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Ed Friedman

Ah…the Government

Thank goodness the government shut down this threat to humankind.

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Dave Campbell

The Fever

Though we are still in the middle of summer, already a socio-familial malady is building rapidly. For those of you new to the game or for the great unwashed who feel they are above the hunting fray, this malady manifests itself with a general...
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Guy Sagi

New cellulite holster

Can’t afford a holster for concealed carry in your prison cell? Double your mashed potato intake, consume a case of Twinkies a day, develop recipes for rats and threaten your fellow inmates for their cookies until you put on enough weight that you... Read more.....

Not Your Father’s Savage
Chances are your dad has a Savage in his gun vault. It’s probably a Model 99 lever action, although it could be some variation of the Model 110 or Mark II, or—in the case of my dad—a Model 24F 12 gauge/.223 Rem. over-under. But I bet he doesn’t have.....Read more...

Bob Boyd

A Name Change for Legacy’s Sake

Apologies for going off topic. My U.N.C.L.E. Carbine Project blog will continue just as soon as I relay some current news regarding another cool pistol…Read more...

American Guardian Television

AGTV

     The NRA’s newest firearms show, “American Guardian Television,” debuts this month on Outdoor Channel. It airs Wednesday nights at 9:30 EST, just before “American Rifleman Television,” giving gun enthusiasts a solid one-hour block of NRA TV. “American Guardian” is totally dedicated to matters of personal protection, concealed carry and home defense.

     To cover this ever-important topic, “American Guardian,” hosted by former American Rifleman Managing Editor Chad Adams will travel to the elite military, law enforcement and civilian training academies to bring to light the latest firearms gear and tactics suitable for personal protection. With the motto “High Speed Television for the Armed Citizen,” this is a practical yet action-packed firearms show.

     “American Guardian” starts its inaugural season with a bang January 7 in “Tactical Shotgun, Part I,” as Adams highlights the basic fundamentals of defensive shotgunning at Blackwater. In the “Gun Locker” segment, the televised version of the department in this magazine, viewers will receive the breakdown on Sig Sauer’s revolutionary P250 semi-automatic pistol. And in “Sheriff’s Tip,” our own Sheriff Jim Wilson will teach viewers the proper steps for presentation from a holster.

     Subsequent episodes in January take the crew back to Blackwater for the conclusion of their smoothbore training in “Tactical Shotgun, Part II,” which is full of impressive footage, including night shooting, working from cover and awesome door-breaching footage you won’t want to miss. In “Gunsite Basics,” Adams travels to the famed Gunsite Academy to break down the building blocks that have made Jeff Cooper’s legacy transcend the famous gunner in “Gunsite Basics.” Finally, in “High-Speed Handgun,” Adams goes through advanced handgun fighting techniques with instruction from Crimson Trace’s Wes Doss and SureFire Institute’s Bill Murphy, a 30-year law enforcement veteran. From low-light work with lasers to taking on the robot, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

     The remaining “Gun Locker” segments detail the economical DPMS Sportical, the upgraded Springfield Armory XD(M) and the amazingly utilitarian Taurus Judge .45 Colt/.410 shotshell revolver. And of course, Sheriff Wilson continues to share his expertise in Sheriff’s Tips,” helping you avoid common presentation mistakes, teaching how to deal with police during routine contact, and offering potentially life-saving tips when on dealing with police after a shooting, should you become involved in an unavoidable self-defense scenario. With decades of law enforcement experience, when the Sheriff speaks, you need to listen.

 

Guns and Hunting Television

American Guardian TV
In October


Show 19: Nov. 4
“Unarmed Defense"
Tactical Timeline:
Kimber Guardian Angel/ Pepper Spray
Gun Locker:
FNH FNAR
Sheriff’s Tip: Using Barricades

Show 20: Nov. 11
“Tactical 870 "
Tactical Timeline:
Remington 870
Gun Locker:
Colt New Agent
Sheriff’s Tip: The 3rd Eye

Show 21: Nov. 18
“Defensive Revolver"
Tactical Timeline:
Charter Arms Revolvers
Gun Locker:
Ithaca Model 37 Defense
Sheriff’s Tip: Carrying in the Car

Show 22: Nov. 25
“NRA's Personal Protection Basics"
Tactical Timeline:
NRA Education & Training
Gun Locker:
EAA Witness
Sheriff’s Tip: Defensive Gun Maintenance

NRA Firearms Source Book