Category Archives: Ask Foghorn

Ask Foghorn: Medical Kits for the Firing Range

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Nick Leghorn

  Yesterday I talked about a med kit that’s being offered for sale that isn’t up to my standards. What followed in the comments was a pretty good conversation about the benefits of clotting agents, the appropriateness of duct tape … Continue reading →

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Posted in Ask Foghorn, Gear, Guns for Beginners, Personal Defense, Training & Technique | 31 Comments

Ask Foghorn: Are Lasers Really Useful?

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Nick Leghorn

Reader Joshua asks (nearly a year ago now): Can you tell me how useful a Crimson Trace laser system would be for a beginner? A red laser sounds pretty cool. Green laser sounds cool too, but given physics, is going … Continue reading →

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Posted in Ask Foghorn, Guns for Beginners, Handguns, Personal Defense, Training & Technique | 30 Comments

Ask Foghorn: Eliminating AR-15 Wobble

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Nick Leghorn

  Reader DrewR55 writes: I have what seems to be a common AR issue. I’ve assembled a Palmetto State Armory AR-15 and the rifle functions perfectly well. But I have what is to me an unacceptable amount of play between … Continue reading →

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Posted in Ask Foghorn, Rifles | 27 Comments

Ask Foghorn: Staking your Gas Key?

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Nick Leghorn

Reader Donald writes: The one concern I have building [a bolt carrier group] myself is staking the gas key. I have seen a guy on Youtube do it with a $80 dollar tool but was hoping not to have to … Continue reading →

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Posted in Ask Foghorn, Guns for Beginners, Rifles | 35 Comments

Ask Foghorn: Meters v. Yards for Zero Distance?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Nick Leghorn

Jeremy writes: I don’t know if you guys have gotten this question before, or if it would warrant writing an article, but do you have any feedback on zeroing a rifle on a range measured in yards, and then how … Continue reading →

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Posted in Ammo, Ask Foghorn, Guns for Beginners, Training & Technique | 8 Comments

Ask Foghorn: Do Indoor Ranges Pose Health Risks?

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Nick Leghorn

Matt writes: I’ve gone to different indoor ranges because I like to rent and shoot different handguns. I can see the fans going, they all say they’re safe. But no matter where, after shooting 200 rounds or so I feel … Continue reading →

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Posted in Ask Foghorn, Gear, Guns for Beginners, Training & Technique | 51 Comments

Ask Foghorn: What’s Up With the Ammo Shortage?

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Nick Leghorn

John writes: How about some Information on why there is NO ammunition available? Is it a Govt. conspiracy? Just a “Normal” shortage? How come Wall mart, Cabalas, On line dealers, etc has NONE? It sure would be nice if TRUTH, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Ammo, Ask Foghorn, Business | 207 Comments