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HANDGUN CARE AND MAINTENANCE

A concealed carry weapon takes a lot of abuse, even if you never fire it. Guns that are carried inside clothing pick up lint. Some weapons are carried close to the body, which exposes them to sweat, moisture and dirt. These guns get banged more easily than your range-only guns. High temperatures from body heat and the outside can dry…

a guide to ammo

A GUIDE TO AMMO

The ammunition marketplace is crowded with many different manufacturers and types. Although price can be one factor in choosing ammunition, you should choose the ammo that fits your needs. Training ammo and service-grade defense ammunition are much different. Here is a primer on ammo to help you understand the many options when you’re shopping. ANATOMY OF A CARTRIDGE Although ammo…

Defensive-Handgun

4 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR LONG-RANGE SHOOTING SKILLS

Ever since mankind has had the weaponry to go after long-range targets, there has been a need and a desire to improve accuracy so as to ensure greater success. If you’re a hunter or a subsistence dweller, accuracy at long ranges is critical to your success, and possibly even to your survival. Basically, success at hitting long-range targets all boils…

Student Brings Gun To School KULR8

CHILDREN AND GUN SAFETY: WHEN SHOULD THEY START LEARNING ABOUT GUN SAFETY?

TO VIEW VIDEO ONLINE CLICK HERE Earlier this week, a third grade student brought a handgun to Washington Elementary in Billings. Now, the superintendent said the student had no intention of causing any harm. He simply wanted to show his friends. We spoke to a gun specialist to talk more about children and gun safety. Wake Up Montana’s Briana Monte…