Drills to Improve Skills

Five practical drills designed to sharpen reloads, target transitions, and overall carbine handling—whether you’re training for competition, defense, or pure skill development.

Gals Day at the Range

Gal’s Day at the Range brings women together to learn firearms safely, gain confidence, and experience the 2nd Amendment community in a supportive, hands-on environment.

Gideon Optics

A hands-on first look at Gideon Optics’ Judge pistol red dot and Advocate micro prism scope, highlighting features, performance, and practical considerations for pistols and carbines.

Heckler & Koch CC9

After extensive hands-on testing and daily concealed carry, this review breaks down why the HK CC9 lives up to the hype, covering reliability, ergonomics, features, and real-world performance in a crowded micro-compact market.

SAR9 Sport Gen 3

This hands-on review puts the SAR9 Sport Gen 3 through its paces on the range, evaluating reliability, recoil, accuracy, and value to see if this budget-friendly pistol is truly competition-ready.

Top 10 destination training facilities

From iconic academies to elite long-range facilities, this guide highlights ten must-visit firearms training destinations across the country, each offering world-class instruction, unique terrain, and serious skill-building opportunities.

Women's first time fowlers event

A women-only duck hunting event in Tennessee offers beginners hands-on instruction, clay range practice, and mentorship to build confidence in the field.

TCRT is Rewriting the Way We Shoot

Our hands-on review shows TCRT targets deliver on performance, safety, and versatility—changing how shooters train for good.

PSA and the Power of Vertical Integration

A firsthand visit to Palmetto State Armory reveals how in-house manufacturing—from raw materials to finished firearms—drives efficiency, innovation, and accessibility.

Why I Believe in the Second

Amendment

Shaped by her grandmother’s harrowing experience and a lifelong commitment to self-defense, Alisabet Valdes shares why the Second Amendment is more than a right—it’s a responsibility.

Canik METE-MC9 Prime

We put the Canik Mete MC9 Prime to the test to see if the handgun lives up to the hype. From its standout trigger and flat-shooting performance to its surprisingly loaded out-of-the-box setup, this review breaks down where it shines—and where it falls short.

Springfield Armory Kuna

An in‑depth review of the Springfield Armory Kuna, covering performance, handling, reliability, and whether it lives up to its PDW reputation.

AR-15's: Budget V.S. Premium

We spent extensive time behind the Springfield Armory Kuna to see if its roller-delayed design really delivers MP5-level performance at a more accessible price. This review breaks down its recoil impulse, reliability, shootability, and whether it truly stands apart in the crowded 9mm PDW market.

Why Women Shoot

An instructor’s perspective on why women choose to carry firearms, how education reshapes views on gun control, and the realities driving self defense decisions.

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