This article on EDC gear is part of a multi-part series on tactical pistol shooting. To read part 1 on the fundamentals of good handgun ownership, click here. To read about the art of shooting itself, click here. For information on practical EDC gear, click here. Many shooters who get serious about practical self-defense usually want to find […]
On Pistol Shooting
This is part of a multi-part series on tactical pistol shooting. To read part 1 on the fundamentals of good handgun ownership, click here. For insights on practical EDC gear, click here. For advice on self-defense shooting, click here. It should go without saying that if you ever find yourself in a situation where you […]
The Fundamentals of Good Handgun Ownership
This is part of a multi-part series on tactical pistol shooting. To read on the art of pistol shooting itself, click here. For insights on EDC gear, click here. For advice on self-defense shooting, click here. The handgun is the most widely used weapon by security forces and law enforcement. It is all too common […]
The shotgun and its applications
The bane of turkey, waterfowl, and home invaders everywhere, the ubiquitous shotgun is known and loved by hunters, farmers, law enforcement, and private gun owners all over the world for its versatility and power. While the rifle may be the king of long-range precision and nothing beats the pistol for practical everyday carry, the shotgun […]
How to grip a pistol
The earliest pistols were developed in the late 16th century, but curiously it took mankind 400 years to learn how to grip a pistol “the right way,” holding it between with two hands instead of just one. Nearly every pistol user from the age of high seas piracy right up to the 20th century fired […]
How to range find with a first focal plane reticle
The FFP (first focal plane) reticle is the preferred choice for long range shooters because the reticle grows and shrinks as the scope’s zoom goes in and out, in contrast to second focal plane (SFP) reticles whose reticles stay the same no matter what the magnification.
How to write about guns: The writer’s guide to firearms
Every now and then, the gun world cringes when a journalist or a writer who’s never held a firearm before puts their fingers to a keyboard and says things like “assault weapon” or “clips that hold fifty bullets.” Likewise, sometimes the authors of what would otherwise be good fiction sometimes fail to do research. A […]
Run. Hide. Fight: The FBI’s guide to surviving a mass shooting
Disclaimer: The information provided on this blog does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author alone and do not reflect the opinions and views of gunlove.com As of this writing, there have been 4,931 mass shootings in the United States since 2013, […]
Shooting Fundamentals
Anyone who wants to use a firearm responsibly must recognize the principles and key fundamentals involved in shooting. First, he or she should know the five rules: Handle all firearms as if they are loaded Keep your weapon unloaded until it is ready to use Do not point the weapon at anything you don’t intend […]
The importance of good scope rings and mounts
Although many people are willing to spend a good bit of cash for their optics, they aren’t usually as ready to open their wallets for a good scope mount. This is unfortunate, since a $7,000 optic probably wouldn’t do any good if it was mounted with $6 scope rings. With enough recoil, a scope can […]