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April 22nd, 2020 5minute read Ah, California. 39.5 million Americans call California home. Thats a bit north of eight percent of the U.S. population. California has a gross state product of $3 trillion. Ive been through California a time or three, and it is indeed a gorgeous place. However, for a red-blooded freedom-loving American patriot like me, there yet lurks a darker side to California. The Golden State has what are arguably the most draconian, freedom-averse gun laws in the country....

What is a Roof Shingle? The purpose of roof shingles is to protect the house fromrain, pests, ice, and snow. These shingles are the most widely used materials in North America because of their affordability and easy-to-install factors. The asphalt shingles are saturated under hot tarmac before the top surface is covered with minerals. Pros Cons There 3 asphalt shingle subtypes. These are: Fiberglassis a sub-key in of asphalt shingles....

Even those with extremely limited knowledge of firearms could identify a Luger. In this article, well examine one of the 1911s greatest battlefield opponents, the 9mm P.08 Luger. Many armies looked to test the Luger. One of them was even the United States. The American Luger In April 1901, U.S. So, in 1907, the Luger was being tested by U.S. Once again, despite decent performance in the tests, U.S. Ordnance passed on the Luger....

One such right was the right to keep and bear private arms for a variety of legitimate purposes. This attempt, which was largely unsuccessful, led to the start of the war at Lexington and Concord. Referring to Whom? “The Lexington Minuteman” statue symbolizes the American tradition of an armed citizenry standing up against tyranny. Image: Shutterstock/LI Cook According to the Framers, what is the militia to which the Second Amendment refers?...

The SAINT pistols barrel lengths less than 8, and its fitted with a stabilizing brace. Who am I to argue? Now they have taken it one step further with the SAINT Pistol. Springfield Armory has introduced a full line of SAINT Pistols, like this SAINT Victor 5.56mm. This opens a whole new facet of handgun shooting for this old dog. My approach to the SAINT Pistol was to see it as a close-range self-defense pistol....

April 18th, 2020 4minute read Recently I attended an outdoor low light shooting class. Apparently, around 90 to 100 lumens is the minimum to negatively affect the human eye. It also offers enough illumination to see details, such as what a person is holding. Flashlight Modes Another consideration when choosing a flashlight is the different modes many offer. The five most common I found include high, medium, low, strobe and SOS....

April 17th, 2020 5:01 runtime The new XD-M Elite series has been turning heads since they premiered. The Elite series is made up of six different guns, each with a different mission set. Needless to say, I was curious. It fit me like a glove. And I immediately noticed the changes in the design from the original XD-M family. The ambidextrous ergonomics are excellent and Im sure lefties will be grateful for the design....

This has driven many of us to buy countless holsters in pursuit of the one. But first, you have to find that ideal EDC pistol. For me, the Springfield Hellcat OSP (optical sight pistol) is a real contender. The Covert IWB holster from Crucial Concealment gives you a discreet means of carrying an optic-equipped Hellcat OSP pistol. The Hellcat OSP as an EDC has flipped the firearms industry on its head for multiple reasons....

War in the Industrial Age stole life on a scale previously unimagined. John Moses Browning was the most gifted gun designer who ever drew breath. John Browning was particularly busy in the early part of the 20thcentury. The M1918A2 BAR was the warhorse Squad Automatic Weapon for U.S. infantry forces throughout three wars. He bodged up the 1911 pistol along with the M1917 belt-fed, water-cooled machinegun. He also drew up plans for something radically fresh and new....

April 13th, 2020 4minute read Theres an old saying, failing to plan, is planning to fail. Sometimes the failure is just not thinking about it until its too late. On the Hunt So my search ensued. you’re free to purchase bags for every situation, as well as either empty or pre-packed. A hiker may not want the same gear as a hunter or a shooter. When choosing the bag, it should meet certain criteria....

The simplest solution (albeit initially the most expensive!) is the one Springfield Armory pursued in the EMP series. No more obsessing over magazine construction and wondering whether blocking the magazine at front or back is preferable. The EMP4 is more like a full-size gun still very concealable and fits my hand better. The single-stack magazine holds an extra round over the shorter EMP for a capacity of 10+1. The frontstrap has Springfields Posi-Lock grip texture....

April 11th, 2020 4minute read First, let me make one thing clear before you read on. This article is NOT about the best choice in pistols for concealed carry. Whether you choose to carry a revolver, striker fired, or double/single hammer driven pistol is very personal. it’s crucial that you carry the punch in of pistol YOU find most comfortable carrying. Although I dont agree with all of these, here are a few ways people carry a 1911....

If you dont have the greenest thumb, then now is a good time to start learning. That means youll need some seeds. Its easy to get overwhelmed with seed buying. Growing your own food can be an excellent part of a long-term survival plan. Image: Shutterstock/amenic181 There are thousands of different varieties, and just as many questions. Whats the difference between heirloom and hybrid? How do you know what grows well in your area?...