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  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 21, 2025
    by Greg Ellifritz on February 21, 2025 at 11:58 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Careful! The ATF Might Still Be After Your Pistol Brace The latest on the pistol brace […]

  • Free Books- Part 313
    by Greg Ellifritz on February 19, 2025 at 5:22 pm

    Amazon has a tremendous number of FREE ebooks on their website.  You can find thousands of free kindle books on Amazon’s site every day.  These books can be downloaded to a Kindle reader or a […]

  • Carrying and Using the LDK Knife
    by Greg Ellifritz on February 18, 2025 at 11:56 am

    Written by: Greg Ellifritz   Many of you are aware that I designed the Ka-Bar TDI Last Ditch Knife.  I recently received a question from a reader about some design features:   “Greg: I noticed […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 14, 2025
    by Greg Ellifritz on February 14, 2025 at 11:45 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Doing The Training Macarena “In the little time — and with the little ammunition […]

  • Terrorists in Uniform
    by Greg Ellifritz on February 11, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    Yesterday’s  Shawn Ryan Intelligence brief discussed the threat of terrorists and criminals wearing uniforms to better facilitate their attacks.  I’ve written about this issue for more than a […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 7, 2025
    by Greg Ellifritz on February 7, 2025 at 11:01 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Situational Awareness: A Critical Life Skill You Didn’t Know You Needed   If you are […]

  • Free Books- Part 312
    by Greg Ellifritz on February 5, 2025 at 7:26 pm

    Amazon has a tremendous number of FREE ebooks on their website.  You can find thousands of free kindle books on Amazon’s site every day.  These books can be downloaded to a Kindle reader or a […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 31, 2025
    by Greg Ellifritz on January 31, 2025 at 11:19 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Ayoob Files: Warning Shots We haven’t talked about warning shots for a while.  Read […]

  • Appearance on “That Weems Guy” Podcast
    by Greg Ellifritz on January 28, 2025 at 3:07 pm

    Lee hosted me on his podcast on Sunday night and posted the episode yesterday.   We talk about the Jacksonville deputy who shot the concealed carrier, and how both cops and armed citizens should […]

  • SHOT SHOW 2025
    by Greg Ellifritz on January 27, 2025 at 5:26 pm

      If you have been vacationing off the planet, you may not realize that the world’s largest trade show for shooting enthusiasts was held in Las Vegas last week.  The Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor […]

American Rifleman
  • Gun Of The Week: Benelli Lupo HPR
    on February 21, 2025 at 1:00 pm

    Welcome to another American Rifleman Gun Of The Week, and on this episode, we’re taking a closer look at Benelli’s Lupo HPR, or High Precision Rifle.

  • The Armed Citizen® Feb. 21, 2025
    on February 21, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

  • Glock 49 Gen5 MOS: The Glock 9 mm Perfected?
    on February 20, 2025 at 1:00 pm

    Available as a TALO distributor exclusive, the Glock 49 Gen5 blends the the longer G17 slide with the comfortably compact frame of the G19, and it also includes Glock's MOS optics-mounting system.

  • Olin Purchase Of Ammo, Inc. Assets to Streamline Ammo Production
    on February 20, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    Olin Corporation announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the small-caliber ammunition manufacturing assets from Ammo Inc.—parent firm of GunBroker.com—for $75 million.

  • I Have This Old Gun: Colt Police Positive
    on February 19, 2025 at 1:00 pm

    Colt's Police Positive incorporated a hammer-block safety that made it possible to safely carry with all six chambers loaded.

  • NRA Offers Second Annual Writing Competition For Law Students
    on February 19, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    The NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund has announced its second writing competition for currently enrolled law students, and cash prizes are awarded for submissions that address one of the unanswered […]

  • CVA Updates Its Single-Shot Scout Series
    on February 19, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    CVA has updated its popular and affordable Scout series of single-shot rifles and shotguns to include modern features and modern chamberings.

  • Review: Taurus TH45
    on February 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm

    The TH45, chambered in .45 ACP, arrived in 2023 followed by the 10 mm Auto TH10 in 2024. This evaluation takes a closer look at the .45 ACP version.

  • Rifleman Q&A: Altered Winchester 1894
    on February 18, 2025 at 1:00 pm

    American Rifleman staff recently received NRA member questions regarding an interesting Winchester Model 1894 carbine.

  • Springfield Armory Launches Coyote Brown 1911 DS Prodigy Comp Pistols
    on February 18, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    Springfield Armory expanded its 1911 DS Prodigy pistol line yet again with the addition of Coyote Brown models available with either a 4.25" or 5" barrel.

Michael Seekings / Shooting Performance
  • “David” Fitness Protocol
    by michael seeklander on August 31, 2024 at 9:24 pm

    (Practical (Shooting) Fitness Programming) By: Mike Seeklander Key Concepts First, let me start by saying that I am not a current, certified fitness trainer or coach. I have been in the past, but do […]

  • Carry Optics – Time to Find the Dot! 
    by michael seeklander on June 22, 2024 at 9:43 pm

    Set up and training with your first carry optic handgun. A repost from the Tactical Journal. So you have decided to put an optic on that pistol and try the new carry optics divisions in IDPA and […]

  • The FUNDAMENTAL Program Drills
    by michael seeklander on December 2, 2021 at 9:20 pm

    I get this question all the time: “Mike, I am a defensive shooter and will be practicing on an indoor range, what drills should I do in this circumstance” and I always answer that a drill is […]

  • Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk
    by michael seeklander on February 9, 2021 at 1:38 pm

    Tip #16: Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk The post Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk appeared first on Shooting-Performance.com.

  • Seven Week Concealed Carry Program
    by michael seeklander on January 14, 2021 at 6:19 pm

    This program is a simple yet highly efficient program that will help you improve your handgun shooting skills a bunch if you put the effort in. That said, one thing that you need to understand is […]

Precision Rifle Blog
  • Best Rifle Powder – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on February 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm

    Want to know what 88% of the best precision rifle competitors trust for their match ammo? We analyzed the rifle powder the top 200 PRS shooters are loading in their match ammo, and the results were […]

  • Best Scope Magnification for Long Range Shooting – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on February 2, 2025 at 6:56 pm

    Many people assume you need extreme magnification to hit targets at 1,000+ yards—but what if that’s not what the pros are actually using? I surveyed 200 of the best long range shooters in the […]

  • Best Rifle Scope For Long Range Precision Shooting – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on January 21, 2025 at 12:00 am

    What scope do the top PRS shooters swear by? Which brand surged to the top, and what key features set the pros apart? Why are some champions opting for minimalist reticles? Whether you’re upgrading […]

  • Unlock the Secrets of Ammo: A Must-Read for Every Shooter and Reloader
    by Cal on December 26, 2024 at 10:45 pm

    Looking to take your ammo knowledge to the next level? Ammunition, Demystified by Jeff Siewert is a must-read! Written by a ballistic engineer with 40 years of experience, this book pulls back the […]

  • Francis Colon Wins $20,000 at 2024 AG Cup!
    by Cal on December 16, 2024 at 2:24 am

    The 2024 AG Cup crowned its champion, and Francis Colon walked away with the $20,000 grand prize after an intense 3-day showdown against the best shooters in the world. With a total of $75,000 in […]

  • Best Long Range Bullet – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on December 14, 2024 at 3:39 am

    What does it take to win at long-range precision rifle matches? It turns out over 80% of the 200 top-ranked shooters rely on just 9 bullets! Could your ammo choice be holding you back? Discover which […]

  • New Release: Applied Ballistics Quantum App
    by Cal on December 3, 2024 at 2:05 pm

    Applied Ballistics releases its new Quantum Mobile App, which features an upgraded interface and a ton of compelling features. This app isn’t just an update; it’s a complete re-engineering, […]

  • Best Brass – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on November 29, 2024 at 6:11 pm

    From groundbreaking innovations to surprising consolidations, rifle brass has undergone a seismic shift in recent years. This article reveals the secrets behind the top brass choices of elite PRS […]

  • How Do The Best Shooters Reload? What The Pros Use
    by Cal on November 10, 2024 at 8:55 pm

    These elite PRS shooters have cracked the code on loading ammo with unmatched accuracy, but their secrets might surprise you. Discover the reloading steps the top 200 Precision Rifle Series pros […]

  • 2024 PRS Season Results + New Champ: Ben Gossett!
    by Cal on November 5, 2024 at 10:51 pm

    In a PRS Pro Series finale packed with top shooters and tough conditions, Ben Gossett pulled off an impressive comeback to take the championship. Despite facing rain, hail, and powerful winds, he […]

Ruger Firearms
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The Art of Manliness
  • Odds & Ends: February 21, 2025
    on February 21, 2025 at 2:58 pm

    In a Test of Adult Know-How, America Comes Up Short. A sobering new study reveals that American workers are falling behind their international peers in basic reading comprehension and math skills, […]

  • Podcast #1,057: The Power of the Notebook — The History and Practice of Thinking on Paper
    on February 18, 2025 at 2:53 pm

    The idea for the Art of Manliness came to me 17 years ago as I was standing in the magazine section of a Borders bookstore. As inspiration struck, I took my Moleskine out of my pocket and jotted down […]

  • Beware the Phantom Costs of Homeownership
    on February 17, 2025 at 9:18 pm

    We've lived in our house for 14 years now. We love it. We've made many memories in it, and it's served as the headquarters for the Art of Manliness. Our house is home for us. With that said, […]

  • Skill of the Week: Survive a Grenade Explosion
    on February 16, 2025 at 3:29 pm

    Despite their explosive power, it isn’t the explosion itself that’s harmful. It’s the shrapnel. Here's your best chance at surviving.

  • Odds & Ends: February 14, 2025
    on February 14, 2025 at 3:31 pm

    David Protein Bar. We're always in the process of trying out and rotating through new and different protein bars, and a few months ago, we highlighted the best we've found so far. Of those picks, the […]

  • Finally Learn How to Properly Dice an Onion
    on February 13, 2025 at 2:41 pm

    Every time I stand at my cutting board, poised over an onion with knife in hand, the same question pops into my head: "Um, what's the best way to dice this thing again?" I've watched cooking shows […]

  • Podcast #1,056: The 80/80 Marriage — A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship
    on February 11, 2025 at 2:59 pm

    A lot of people go into marriage with a 50/50 mindset. Everything in the relationship — from tangible things like childcare and chores to intangible things like the effort and energy needed to keep […]

  • Look Before You Leap: Questions to Ask to Avoid Falling in Love With the Wrong Person
    on February 10, 2025 at 4:12 pm

    Your friends saw the red flags. Your family voiced their concerns. But you were so caught up in the excitement of new love that you missed all the warning signs. Now you're stuck in a relationship […]

 

Gun Culture

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  • Down for the Count
    by David Codrea on June 9, 2022 at 6:05 pm

     What are people still doing coming here? And no, I don't see the majority coming from links at the new site.Go HERE.

  • Success of Sorts
    by David Codrea on May 6, 2022 at 4:39 pm

    It's not pretty. It's not sophisticated. There's plenty of room for improvement and helpful features.But by God, after several days of inventing new cuss words and letting my inner ADD make me no fun […]

  • 'I Find Myself to be Exorbitantly Superannuated for This Feculence'
    by David Codrea on May 5, 2022 at 4:05 pm

    Trying to set up the new site has been an exercise in pure frustration. It sure adds a whole new dimension to "A man's gotta know his limitations."Nothing about it is intuitive.  You'd think if you […]

  • Blog Update Sitrep
    by David Codrea on May 3, 2022 at 3:38 pm

    I'm workin' on it. I should be able to do a test post at the new place by the end of the week.It's been nice having less hectic days at the keyboard, especially with Spring yard work demands, but I […]

  • ‘Be a Victim’ is No Way to Run the Republic
    by David Codrea on May 2, 2022 at 9:40 pm

    No doubt, there are reasons why citizens should think twice about confronting those committing criminal acts, but prominent among those is that the same “law” that fails to “secure the […]

  • Silence from Black Leaders on Biden ATF Nomination is Deafening
    by David Codrea on April 30, 2022 at 3:23 pm

    You’d think with all their talk about “equity,” more angrily outspoken members of the Congressional  Black Caucus, representatives like Maxine Waters and Sheila Jackson Lee, would be demanding […]

  • Armed American Radio Redux
    by David Codrea on April 30, 2022 at 3:04 pm

    David Codrea explores Ukraine disarming citizens for weapons storage? WAT? [Listen]Thursday's Hour 2 program, where we discussed the (thus far unreported by anyone else) Ukraine gun storage order...

  • Donald Trump Jr’s 2A Task Force Needs Closer Scrutiny by Gun Owners
    by David Codrea on April 29, 2022 at 2:01 pm

    Fleshing out the details of the “group,” its organization and specific efforts it intends to make is important because getting visitors to register and donate seems to be the purpose of the 2A […]

  • I'll Be On Hour 2
    by David Codrea on April 28, 2022 at 7:57 pm

     TODAY on #AAR Hour 1, 4-5p ET (1-2p PT) @HT_GunWriter Lee Williams, Hour 2, 5-6p ET, (2-3p PT) @dcodrea. Good hard-hitting talk radio! Make sure to tune in or watch live at […]

  • EXCLUSIVE: Ukrainian Territorial Defense Ordered to Turn in Arms 'for Storage' Purposes
    by David Codrea on April 26, 2022 at 4:39 pm

    The disarming of citizen soldier volunteers (especially when a war is still in full swing) is a good indicator that if and when the situation in Ukraine “normalizes,” the plan is to return to […]

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