“I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people, except for few public officials.” – George Mason Militias, Training Bands, Home Guard, Security Force, Patriot Fire Team; some of these terms may be more familiar than others. However, from a practical standpoint, they all have the same basic function, to protect the …
You Already are the Militia – The Patriot Fire Team and You Read More »
“There’s nothing I can do with red dots that I cannot do with my iron sights.” So said the gentleman on the pistol range standing next to me. To be fair, his assessment was likely correct, at least for as far as what he was doing. The gentleman was slow-firing at a paper target that …
Red Dots on Pistols: Toys or Tactical? Part 1 – Prof. Paul Markel Read More »
“The sights are off on this thing. If I had better sights my gun would be more accurate. Crap!” I have heard this statement or some version of it for decades now. Is there any truth to such an assertion? Yes and no. Let’s dig into the science of handgun sights a little bit. Maybe …
The Gospel of Good Handgun Sights – Student of the Gun Read More »