Category Archives: Guns for Beginners

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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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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Gun Guru Rob Pincus: Don’t Waste Time Clearing a Carbine Malf

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Robert Farago

Rob’s the man. But I’d like to point out that there’s no way to make the smooth transition demonstrated above if  . . . wait for it . . . you don’t have a handgun. In a holster. Sure, if … Continue reading →

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Self-Defense Tip: No Octopus Hands

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Robert Farago

Train as you mean to fight. Get off the X. Find cover. Find concealment. Shoot from both. The rule also applies to gun handling. Train yourself to handle guns safely—unholstering, bringing sights onto target, reloading, transferring hands, making safe, re-holstering, … Continue reading →

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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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Irresponsible Gun Owner of the Day: Hurtado Barrera

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Chris Covert

The director of the Tamaulipas state Policia Ministeriales, identified in press reports only as Hurtado Barrera, escaped from legal custody after being held for investigation for accidentally discharging her weapon in an aircraft in Ciudad Victoria, the capital of Tamaulipas. According … Continue reading →

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