The Basics of Safety with Shotguns It is very important that all guns be handled in a safe manner.  Firearms are designed to kill, and are a good tool for doing so.  Normally this is for sport, but also can be used for self defense and sport such as target shooting. Shotguns can be fun when used for shooting clay targets in the air.  Doing...

“Weapons” are for Criminals Criminals use and possess weapons to use for criminal purposes.  The term “weapon” is intended to mean an instrument used to attack a victim.  Criminals use these tools to commit violent crime against victims that may or may not be intended. Law-abiding citizens arm themselves for defense of...

Second Amendment March I recently met Skip Coryell who is involved with the organizing of the Second Amendment March.  This is a peaceful protest that is being planned for Washington D.C. for April 19, 2010.  This is Patriot’s Day, which recognizes the first battles of the Revolutionary War. From the Second Amendment March...

National Park Gun Ban The National Park Gun Ban will end in February of 2010.  It was a success for the pro-gun crowd that the gun ban was repealed, and the only consolation for the other side is that the ban will not take effect until 9 months after the law was signed. Being able to carry weapons in National Parks will allow...

Don’t Overlook the Weight One of the things to consider when purchasing and outfitting a firearm are its weight.  The final weight after ammo and addons must be carefully considered for those that will be carrying the completed weapon.  It is easy to be at a show or gunshop and think that a weapon is lightweight.  But by the time...