Category Archives: Guns for Beginners

Choose Carefully When Buying Your First Pistol

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Jim Barrett

I’m going to go out on a limb here and suggest that many people who who get into pistols end up selling the first gun they buy within one year of purchasing it. Let me add a couple of caveats … Continue reading →

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Question of the Day: Is Airsoft Sexy?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Robert Farago
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First Time CHL: End of Month Update

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Tyler Kee

January ended with more paperwork completed for my Texas CHL (Concealed Handgun License). But, truth be told, I’ve taken few practical steps towards my goal of armed self-defense. The longest journey starts with a single bullet; I’ve fired my fair … Continue reading →

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Dr. Strange Gun or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love My Glock

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Robert Farago

The strangest thing happened the other day. I pulled the trigger on my XDm and nothing happened. Tap, rack, bang. Yes, but—the nine mil had never failed to fire. Never. Not once in over 7000 rounds (easy). The rest of … Continue reading →

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Back From the Dark Side: Becoming a Gun Owner. Again.

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Marlie Patton

In 1997, I purchased my first firearm: a compact 9mm Sigma made by Smith & Wesson. At the time, I thought I was taking a bold step in the direction of protecting myself. I’d never fired a weapon before, despite being … Continue reading →

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Gunsite Day: Close-Range Encounters

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Eric

I was able to spend a few hours at Gunsite again last week. I worked on close range scenarios involving both open hands and knife. By close range, I mean within 15 feet or so. My main takeaway: if someone … Continue reading →

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Ask Foghorn: Making the Switch from IWB to OWB Concealed Carry

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Nick Leghorn

  Tyler Kee writes to RF and me: What gives guys? Both of you carry OWB. How do you keep things tucked away and hidden from view? Let me in on the secret. Okay.

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