Guns for Beginners: Is it a ‘Silencer’ or a ‘Suppressor?’
(Editor's Note: This is a topic that comes up constantly among shooters, new and old, so we thought it was worth revisiting again here it TTAG with a rerun of this article that originally...
How to Clean a Suppressor
Do you want -- or need -- to clean your suppressor? It's not always necessary depending on your particular can and the caliber you're shooting.
But let's talk about if and when you should clean...
TOP MEN? US Navy Deletes Tweet of USS McCain Captain Shooting Backwards Scoped AR
What happens when your ship's armorer can’t even install a scope in the right direction for a photo op with the ship’s commanding officer? Well, you embarrass not only your commanding officer but the...
The Value of Firearms Training: Keep Your Shooting—and Legal—Skills on Point
Our decision to carry is an important one and should always be regarded with a serious sense of responsibility. I carry and if you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you carry or are...
Overcoming the Fear of Guns Leads to Empowerment Over Fears of Sex Offenders
Roughly a dozen years ago I met a woman Adrienne. Like many young women, she feared guns because she didn't understand them and had years of mostly negative "education" about them from American media...
The Truth About Suppressors – How They Work and What They Really Do
By David Lewis
This project is a comprehensive look at silencers with testing data that shows exactly what difference a suppressed firearm can make on sound levels while shooting.
Understanding How Firearm Silencers/Suppressors Work
When you fire...
Kids & Guns: Balancing Readiness and Safety in the Home
Don’t let concerns of violence overshadow the need for creating a truly safe environment in your home.
Anyone who lives or works around firearms should strive to remain just a little bit paranoid about gun...
11-year-old Young Man Shoots Domestic Abuser Attacking his Pregnant Mom
What happens when an 11-year-old young man sees an adult man beating and strangling his 27-year-old pregnant mother? Well, if she's raised a lion and not a sheep, he'll grab a gun and shoot...
CIVILIZATION’S THIN VENEER: Haiti Has Fallen, Cannibal ‘Barbeque’ Now in Charge
Haiti hasn't always been a completely disorganized craphole. For now though, the Caribbean island nation shows us a real-time example of just how the veneer of civilization is thinner than most people think. With...
Choosing Your First Shotgun
When it comes time to buy a shotgun there are a few things to consider. In all actuality, there are many things to consider but let’s take a look at what I believe are...
Does Trigger Finger Position Matter? No. But Also Yes. But Also No.
An interesting post on Twitter/X by Yellow Peril Tactical raises an interesting question: does trigger finger position matter? In this article, I'm going to explore this topic. They're right in some ways, but it's...
4 Factors You Need to Consider When Buying a Concealed Carry Handgun
By Tim Carroll
What gun should I carry for self-defense? That's a question that's been asked more times than I can count during my professional training career and more often in recent years. The answer...