Category Archives: Guns for Beginners

NRA Video: A Mother’s Journey to Bearing Arms

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Nick Leghorn

From the NRA: “Tracy Scarpulla is a mother of three from Albany, New York. Her husband, Joe, is a U.S. Marine who has always believed in the right to bear arms. Tracy believed, however, that guns were dangerous so their … Continue reading →

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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

Self-Defense Tip: Practice Shooting Multiple Targets

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Robert Farago

Humans have a natural tendency to stare at a threat—and keep staring at it. That leads to bizarre ballistics; numerous citizens have shot the weapon hand of their attacker. That’s because armed defenders tend to stare at the bad guy’s … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day: Connecticut Social Studies Edition

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Robert Farago

“The courts have consistently determined that the Second Amendment does not ensure each individual the right to bear arms. The courts have never found a law regulating the private ownership of weapons unconstitutional . . . This means that the rights … Continue reading →

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Posted in Gun Control, Gun Nation, Guns for Beginners, Law and Order | 58 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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Question of the Day: Do You Have Guns Stashed Around the House?

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Robert Farago

I used to be an absolutist on “gun dispersement.” Home carry, keep a long gun in the safe room and call it good. And then Christian recommended a second safe room. In additional to my main storage area. So that’s … Continue reading →

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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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