…st a little.” Step one: put the web of your hand on the back of the gun. Step two: bring your fingers over the top of the gun and touch your thumb. Step three: tighten your grip to bring the slide to the rear. With the gun held in a gunsmith’s hold, pull down on the takedown lever. As you do so, you will feel the tension on the slide loosen up. This is normal. In fact, it is what you wanted to happen. You may have to pull the slide… Continue reading →

…firing is bad for your gun,” someone said, “so I never do it.” Understandable, but foolish! Dry firing costs, effectively, zero. Nada. Zilch. Nothing. Of course it puts a little wear on your firearm, but so does shooting the gun live. And unlike shooting the gun live, you can do it in your own home, saving range fees. Where else can you practice a smooth and efficient drawstroke (especially from deep concealment) without prying eyes to watch or… Continue reading →

…mdash; the holstered gun will have its muzzle angled toward the front of your body. Muzzle rear — the holstered gun will have its muzzle angled toward the rear. Rake — the angle at which the holster will hold the gun. It is measured by degrees. Straight drop — the holstered gun will have its muzzle pointed straight toward the floor. how the gun rides on the belt Dropped and offset kydex holster Drop or dropped — as little… Continue reading →

…blinked, his attention briefly wandered and he accidentally violated the first rule… and he had no life-saving habit of following the other three rules. He had no safety net. Think about the everyday habits that lead to safe gun handling. If you never allow the gun to point at any part of your own body, for example, you cannot come to harm even if the gun is loaded. You cannot unintentionally shoot anyone if you refuse to touch the trigger until… Continue reading →

…shooting can be. Gear For children, as for most new shooters, the ideal introductory gun is a .22 caliber firearm, preferably a rifle. Rifles are preferred because it is easier to be conscious of muzzle direction with a long gun than with a handgun. Depending upon where you live, it might even be against the law to allow your young shooter to shoot a handgun. It is worthwhile to seek out firearms and other gear which will properly fit your young… Continue reading →