Bill Shawley

The 6 Worst Guys You See At The Gun Range

Anyone who has spent any time on a gun range knows there’s an element of truth to these hilarious stereotypes.

What's legal for Louisiana's primitive-firearms deer season?

Louisiana's primitive-arms deer season has undergone substantial changes since it was introduced as a way to allow hunters to target the largest game animals in the state the same way their forefathers did. When it was first implemented, only rifles that...

The 10 Best Concealed Carry Handguns on the Market

These 10 compact handguns would all be perfect for concealed carry. We score them by stopping power, weight, ease of use and price.

Concealed Carry In Your Vehicle Tips

We spend alot of time in our cars. If you have a firearm you should consider these tips essential for conceal carry in your vehicle.

Why You Always Say No to the Police

Right now, I only have one child and she’s just 8 months old. But I look forward to the day when I can buy her her first .22 rifle. Since every child matures differently, I’m not sure when that day will be, but because she’s a girl, I think it’s safe to say she’ll be getting a gun a lot sooner than any son I may

What to Do If You're Pulled Over By the Police and You're Legally Carrying a Concealed Firearm

If you don't want to accidentally get shot by the police, here is what you should do during a stop

8 Uncommon Rifle Shooting Tips For Beginners

Title image: This new shooter has exercised proper trigger follow through while shooting my Lithgow Enfield. Unfortunately, one leg of the rest he is using has begun to fall off the table. He will have to readjust his shooting position before he takes the next shot, which may cause his group to open up. Teaching …<br>Read More …

Would you like a virtual gun range in your living room? (VIDEO)

Sixense Entertainment is a virtual reality developer that wants to take digital entertainment in a new direction with their STEM System.

Do you need to be a gunsmith to install sights on your pistol?

Wondering if you can install your own pistol sights? If you are handy and take you time, you should be able to do them yourself. Here's a video of a newbie.

Tips for the Woodsman

By Darrell HollandAGI Senior Instructor/Master Gunsmith If you are a hunter or long-range rifle shooter, you know how important it is to have your rifle as clean as you can get it, and lubricated p…

Armory 101: Know Your Laser Combat Weapons

Tactical laser combat is completely different from traditional kiddie, glow in the dark laser tag. Plastic, lightweight guns, slimy vests? No way. At Battle House, the military-style, mission-based laser combat battles are played with weapons that are the closest you can get to the real thing. All use infra-red light, and not actual lasers, to provide a safe gaming experience. Unlike paintball or air-soft, there are no dangerous projectiles either.

Why Does She Need a Defense Rifle?

Why does she "need" a defense rifle? Why did she need to ride in the front of the bus? Because the Constitution protects her freedom to do so. That’s all the justification she needs, and all

Choosing A Home Defense Gun: Pistol, Rifle Or Shotgun?

There are a great many out there to choose from, but do you pick a pistol, rifle or a shotgun as a home defense gun? A lot of people swear by one, the other or having all three at home in case of the very, very worst. The truth is that you should have what you're competent with, but each has benefits and drawbacks.

Should You Keep a Rifle Ready for Neighborhood Defense?

Recent events have witnessed armed citizens not only defending their home, but their neighbors, from active killers. A rifle is the tool for such defense.

How Much Does Brush Deflect a Rifle Bullet?

Photo: Donald M Jones The bull is standing broadside just behind that screen of brush. Do you shoot through the limbs and hope your bullet punches home? Or do you wait for a clear shot, even if it means the elk might get away? Most of us answer that question by referring to some vague understanding of cartridge-box ballistics. “I’m shooting brush-busting bullets,” some might reason. Others might justify their decision to shoot by telling you that their big-bore rifle hammers right through…

How to Uncork a Bottle of Champagne with a Rifle

How to Mount a Rifle Scope

You can mount your own rifle scope. With the right tools and understanding, you don't have to outsource your optics mounting.

How to Properly Zero a Rifle in Five Steps

Want to know how to properly zero a rifle? Check out these five simple steps that will have you on target in no time.

How to pick a scope for your rifle

By John Scarbrough, Tactical Response First you need to ask yourself a question? Why do you want a scope? There are many reasons for having a scoped rifle.