The three positions; low ready, compressed ready, and sul. (Photo: Team HB) Safe rangecraft includes knowing how to handle your unholstered pistol on the firing line. Beyond the range, competent use of ready positions enhances the gun-wielding person’s ability to navigate crowded or unknown situations. This article covers three so-called ready positions that serve to
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The VP9 retains high rank in my range gun rotation after three years. (Photo: Team HB) Back in June 2015, I did a write-up on my then-new Heckler & Koch VP9. Since then, that pistol’s logged several thousand rounds. A handful of friends and students have purchased their own VP9s and have spent many training
A G43 slide is entirely encased by the Comfort Cling. My sweaty, summertime self is thankful for this. (Photo: Team HB) The proliferation of concealed carry has led to a increase in the number of holster types and brands on the market. Among them is the Comfort Cling by Clinger Holsters, a new interpretation of
It seems I wasn’t the only one with that feedback. In response to customer feedback, the QCC line has been re-designed to include a high-ride version of the QCC. The new model is still an American-made leather holster that secures to pants with magnets—one in the holster body, and one on a flap that folds
At SHOT Show 2017, an impending product release caught my eye—the SAR 9, a striker-fired 9mm pistol from Turkish aerospace products producer Sarsılmaz. I was fortunate to get my hands on one of the first 50 copies in the US via Illinois office of UTAS Defense, a Turkish company. The SAR9 is a polymer frame
Brand new guns were on display and used during the 13th Annual SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range, which kicks off 2018’s Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade Show in Las Vegas. During Monday’s event, a host of exhibitors show off their latest and greatest to outdoor and gun media. The event is open to 1,400
After a month long buildup on social media, Springfield Armory dropped news of the Saint – the company’s first foray into the AR-15 platform. The industry was torn over the announcement, with some questioning the need for yet another AR while others praised the Saint’s simplistic and beginner friendly design. The Saint is a non-intimidating,