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When it comes to famous gun instructors, many people think of names such as Jeff Cooper or Massad Ayoob. Yet, one name that is often forgotten is Ed McGivern. Ed McGivern was an exhibition shooter, a shooting instructor, and an author. He loved to wow a crowd with his shooting skills. One of his tricks …
Waking up in the morning and taking a shower is a routine for many people – but not David W. David claims that he hasn’t showered in over 12 years. But it’s not because he’s homeless or lives deep in nature and away from civilized society. No… David is a chemical engineer in Boston, who …
Recently, prosecutors indicted a man who tampered with his former employer’s computer system. But this wasn’t just any computer system… Wyatt T. of Kansas, was an employee at the Post Rock Water District. The utility company provides water to more the 1,500 customers in eight Kansas counties. Part of Wyatt’s job was to log into …
Just west of Portland, Maine sits a rural town called Buxton. Around 3 a.m. one morning Eric B., and his wife Missy, heard a noise inside their Buxton home. The couple, who are both tour guides and avid hunters knew exactly what to do. Missy dialed 911 as Eric grabbed his gun and flashlight. He …
The pandemic was a wake-up call for people all over the world. Folks who never thought about food storage or stocking up on supplies now hoard toilet paper. The pandemic has also increased interest in raising chickens as a source of eggs or meat. According to Nancy S., owner of Cackle Hatchery, “We are swamped …
I’m a huge fan of the 1911 and own several of them. The 1911 was invented by John Browning and made by the Colt firearm company. It’s one of the most famous and recognized military handguns of all time. Recently, a 1911 carried during the Battle of Iwo Jima went up for auction. The Colt …
William K. was involved in a dispute with one of his neighbors over damage that occurred to a vehicle. During the disagreement, a female who lives with William was struck in the head with a shovel by the other man. William then shot the man with the shovel. Now, I’m not a lawyer but this …
In 2020, there were over 21 million background checks for the sale of firearms. It’s estimated that 40% of those, or about 8.4 million are first-time gun buyers. This means there are about 8.4 million people who not only bought a firearm, but needed to buy ammunition as well. At even a box or two …
A 14-year-old Phoenix, Arizona teen showed the vital importance of confidence in your shooting skills. One afternoon, the teen was at home babysitting his younger siblings (ages 8 and 12). At first, a female knocked on the front door, but the teen didn’t recognize the woman so he refused to answer the door. A short …
If you are ever shooting, and the gun slips from your hands, let it fall to the ground. Never try to catch the gun midair because if you grab the trigger… well… it could end badly. A Burley, Idaho man who we will call Fred learned this lesson the hard way. One afternoon, he was …