As a first responder in western Montana, I see a lot of these calls during the summer. They might be tourists who dont understand the terrain and think theyre in better shape than they are. They may be locals who have a medical condition and end up having an emergency out on the trail. Whatever the situation, a lot of these incidents are preventable. And, if its legal to do so, adding an 11thmight not be a bad idea....
September 17th, 2019 2:06 runtime How do you prefer to carry your handgun? In most situations, I prefer mine in a drop offset holster, on my strong side. I also prefer it to be 70 degrees and slightly overcast, with a breeze from the east. Which is to say, our situation and needs dont always mesh up with our preferences. And Ill readily acknowledge that in certain situations, the belt holster is not the ideal solution....
DecoratingColors Humans are creatures of color. Because vision is our primary sense, our brains rely on colors to interpret signals from the outer world. It was like that from the dawn of humanity. Red often means danger poisonous snakes, insects, blood, bushfires. Orange, also the color of fire, but a controlled one, and it excites us. Black brings the mystery and dangers of the night. This is where the story of calming colors begin....
It won me a few medals, and it made me sad to turn it back in. Springfield introduced its semi-auto-only clone, the M1A, in the mid 1970s. I tried early ones and wasnt impressed. I saw some that were sweet and some that werent. Time marched further on. Springfield listened attentively to constructive criticism from the shooting field. Quality control got better, and more consistent. M1As started winning championships. I wound up buying several over the years, and all lived up to expectations....
September 13th, 2019 4minute read Ibought my first polymer-framed pistol (a Glock 17) in 1989. Fast forward 10 years and Im looking to replace/upgrade from my full-sized 1911 in .45 ACP. Ive had that Glock 21 for twenty years. Why the Change? Two things have become apparent to me when recommending a pistol to the average person. I have very large hands, so its not a big issue for me....
September 12th, 2019 5:46 runtime How far should your concealed carry handgun be capable of shooting? If youre running off of averages, the statistics say seven yards. Positive ID, clear and present danger, blah blah blah. I dont live that way, and odds are you dont either. The fact of the matter is, the world is changing. You might find yourself in a rifle fight, holding onto just your CCW gun....
Visionis the most dominant sense in humans. Thirty to forty percent of our cerebral cortex is dedicated to oursight. That means that our brains dominantly rely on visual data to interpret reality. Colorsare a significant part of that. Colors helped them tell day from night, dusk from dawn. Besides our biology and psychology, the way we react to colors is also rooted in our cultural conditioning. That means our relationship to colors is spontaneous but somewhat complicated....
Here are a few reasons you should be giving 9mm its fair shake. Weve compared two of these cartridges previously in our9mm vs. 45 ACParticle. We encourage you to check out that article as well. Many manufacturers produce 9mm from range-grade ammo to specialized, self-defense varieties. The large quantities of 9mm ammo also help make it a more budget-friendly option. In fact, Springfield Armory offers more than 20 pistol models in 9mm....
It has ambi slide stop levers, too. Recoil was softer than expected for a pistol this light (26 oz.) running full power .45 ACP ammo. Just how controllable was it? Well, let me put it this way. One day John Strayer, Allen Davis and I got together to find out. Make of that what you will. Its up to the buyers which features they want to trade for. The XD ....
Norma priced it very aggressively, but how does it play out on the range? Is functioning and accuracy up to snuff? What Is the New Norma Tactical Ammunition? Norma is legendary in the ammunition world, for both accuracy and innovation. Now, they have turned their attention back to the .223/5.56 tactical market. Tactical Accuracy I headed to the range with aSpringfield Armory SAINT Victor rifle. It has a 16 barrel with a 1:8 twist....
The next question is which shears to use. Do you grab that $12.99 Amazon special? Use the cheap ones that came with your pre-stocked medical kit that might not work in the clutch? Enter theLeatherman Raptor Shears. Durability The Raptor is what youd expect from Leatherman rugged design and great craftsmanship. As an EMT, I typically used whatever shears were in the go bag. Then I bought the Raptor and realized what Id been missing....
This included the additional COST and WAIT TIME for the associated federal tax stamps. The forend is the perfect length; running the length of the barrel. The billet lower receiver has enough contours to give it character. The SAINT Edge pistol is built from the ground up for compact 5.56mm performance. And in a practical sense, the SAINT Edge Pistol has an enlarged magazine well to facilitate smoother reloads. A portion of the class involved bi-lateral shooting with AR systems....
August 25th, 2019 9minute read Some people cant carry more than a .380. Physical size is a factor. So is physical shape, in the sense of both configuration and condition. Wardrobe required for work or chosen for daily life may be a factor. It tends to come up short in wound ballistics as well. Springfield Armory knew that when they came up with their new 911 pistol in .380. Can this pistol manage that?...
