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  • Pepper Spray- How to Choose it and How to Use it
    by Greg Ellifritz on March 15, 2026 at 11:00 am

    Written by: Greg Ellifritz   Many of the questions I receive from students involve the use of chemical sprays.  It seems that nearly everyone carries or is contemplating the carrying of some type […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 13, 2026
    by Greg Ellifritz on March 13, 2026 at 10:51 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   How to Survive a Mass Shooting While Unarmed Pat Mac has some tips for surviving an […]

  • Green Ops Podcast Appearance
    by Greg Ellifritz on March 11, 2026 at 5:44 pm

    The guys from the Green Ops Podcast interviewed me a few weeks ago and recently posted the podcast.   It was a wide-ranging and fun interview made especially cool because one of the first commercial […]

  • Night Time Car Alarm
    by Greg Ellifritz on March 10, 2026 at 5:58 pm

    It’s two a.m.  You are asleep in your warm bed when you hear your car alarm going off in your driveway.  What do you do?   How many of you would grab your bedside pistol and run outside to check […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 6, 2026
    by Greg Ellifritz on March 6, 2026 at 11:22 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Austin Terrorist Attack Austin PD does a really good job releasing video/audio of […]

  • Free Books- Part 333
    by Greg Ellifritz on March 5, 2026 at 6:05 pm

    Amazon has a tremendous number of FREE ebooks on their website.  You can find thousands of free kindle books on Amazon’s site every day.  These books can be downloaded to a Kindle reader or a […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 27, 2026
    by Greg Ellifritz on February 27, 2026 at 12:05 pm

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Movement & Moving Since Erick only got an “honorable mention” in last week’s […]

  • Thoughts on Traveling to Mexico
    by Greg Ellifritz on February 25, 2026 at 11:30 am

    On Sunday, Mexican military units (given intelligence from American military sources) set out to capture “El Mencho,” the head of the CJNG cartel.  During the raid, El Mencho was killed.  […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 20, 2026
    by Greg Ellifritz on February 20, 2026 at 11:37 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Cover and Concealment – What Your Vehicle Offers I’ve attended and taught a whole […]

  • Securing Backyard Fences
    by Greg Ellifritz on February 19, 2026 at 11:32 am

    I recently had a reader write me to ask the following question:   “I live in a suburb of Austin, Cedar Park, in a standard housing subdivision. I’ve always wondered if it matters locking the […]

American Rifleman
  • Review: Heckler & Koch G36 .22 LR
    on March 16, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    What was once a service rifle for a brave new world all those wasted years ago is now running free as a rimfire option for armed citizens.

  • Steyr's At Series Handguns: All-Metal & Modular
    on March 16, 2026 at 1:00 pm

    Designed as a collaboration between Steyr Arms and Arex Defense, the At series of handguns are built on metal frames and have several user-customizable features not seen in other offerings.

  • The Armed Citizen® March 16, 2026
    on March 16, 2026 at 12:00 pm

    Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

  • Teddy Roosevelt Library to Display His Famed A.H. Fox Shotgun
    on March 15, 2026 at 1:00 pm

    The A.H. Fox F. Grade shotgun that accompanied Roosevelt on his 1909-1910 African safari, and later during his Amazon River expedition, will be on display when the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential […]

  • CZ to Supply Pistols to the German Army
    on March 15, 2026 at 12:00 pm

    The Bundeswehr has selected a CZ pistol as its new standard-issue sidearm, a move the gun company hails as one of its most significant milestones.

  • The Lever Action Supreme Rifle: Henry's 21st Century Lever Gun
    on March 14, 2026 at 1:00 pm

    The Henry Lever Action Supreme Rifle (LASR) is a step away from the company’s traditional-styled lever-actions, providing a number of features that carry the lever gun into the 21st century.

  • The Seekins Precision SIC: A Modular Rifle for Special Operations Use
    on March 14, 2026 at 12:00 pm

    Originally designed for a SOCOM military contract, the Seekins Precision SIC is designed for anyone who wants extreme long-range accuracy.

  • I Carry: Taurus TX9 Compact in a Galco Holster
    on March 13, 2026 at 1:00 pm

    In our latest "I Carry" segment, we pair the new Taurus TX9 Compact with a leather Stow-N-Go holster from Galco, Inc. This compact, concealed-carry kit is rounded out with an Xolotl automatic knife […]

  • The Armed Citizen® March 13, 2026
    on March 13, 2026 at 12:00 pm

    Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

  • Review: Canik USA MC9 Prime
    on March 12, 2026 at 1:00 pm

    Canik USA built out its concealed-carry handgun lineup with the MC9 Prime, which is a larger, yet still slim, CCW gun that sits in the same category as other upsized micro-compacts.

Michael Seekings / Shooting Performance
  • The Benefits of Online Firearms Training (and How to Get the Most Out of Your Class)
    by michael seeklander on August 21, 2025 at 2:17 pm

    I know what you are thinking…ONLINE shooting classes?! How does that even work? Trust me, I can teach you more about gun handling with an unloaded gun in your living room than most shooters get out […]

  • Randomizing Training
    by michael seeklander on March 16, 2025 at 2:08 pm

    Guest Post by Matt Little (Graybeard actual) www.https://greybeardactual.com “I am always doing that which I cannot do in order that I may learn how to do it.” — Pablo Picasso I’ve been […]

  • “David” Fitness Protocol
    by michael seeklander on August 31, 2024 at 9:24 pm

    (Practical (Shooting) Fitness Programming) By: Mike Seeklander Key Concepts First, let me start by saying that I am not a current, certified fitness trainer or coach. I have been in the past, but do […]

  • Carry Optics – Time to Find the Dot! 
    by michael seeklander on June 22, 2024 at 9:43 pm

    Set up and training with your first carry optic handgun. A repost from the Tactical Journal. So you have decided to put an optic on that pistol and try the new carry optics divisions in IDPA and […]

  • The FUNDAMENTAL Program Drills
    by michael seeklander on December 2, 2021 at 9:20 pm

    I get this question all the time: “Mike, I am a defensive shooter and will be practicing on an indoor range, what drills should I do in this circumstance” and I always answer that a drill is […]

Precision Rifle Blog
  • Best Rifle Stock: What The Pros Use
    by Cal on March 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    What rifle stock or chassis do the best long-range shooters actually trust in competition? I surveyed the top 200 Precision Rifle Series shooters to find out. The results reveal one brand pulling far […]

  • The PRS Champ’s Rifle, Ammo & Gear: Morgun King Edition
    by Cal on December 6, 2025 at 3:45 pm

    Morgun King just became the PRS Season Champ, and he shared every detail of the rifle, ammo, and gear that took him there. His balance-point breakdown alone is worth the read, and so is the fact that […]

  • 2025 PRS Season Results & New Champ Morgun King
    by Cal on November 15, 2025 at 7:02 pm

    The 2025 PRS Season wrapped with unbelievable shooting, and a new Golden Bullet winner. Morgun King, Austin Buschman, and Clay Blackketter traded blows all weekend, but the real story goes far deeper […]

  • Best Shooting Ear Protection: What The Pros Use
    by Cal on October 11, 2025 at 4:57 pm

    Most shooters spend thousands on rifles and optics, but overlook one thing they can’t replace: their hearing. I asked the top 200 PRS pros what ear protection they trust on the line. From $50 […]

  • Best Rifle Cartridge: What The Pros Use
    by Cal on September 19, 2025 at 9:54 pm

    Which cartridge are the best PRS shooters quietly betting their seasons on, and why did one hit a record share among pros this year? I polled the top 200 shooters, crunched velocities, SDs, and case […]

  • Best Rifle Caliber: What The Pros Use
    by Cal on August 30, 2025 at 3:00 pm

    The 6mm has long been the king of PRS, but is its reign slipping? But my new survey reveals the 25 caliber has surged in popularity, especially among those finishing near the top. Could it be the new […]

  • Best Long Range Ammo for Those Not Reloading – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on July 5, 2025 at 4:00 pm

    Think you have to reload to shoot tiny groups at 1,000 yards? Think again. Several top 25 PRS shooters trust factory ammo! We break down exactly which brands, SDs, group sizes, and costs, […]

  • How Fast Is Fast? Benchmark Times for the New PRS Skills Stage
    by Cal on May 31, 2025 at 7:49 pm

    A clean run under 45 seconds? It’s rare - but not impossible. I analyzed hundreds of shooter times across the newest PRS Skills Stage options to uncover what’s fast, what’s average, and what […]

  • Do Lower SDs Actually Help You Hit More Targets? PRS Match Data Says…
    by Cal on May 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm

    Does ultra-consistent ammo really give you an edge in PRS matches? For the first time ever, SD data was captured from every shooter at a major match. The data told a story no one expected! One guy […]

  • How the PRS Exploded: 13,000+ Shooters and a Whole New Level of Competition
    by Cal on April 12, 2025 at 5:01 pm

    The PRS has exploded - from a small grassroots series to over 13,000 active competitors and growing worldwide. But it’s not just bigger - it’s way more competitive! The targets are smaller, the […]

Ruger Firearms
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The Art of Manliness
  • The George Marshall Method for Leaving Work at 5 PM
    on March 16, 2026 at 2:43 pm

    When you have a high-responsibility job, your work hours can readily bleed beyond the 9-to-5. You’ve got a lot of tasks that seem urgent and important and an endless number of people who need […]

  • 6 Lifesaving Skills Every Man Should Know
    on March 15, 2026 at 2:14 pm

    Life-threatening health emergencies can happen at any moment. While you should always call 911 and summon professional medical attention for a victim, oftentimes time is of the essence, and […]

  • Odds & Ends: March 13, 2026
    on March 13, 2026 at 1:34 pm

    Carson the Magnificent by Bill Zehme. Bill Zehme spent decades working on this biography of Johnny Carson but died before he could finish it. Mike Thomas stepped in to complete it. Zehme's writing […]

  • A Beginner’s Guide to Birding
    on March 12, 2026 at 5:08 pm

    In a world that’s goal-oriented and focused on results, birding is a rare activity that’s simply about the process. 

  • Podcast #1,108: The Invisible Limits Holding You Back (And How to Change Them)
    on March 10, 2026 at 1:58 pm

      When we fail to make desired progress in life, most of us put the blame on physical and environmental limits. But my guest says that what's really holding people back is what's in their heads. […]

  • A Man’s Guide to the Field Jacket
    on March 9, 2026 at 4:04 pm

    Several years ago, I picked up a field jacket inspired by field jackets from the 20th century. I needed something for those weeks in the fall and spring when it's too warm for a proper winter coat […]

  • How to Make a Great Last Impression
    on March 8, 2026 at 3:33 pm

    Studies show that people remember the beginning of something, and the end of it, the best. The middle of it is recalled a little more hazily. Once a novel experience starts, your brain really […]

  • Odds & Ends: March 6, 2026
    on March 6, 2026 at 2:59 pm

    Blood Touching Blood by Derrick Jeter. One of my favorite corners of American history to read about is the Indian Wars after the Civil War, particularly the conflict between the US Army and the […]

 

Gun Culture

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  • Down for the Count
    by David Codrea on June 9, 2022 at 6:05 pm

     What are people still doing coming here? And no, I don't see the majority coming from links at the new site.Go HERE.

  • Success of Sorts
    by David Codrea on May 6, 2022 at 4:39 pm

    It's not pretty. It's not sophisticated. There's plenty of room for improvement and helpful features.But by God, after several days of inventing new cuss words and letting my inner ADD make me no fun […]

  • 'I Find Myself to be Exorbitantly Superannuated for This Feculence'
    by David Codrea on May 5, 2022 at 4:05 pm

    Trying to set up the new site has been an exercise in pure frustration. It sure adds a whole new dimension to "A man's gotta know his limitations."Nothing about it is intuitive.  You'd think if you […]

  • Blog Update Sitrep
    by David Codrea on May 3, 2022 at 3:38 pm

    I'm workin' on it. I should be able to do a test post at the new place by the end of the week.It's been nice having less hectic days at the keyboard, especially with Spring yard work demands, but I […]

  • ‘Be a Victim’ is No Way to Run the Republic
    by David Codrea on May 2, 2022 at 9:40 pm

    No doubt, there are reasons why citizens should think twice about confronting those committing criminal acts, but prominent among those is that the same “law” that fails to “secure the […]

  • Silence from Black Leaders on Biden ATF Nomination is Deafening
    by David Codrea on April 30, 2022 at 3:23 pm

    You’d think with all their talk about “equity,” more angrily outspoken members of the Congressional  Black Caucus, representatives like Maxine Waters and Sheila Jackson Lee, would be demanding […]

  • Armed American Radio Redux
    by David Codrea on April 30, 2022 at 3:04 pm

    David Codrea explores Ukraine disarming citizens for weapons storage? WAT? [Listen]Thursday's Hour 2 program, where we discussed the (thus far unreported by anyone else) Ukraine gun storage order...

  • Donald Trump Jr’s 2A Task Force Needs Closer Scrutiny by Gun Owners
    by David Codrea on April 29, 2022 at 2:01 pm

    Fleshing out the details of the “group,” its organization and specific efforts it intends to make is important because getting visitors to register and donate seems to be the purpose of the 2A […]

  • I'll Be On Hour 2
    by David Codrea on April 28, 2022 at 7:57 pm

     TODAY on #AAR Hour 1, 4-5p ET (1-2p PT) @HT_GunWriter Lee Williams, Hour 2, 5-6p ET, (2-3p PT) @dcodrea. Good hard-hitting talk radio! Make sure to tune in or watch live at […]

  • EXCLUSIVE: Ukrainian Territorial Defense Ordered to Turn in Arms 'for Storage' Purposes
    by David Codrea on April 26, 2022 at 4:39 pm

    The disarming of citizen soldier volunteers (especially when a war is still in full swing) is a good indicator that if and when the situation in Ukraine “normalizes,” the plan is to return to […]

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