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  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 12, 2026
    by Greg Ellifritz on June 12, 2026 at 11:02 am

    Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   When Is Using Your CCW a Mistake? “If you bring a firearm into this equation, will […]

  • The Best Handgun Practice Drill Resources
    by Greg Ellifritz on June 11, 2026 at 11:00 am

    Written by Greg Ellifritz   I got the following question from a reader.  As I think this answer has a universal appeal, I chose to answer it here so that all of you can benefit as well.  Here’s […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 5, 2026
    by Greg Ellifritz on June 5, 2026 at 10:58 am

    Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Allure of Accuracy “There are many reasons to train accuracy to a high level. […]

  • Free Books- Part 338
    by Greg Ellifritz on June 4, 2026 at 2:18 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- May 29, 2026
    by Greg Ellifritz on May 29, 2026 at 11:02 am

    Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Inside the Mind of a Home Defense Shooting Recoil Offgrid Magazine has recently […]

  • Shoot/Don’t Shoot
    by Greg Ellifritz on May 26, 2026 at 10:46 am

      I regularly hear gun owners talking about how they would unquestionably shoot any intruder who sets foot in their house.  Bragging about taking that approach is both tiresome and misguided.   […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 22, 2026
    by Greg Ellifritz on May 22, 2026 at 10:17 am

    Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Upcoming PMO Study and Shooting Standards Comparison An excellent podcast covering a […]

  • Free Books- Part 337
    by Greg Ellifritz on May 21, 2026 at 5:46 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- May 15, 2026
    by Greg Ellifritz on May 15, 2026 at 11:14 am

    Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   What’s the fastest way to reload a CCW revolver? Caleb is bucking long term revolver […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 8, 2026
    by Greg Ellifritz on May 8, 2026 at 10:11 am

    Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Speed Reloads Richard puts the concept of a speed reload into a context I hadn’t […]

American Rifleman
  • Gun of the Week: Mossberg 590R Chisel
    on June 12, 2026 at 12:00 pm

    For those who are seeking a shotgun that's a bit more heavy-duty, Mossberg's 590 line offers plenty of options, and one of the latest is the striking 590R Chisel.

  • The Armed Citizen® June 12, 2026
    on June 12, 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.

  • A Cathartic Journey Back to Midway Arms & the MidwayUSA Foundation
    on June 11, 2026 at 3:00 pm

    NRA CEO & EVP Doug Hamlin returned to MidwayUSA, a place he first visited decades ago in the early 1990s as publisher of Guns & Ammo magazine alongside the late, great Robert E. Petersen.

  • Review: Steiner MPS-C
    on June 11, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    The new Steiner MPS-C is the compact but rugged, closed-emitter optic we’ve all been waiting for.

  • The Truth About Bans on Glocks
    on June 11, 2026 at 1:00 pm

    Gun-control groups are again trying to ban one of the best-selling and most iconic semi-automatic pistols ever—yes, most Glocks.

  • WOOX Expands Operations in America’s Woodworking Heartland
    on June 11, 2026 at 12:00 pm

    WOOX, manufacturer of Italian-American made gunstocks, axes and knives, is breaking ground to expand its operations in Hickory, N.C.—where woodworking expertise has been passed on for generations.

  • Beyond the 1911: Wilson Combat's New Bulwark
    on June 10, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    The Bulwark is designed as a “hard-use service pistol” that combines the best features of a 1911 with those of a daily-carry duty gun, and Wilson Combat delivers it all at a price point below […]

  • Rifleman Review: Walther Arms PDP Pro-X PMM
    on June 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm

    Recently, Walther Arms has combined several PDP feature sets with a Parker Mountain Machine compensator to produce the Pro-X PMM.

  • The DOJ Civil Rights Division Strikes Again
    on June 10, 2026 at 12:00 pm

    The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) just opened an investigation to “determine whether Philadelphia Police use a vague ‘good cause’ standard to cancel permits to carry legal firearms.”

  • Review: Smith & Wesson M&P FPC 5.7
    on June 9, 2026 at 1:00 pm

    Having more guns chambered in 5.7 mm is a great thing, and the Smith & Wesson M&P FPC 5.7 is a welcome addition to the growing world of 5.7 mm firearms.

Michael Seekings / Shooting Performance
  • “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 […]

  • Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk
    by Michael Seeklander on February 9, 2021 at 1:38 pm

    Tip #16: Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk The post Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk appeared first on Shooting-Performance.com.

  • Seven Week Concealed Carry Program
    by Michael Seeklander on January 14, 2021 at 6:19 pm

    This program is a simple yet highly efficient program that will help you improve your handgun shooting skills a bunch if you put the effort in. That said, one thing that you need to understand is […]

Precision Rifle Blog
  • Best Rifle Scope | What The Pros Use
    by Cal on May 16, 2026 at 7:00 pm

    What’s the best rifle scope for PRS competition right now? I asked the top 200-ranked shooters in the country, and the answers reveal some major shifts happening in the precision rifle world. A […]

  • Team USA Roster Announced: 2026 IPRF World Championship 
    by Cal on March 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    This is the official announcement of Team USA for the 2026 IPRF World Championship. After 18 months of elite-level competition, the final roster is set. These shooters proved they can perform […]

  • 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 […]

Ruger Firearms
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The Art of Manliness
  • Odds & Ends: June 12, 2026
    on June 12, 2026 at 12:55 pm

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  • I Tested 6 of the Most Popular Multitools. These Are the Ones Worth Buying.
    on June 11, 2026 at 2:26 pm

    Every man needs a multitool or three stashed around the house or garage, or as a permanent part of his EDC. But how do you choose one in a multitool landscape that has hundreds of options, including […]

  • A Single Book Can Change Your Life
    on June 10, 2026 at 4:36 pm

    Note: The following is an excerpt from The Technique of Getting Things Done (1947) by Donald Laird.  The right reading — often accidental — wakes up slumberers and gives needed goals to […]

  • Podcast #1,120: How to Try Again
    on June 9, 2026 at 1:23 pm

      Life rarely unfolds according to plan. A relationship implodes. A move or job change doesn't work out. Or you simply fail in a goal you've set for yourself. My guest has spent almost two […]

  • The Louis L’Amour Workout
    on June 8, 2026 at 6:02 pm

    I've always been interested in how famous men worked out. We've broken down Steve McQueen's routine and Bruce Lee's training here on AoM before, and every time I go down one of these rabbit holes, […]

  • 18 Things Every Man Should Do This Summer
    on June 7, 2026 at 1:56 pm

    Napping. Paddling. Mowing. Fishing. Grilling. Just a few of the things that every man should do during this glorious season of summer.

  • Odds & Ends: June 5, 2026
    on June 5, 2026 at 4:15 pm

    Quaker Oatmeal Squares: Brown Sugar. As I mentioned in last week's article on what I eat in a day, my mid-morning meal is usually a big bowl of Fage yogurt and blueberries with some Kashi or oatmeal […]

  • How to Make Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers
    on June 4, 2026 at 2:52 pm

    Burgers are my favorite food. What’s not to like about them? They’re tasty, filling, and — if you load them up with toppings like tomato, lettuce, and onion — offer a fairly nutritious mix of […]

 

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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