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Drive-By Shooting Suspect Returns, Fires More Shots
Police have been searching for a vehicle after shots were fired twice in the same area while they were on the scene. At least one person was injured. The incident began before 5:30 a.m. Sunday in the 1200 block of Murfreesboro Pike.
25 Trigger Pulls to Become a Better Shooter (Handgun Training)
Find out how the 25 Trigger Pull Drill can help you become a better shooter. Learn the handgun training drill through this step-by-step article.
What Explains U.S. Mass Shootings? International Comparisons Suggest an Answer
Americans advance a lot of theories for why they have so many more gun deaths than other countries do. The answer is lying in plain sight.
Improve Your Trigger Pull with These 6 Tips
One of the most important aspects of firing accuracy is the trigger pull. Your ability to perfect this area of shooting will improve your performance
What To Do When Confronted With An Active Shooter
If ever confronted with an active shooter, know what you should do.
How to Shoot Straight with a Cold Barrel
Several factors determine if the initial bullet you fire from a cold gun will follow your aim, but bore conditions is perhaps most important because cleaning solvent, oil, or fouling in a bore can act as a slight obstruction and cause a bullet to fly somewhere other than where you aim it.
What are the most common side effects after getting the shot?
Common side effects are mild and include pain at the injection site and sometimes fatigue and muscle or body aches.
When Can You Legally Use a Gun in Self-Defense?
The majority of gun owners say they bought a gun for protection (despite evidence that gun owners are more likely to shoot another member of the household in the home than an armed intruder). And most of the people that...
Can You Make a Shoot or Don't Shoot Decision in 2 Seconds?
Can you make an effective split-second decision about employing deadly force in self-defense? Research says it should take your brain about 13 milliseconds to see and interpret a deadly-force event. So then you have the luxury of about two whole seconds to make your "Shoot-No Shoot" decision and take proper action.
Can One Shoot A Fleeing Robber?
Is it legal to shoot a fleeing robber? It's a good question for anyone who carries or keeps a gun for self-defense. Doing so is deep in a gray area.
How Many Mass Shootings Will It Take For You?
Yo America- You woke up this morning to yet another news story of a mass shooting. Maybe you just glossed over the story since it seems like it’s a totally common news story for someone to just open fire in public and gun down a bunch of people. Even my own child, 12 years old [Read More...]
CPL Holder Makes Huge Mistake
Last week, I read a headline that made my blood boil. It read, "CPL Holder Shoots Out Tire Of Shoplifter's Getaway Car." You can check out the story here . Why does this make my blood boil? It puts all law abiding CPL holders in a bad light. It threatens...
3 men who claimed drive-by injuries were shot accidentally
Three men were shot when a man fired a gun while playing around with the weapon.
Active Shooters: How Concealed Carriers Should Carry & Respond
Active shooters can strike anywhere at anytime, so preparing and knowing the threat could save your life and those around you.
Finding Your First Pistol Match
So you've been practicing with your pistol at the local indoor range and are starting to get bored with the monotonous single lane straight shooting but what else is there? Well my friend, sounds like you are ready to try practical shooting. First you'll need a few things, read ou
What's the Difference Between Rimfire and Centerfire Ammunition?
Are you a newbie when it comes to shooting? Confused by the terms rimfire and centerfire when it comes to ammunition? We were all new once. So don’t fret…here’s the skinny. For the old salts who already know this stuff, please feel free to go directly to the comments. The author also wishes you to …
Determining Reasonableness When Using Deadly Force in Self-Defense
When is it "Reasonable" to shoot in a self-defense situation? Studies show that you don't have much time to determine this when facing an armed criminal.
Are Women Better Shooters Than Men?
A retired Army logistician weighs in with what he learned from coaching male and female soldiers to shoot.
INFOGRAPHIC: How Guns Work
Let’s face it – firearms are just plain fun to shoot. It doesn’t matter whether you’re plinking cans in the back 40 with a .223 Rem., or punching paper at the gun range with your .300 Win. Mag., shooters and hunters love the smell of gunpowder in the air.
Hit What You Aim At: 4 Fundamental Marksmanship Tips
Four fundamental marksmanship tips to help you make your shot with every pull of the trigger!
Is there any way for schools to prevent shootings?
There is no one profile of a school shooter, but whole-school approaches to mental health and discipline have the potential to reduce violence.
