Category Archives: Guns for Beginners

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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First Time CHL: Concealed Carry Gun Choice. Help!

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Tyler Kee

In my first post in this series on obtaining a Texas Concealed Handgun License (CHL), I decided I wanted a 1911 as my carry gun. Then I realized that my brain turns to goo when I have to pick between 1% and 2% … Continue reading →

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Armpit Carry?

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Robert Farago

  Last year, we shared Lisa Looper’s Flashbang Bra Holster with the group. According to the product’s tagline, “nothing comes between a girl and her gun” (in this case there’s no room). Despite out prurient interest, or because of it, we had … Continue reading →

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Self-Defense Tip: Don’t Hold Anyone At Gunpoint

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Robert Farago

There are times when you do want to hold a Bad Guy (BG) at gunpoint. If the scrote’s got your family hostage at a remote, as-yet-unknown location. Or BG number one’s looking to join-up with the rest of the BGs … Continue reading →

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Range Review: Discount Firearms + Ammo, Las Vegas

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Nick Leghorn

There’s a right way and a wrong way to do everything. The Gun Store in Las Vegas is the embodiment of “the wrong way,” as we’ve shown. Thankfully there’s a better option out there for those in Las Vegas who … Continue reading →

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Range Review: The Gun Store in Las Vegas

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Nick Leghorn

The Gun Store in Las Vegas, Nevada is an institution. In a city where anything goes and you can fulfill any dream with the sufficient application of cash, it’s no wonder that there are a couple places in the city … Continue reading →

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