There’s no “magic number,” but there are signs to look for. Here’s a parenting question that Dr. Spock somehow neglected: “How can I tell when my child is old enough to learn about guns?” There aren’t any cut-and-dried answers, because every child and every family is different. You probably know some eight-year-olds that you’d happily trust next to you in a duck blind—and … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Tell When Your Kid is Ready to Learn About Guns
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WATCH: Steyr Arms is Hiring (Unless You’re That Guy)
Recession? What recession? Steyr Arms is hiring...as long as you're not this guy. Keen-eyed readers have no doubt noticed that the current recession doesn't seem to be impacting the gun industry. With record sales month after month, Steyr Arms is scrambling to keep up with consumer demand. That's why they're hiring for multiple new positions for their Bessemer, Alabama … [Read more...] about WATCH: Steyr Arms is Hiring (Unless You’re That Guy)
Black Guns Matter: Firearms Training for Black Americans, by Black Americans
The right to self-defense knows no color, race, or creed. The frustration and civil unrest that crystallized around the death of George Floyd can be expressed in one phrase: Black Lives Matter. But when you hear the phrase "Black Guns Matter," you should know that it doesn't refer to the AR-15 or any of the variants that we call "black rifles." In fact, "Black Guns Matter" is … [Read more...] about Black Guns Matter: Firearms Training for Black Americans, by Black Americans
How NOT to Use a Gun (Demonstrated by Criminals)
Watching people mishandle guns is difficult...unless those people are criminals. Ask anyone who's spent any time in law enforcement: The vast majority of criminals didn't become criminals so they could use their razor-sharp intelligence to neatly separate law-abiding folks from their money. Once upon a time, when I was a young and idealistic Munson, I interviewed a detective … [Read more...] about How NOT to Use a Gun (Demonstrated by Criminals)
3 Hot Tactical Tips From Vickers Tactical
From the Special Forces playbook right to your shooting diary. Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical gets a lot of questions, which is only natural: As a retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran, combat marksmanship instructor, and industry consultant, Vickers offers the kind of battle-tested intel that can be tough for those among us who never had the honor of service … [Read more...] about 3 Hot Tactical Tips From Vickers Tactical