Featured History The Wild West – a Brief and Influential Time By Fred Mastison • February 7, 2025 The Wild West is one of the most romanticized periods in U.S. history. It brings to mind images of cowboys,... Read more »
Featured Humidors 101 – Everything You Need to Know By Fred Mastison • February 6, 2025 To many, cigars represent not just a hobby but a lifestyle. If you’re a seasoned aficionado or a newcomer, properly... Read more »
Featured Personal Defense Pepper Spray – A Spicy Look at This Painful Weapon By Fred Mastison • February 5, 2025 Pepper spray has existed in various configurations for a long time. Originating from ancient practices, it evolved into a modern,... Read more »
Featured Training Training the Trainer – The Future of Firearms Training By Fred Mastison • February 4, 2025 Unlike any other subject, teaching dangerous or even lethal force carries a responsibility like no other topic. In addition, students... Read more »
Featured Guns Shooting 101 Shotguns Pump Shotgun vs Semi Auto Shotgun – What’s the Difference? By Fred Mastison • February 3, 2025 One of the most dangerous aspects of the firearms world is assumed knowledge. As long-time gun owners, we often assume... Read more »
Guns Handguns Ballistic Masterpiece: Walther’s Meister Q5 Match Arabesque By Fred Mastison • February 3, 2025 It seems that 90% of our handguns are black and utilitarian. We accept that because, for the most part, they... Read more »
Ammo Featured How Much Ammunition Is Enough? By Fred Mastison • February 1, 2025 One question I get often is, “How much ammo should I store?” This question is complex, and I equate it... Read more »
Guns Handguns Semi-Automatic Handguns Guns 101-1911 Frame Sizes By Fred Mastison • January 31, 2025 I have had countless great discussions with new gun owners. Many of them are embracing the gun culture and becoming... Read more »
Accessories Suppressors & Silencers Silencer Central Banish 9K By Fred Mastison • January 28, 2025 SHOT Show can be like trying to take a sip from a fire hydrant. The number of “new” products can... Read more »
Guns Handguns Semi-Automatic Handguns Get To Know The Latest 1911 Double-Stack By Nighthawk Custom, The Double Agent By Fred Mastison • January 26, 2025 Nighthawk Custom has been the source of beautiful 1911s for over two decades. Mark Stone and his team of exceptional... Read more »
