How to Interpret Your Dreams about Spiders

Fear-factor aside, spiders are actually a quite common dream symbol. With that said, there is no single way to interpret seeing spiders in dreams. So, lets explore the full web of spider dream meanings! Below, we cover the most common spider dream interpretations. Dreaming of these creepy crawlers can also symbolize negative influences that are currently bugging you. A Spark of Creative Energy Spiders in dreams can also symbolize creativity and construction....

June 23, 2022 · 6 min · 1196 words · Ana Fox

How Do I Set Up an AR-15 for Home Defense?

Users can also easily mount attachments. When choosing how to set up your AR, take into consideration your surroundings. Check out thisarticle on rural self-defense rifles. Illuminating your target with a light is a necessity unless you have night vision capabilities. Also, shining a white light on your target can give you a tactical advantage. Regardless of the size of your property, having a max barrel length of 16 is a good idea....

June 22, 2022 · 3 min · 458 words · Kathryn Ford

America’s Unknown Gunner Aces of World War II

Ordnance had developed the Browning .50 caliber machine gun into an effective aircraft weapon. The AN prefix stood for Army-Navy, and the light barrel version of the M2 (61 lbs.) ultimately became the standard weapon for almost every significant American combat aircraft of World War II. A ball turret gunner of the 8th Air Force removes his AN/M2 .50 cal MG for cleaning in England, June 1944. Image: NARA One of these tools was a camera-gun that was close in size and shape to a Lewis machine gun....

June 21, 2022 · 3 min · 578 words · Chase Martinez

Slow Down to Speed Up: The Secret To Effective Pistol Presentations

Or maybe this one? Youve got to slow down so you could speed up later. How about my favorite that most never explain? It is where the grip starts, trigger press begins and shot placement follows. As our brain remembers the proper positions, we can speed this up. If you have ashot timer, this is a great tool for trainingon and off the range. With skill-stacking, you focus on the entirety of the process rather than simply perfecting just one part....

June 20, 2022 · 2 min · 227 words · William Hall

Viridian C5L Review: Light/Laser Combo and 23 Rounds of 9mm?

Heading Indoors with Viridian That brings me to this review. For the exact same reasons, I wanted to evaluate and assess it for a static self-defense role. Is this an ideal gun for the bedside? Does the Viridian C5L turn the XD-M Elite 5.25″ Precision into the perfect defensive pistol? The author reviews the light and laser unit to determine the answer. When we talk bedside guns, in my opinion, its absolutely critical to have a weapon-mounted light....

June 19, 2022 · 2 min · 422 words · Connie Brown

Ammunition Powerhouse: Federal at 100 Years

June 18th, 2022 10minute read It was a duck or a rat. Lets say the first game I shot with a Federal load was the duck. (Back then Federal focused on shotshells.) If you know guns, then you know Federal. But, do you know the history of this 100-year-old ammunition company? The teal had left clouds the color of worn asphalt to zip through tree tops bent by cold wind....

June 18, 2022 · 6 min · 1259 words · John Wilcox

The Armory Life Interviews: Hillsdale College’s Konrad Ludwig

Fortunately, that assessment doesnt describe Konrad Ludwig. During that time, he saw frontline combat, including during the 2008 Battle of Sadr City. The Armory Life (TAL):Is it fair to say that youre not the typical college student? Konrad Ludwig:Not at all. That is quite fair. Im a student veteran and I served in the Army from 2005 to 2010. Im about a dozen years older than most of the students at Hillsdale College....

June 17, 2022 · 3 min · 611 words · Thomas Mcdaniel

How Long Range Can the Hellcat Pro 9mm Go?

But for most, human error will end up preventing those kinds of results. The Challenge: How Far Can I Shoot the Hellcat Pro? We came up with a game, if you want to think of it that way. But, its important to point out we still stayed safe and practiced proper gun safety. Once Grant did this, he shot a confirmation group at 25 yards. We also made sure to have all the same ammunition for our test....

June 16, 2022 · 2 min · 404 words · Lindsay Williams

Range Time with Springfield Armory Emissary 4.25″ 9mm

June 15th, 2022 6minute read Ive handled a lot of 1911 pistols over the years. Many of them have been factory guns, while a significant number have been from smaller, custom shops. When done right, a 1911-style handgun is a thing of pure joy. When done wrong, the pistols are nothing more than an ineffective boat anchor. The fourth Emissary, a 4.25 pistol chambered in 9mm, is sitting next to me on the desk....

June 15, 2022 · 3 min · 512 words · Heidi Lewis

King Kong, Stop-Motion Filming & the M1911 in WWI?

In stop-motion animation, each movement is a coordinated series of still frames. By 1918 standards, this film is an advanced work of camera tricks. More than a century later, it still holds up surprisingly well. OBrien followed up onThe Lost Worldwith the massive box-office hitKing Kongin 1933. Stop-motion animation is difficult, time-consuming work that has delighted film fans for more than a century.

June 14, 2022 · 1 min · 63 words · Alexis Berry

How to Reverse the 5.56mm Hellion Bullpup Ejection System

June 13th, 2022 2:31 runtime Are you a left-handed shooter? Do you enjoy the majesty of bullpup rifles? Youve come to the right place. Before doing any work on your Hellion, ensure the gun is unloaded and safe to work on. TheSpringfield Hellionis fully ambidextrous, including the ejection ports. Fear not, I am here to help with step-by-step directions and imagery. I am a right-handed individual, but I am also a dangerously curious individual....

June 13, 2022 · 3 min · 550 words · Kerry Gonzales

A Guide to Getting DOPE

Is it hard to DOPE a scope, though? If you have the proper equipment and the data, its actually simple. So, what is DOPE? DOPE is actually an acronym that stands for Data On Previous Engagement. Its as simple as it sounds. Basically, you shoot based off of data that has been collected beforehand. Is this ever how it works? No, but its all about having the best starting place possible....

June 12, 2022 · 2 min · 282 words · Nicholas Le

Carrying the XD 3″ Sub-Compact 9mm

June 11th, 2022 5minute read Ive always loved theSpringfield XD Sub-Compact. Full-Size Feel This pistol is sort of a big-little handgun. Overall, the gun is small enough to be easily concealed. But, unlike other small guns, not too small that it is difficult to grasp or control. As for weight, the pistol weighs in at 26 ounces with the flush-fitting magazine. Loaded with 13 rounds of 9mm, the guns weight increases to around 32 ounces....

June 11, 2022 · 2 min · 360 words · Steven Thompson