Author Archives: Martin Albright

It’s 5 pm: Do you know where your guns are?

Within just the past week, Colorado has seen two terrible gun-related tragedies involving children. The worst part in all instances like these, is that they were wholly preventable. The first incident happened on December 23rd…

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Gun Review: Smith and Wesson Model 64 (DAO)

“A Revolver? Really?” Yeah, I’ve heard that a time or two over the past years. Now I don’t hate automatic pistols. Really, I don’t. I own a very nice Glock that serves as my primary CCW weapon. But as I’ve … Continue reading

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Posted in Concealed Carry, Gun Review, Guns for Beginners, Handguns, Open Carry, Personal Defense | 15 Comments

The Wild, Wild West. Or Not

Years ago, when I was in college, Frontier Violence: Another Look was required reading for one of my Western American History courses. A portion of the book was called “The Myth of Frontier Violence.” The argument: while America’s western frontier could certainly be … Continue reading

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Does CCW Prevent Mass Shootings?

When gun rights supporters pushed “shall issue” concealed carry legislation through the majority of State legislatures, supporters claimed the move would make mass shootings less likely. CCW (Concealed Carry Weapons permits) would create an “invisible army” of permit-holders who could stop … Continue reading

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GUNS of Anarchy?

[This is part 2 of a 3-part series on the intersection of gun culture and motorcycle culture in America. Click here for part 1] I’ve been riding motorcycles for 29 years. I’ve been a gun owner for 31. So it’s fair … Continue reading

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The M1911 is the Harley-Davidson of Pistols

(Note: This is part 1 of a 3 part series I will be writing exploring the confluence of Motorcycles and Guns, two of my favorite hobbies.) Alternate title: The Harley-Davidson is the M1911 of Motorcycles. Now that comparison can either be seen … Continue reading

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First Look: Lippard A2/Combat NCO and CQB pistols

Before I get into the meat of the article, let me start with the disclaimers. This is not a full test, for reasons which will be explained below. It is more an account of my meeting with Colorado gunmakers Karl … Continue reading

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