRA Certified Trainer, Traveling Leave a Comment
finger_gun

Apparently not when it is being pointed in a “threatening” manner, implying a gun, by a six-year old.  Once again, Zero Tolerance triumphs over Common Sense.  A Maryland First Grader was suspended for pointing his finger and saying “Pow”.  He was also forced to pay a visit to a counselor.  Gee, what is the penalty if instead of “Pow” you say “Pull”?  Would you be forced to visit a zoo and watch animals releasing noisy noxious fumes into the air?  Just to be clear, we are talking about the index finger here. How many of us grew up outside from dawn to dusk, running Read More »

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Gun Whisperer – You Have Questions, We Have Answers

February 28, 2013 In Firearms Instruction, Firearms Possession, Gun Safety, Gun Shooting, Gun Whisperer Leave a Comment
Three Reasons to Attend a Reputable Shooting School/Course of Instruction For Gun Handling

Dear Gun Whisperer, I went to the range to practice last weekend and couldn’t hit my target for anything!  With ammo so expensive, I hate just throwing it away without seeing any value in my practice.  What can I do? May as well be Shooting in the Dark Dear Shooting in the Dark, We all have days when we go to the range and feel like we are wearing oven-mitts.  First, give yourself a break!  Next...take a deep breath and reset, just like re-booting your computer. Start with the fundamentals, where are your feet, are your knees flexed, is your body in the correct position, Read More »

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