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  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 21, 2025
    by Greg Ellifritz on November 21, 2025 at 11:52 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Priorities of Survival – RevolverGuy.Com “We don’t have an aversion to neat […]

  • Free Books- Part 329
    by Greg Ellifritz on November 20, 2025 at 5:09 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 […]

  • Shooting Through Doors and Walls
    by Greg Ellifritz on November 19, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    Two weeks ago, an Indiana man heard some noises at his doorstep at night.  He fired through the door and killed a cleaning lady who thought she was at an unoccupied house to do work.  That case is […]

  • Grid-Down Medical Care Podcast Appearance
    by Greg Ellifritz on November 18, 2025 at 6:23 pm

    Alex Ooley from the Forge of Freedom podcast and his wife took my systems collapse medical class for the second time a few weeks ago.  Alex invited me to come to his podcast and discuss some of the […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 14, 2025
    by Greg Ellifritz on November 14, 2025 at 11:20 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Laying Down On The Job – American Cop When is the last time you shot a handgun from […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 7, 2025
    by Greg Ellifritz on November 7, 2025 at 11:03 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Basic Weapon Mounted Flashlight Use The author’s description of “umbrella” or […]

  • Free Books- Part 328
    by Greg Ellifritz on November 6, 2025 at 7:20 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 […]

  • Summer 2025 Classes and Traveling Adventures
    by Greg Ellifritz on November 4, 2025 at 3:09 am

    I guess this would more appropriately be titled “Summer and Fall 2025 Classes and Traveling Adventures” but highs are still in the 80s here in Texas and the swimming pools are open.  That’s […]

  • A Halloween Murder and the Spooky Aftermath
    by Greg Ellifritz on November 1, 2025 at 7:01 am

    My Facebook memories reminded me that six years ago today, I responded to one of the most unusual calls of my entire police career.  Time has passed.  I’m now retired, but I still think about […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 31, 2025
    by Greg Ellifritz on October 31, 2025 at 10:52 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Spooktacular Halloween Safety Guide Happy Halloween!  I know a lot of you will be out […]

American Rifleman
  • I Have This Old Gun: Japanese Type 38 "Arisaka"
    on November 26, 2025 at 1:00 pm

    Along with the Type 99, the Japanese Type 38 "Arisaka" was one of the main bolt-action battle rifles used by Japanese imperial forces during World War II.

  • New For 2025: Stoeger M3000 & P3000 Tactical
    on November 26, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    Stoeger Industries optimized its inertia-driven M3000 and pump-action P3000 shotgun designs for defensive and tactical use.

  • Rifleman Report: Proficiency Is Key
    on November 25, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    As the end of the calendar year approaches, and new firearms and related products continue to become available, we’re reminded that, while gear is important, training safely with it while […]

  • Tips & Techniques: Applying A Linseed Oil Finish (Without Turning Your Stock Into A Sticky Mess)
    on November 25, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    Linseed oil may be the oldest wood finish known to man, with evidence of linseed oil finishes being applied to wood as far back as ancient Egypt.

  • I Have This Old Gun: British Garate Revolver
    on November 24, 2025 at 2:00 pm

    World War I, as it would come to be known, rather took most powers by surprise. In 1914, Great Britain, which had not entered into a formal alliance with France and Russia, was expected by some to […]

  • Beretta Commemorates 50th Anniversary Of 90 Series Pistol Family
    on November 24, 2025 at 1:00 pm

    Beretta's popular 90 Series handguns, including the iconic Beretta 92, celebrates 50 years of production in 2025, and to honor the milestone, the company has released a limited-edition variant.

  • The Armed Citizen® Nov. 24, 2025
    on November 24, 2025 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.

  • Ruger & Glenfield: Revisiting The Budget Approach To Firearms
    on November 23, 2025 at 1:00 pm

    Decades ago, no-frills firearms were offered within the sporting-goods departments of many popular retailers. Does the return of the Glenfield Firearms brand by Ruger signal a return to those days?

  • Preview: Leupold VX-6HD Gen 2 3-18X 56 mm
    on November 23, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    Introduced earlier this year, Leupold’s second generation of VX-6HD riflescopes adds not just several additional features to the line but also a versatile 3-18X 56 mm model.

  • Pietta Revives Its LeMat Revolver Reproduction
    on November 22, 2025 at 1:00 pm

    Following a hiatus from the reproduction market, Pietta Firearms announced that it has officially reintroduced its LeMat revolver, which replicates the famous Civil War-era design, down to its […]

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  • 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
  • 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 Ear Pro: 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 […]

  • Best Rifle Primer – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on April 5, 2025 at 4:37 pm

    When 63% of the best long-range shooters agree on something, it’s worth paying attention. We dug into the match ammo of the top 200 PRS competitors to find out what rifle primers they’re using […]

  • Powder Temperature Sensitivity: The Hidden Factor Affecting Your Long-Range Accuracy
    by Cal on March 8, 2025 at 11:20 pm

    Could your choice of powder be causing unexpected misses? We’ve all heard about powder temperature sensitivity, but how much does it really matter? I put two of the most trusted powders—Varget […]

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  • Podcast #973: A Butler’s Guide to Managing Your Household
    on November 25, 2025 at 2:55 pm

    Note: This is a rebroadcast. It's a tough job to manage a household. Things need to be regularly fixed, maintained, and cleaned. How do you stay on top of these tasks in order to keep your home in […]

  • 57 Things We Should Bring Back
    on November 24, 2025 at 9:17 pm

    When it goes well, cultural evolution works like biological evolution: the strongest things survive, while flaws, weaknesses, and superfluities disappear. Unfortunately, the progression of culture […]

  • 6 Card Games Every Man Should Know
    on November 23, 2025 at 1:02 pm

    For literally centuries, people have convened around bar tops, campfires, and dining tables to play friendly and perhaps not-so-friendly games of cards.

  • Odds & Ends: November 21, 2025
    on November 21, 2025 at 4:29 pm

    Casablanca. I finally got around to watching this 1943 classic. What's funny is that it's so embedded in our culture that I thought I'd already seen it. But while I knew the famous lines and the […]

  • Holiday Smart Casual: 3 Getup Ideas for Office Parties, Holiday Dinners, and NYE Shindigs
    on November 20, 2025 at 8:05 pm

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  • How to Set a Table
    on November 20, 2025 at 4:29 pm

    For most dinners, you'd be forgiven for not properly setting the table. But for holidays, dinner parties, and other special occasions, taking the time to set a table with the right utensils and […]

  • How to Smoke a Turkey
    on November 19, 2025 at 3:15 pm

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  • Podcast #1,094: How the World Wars Shaped J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis
    on November 18, 2025 at 3:38 pm

    When people think of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, they often picture tweedy Oxford professors and beloved fantasy authors. But their writing wasn't drawn only from their bucolic days teaching at […]

 

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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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