How to create a warm memory: Give a gun for Christmas
If you never received a gun for Christmas as a kid, I am truly sorry. You missed out…
Sometimes regrettably, reliable ammo relegated to history
In a previous column, I related which five cartridges I would take if unfortunate enough to be limited…
Semi-automatics are not ‘assault’ rifles – just good defense
There is only one type of firearm that was not originally designed as an assault weapon. I’ll let…
‘Black Rifles’ popular for a reason, with innovative technology
The black rifle is all the rage these days. Eugene Stoner originally designed it for the 7.62x51mm U.S.…
Repeaters: Though bolt-actions are tops, lever, pump, single-shots have plusses too
In my last column, I noted that the bolt action rifle is king of the hill for a…
Multiple reasons why bolt actions are the most popular rifle
‘Tis the season to dust off that hunting rifle and give it (and you) some exercise. It might…
Some cartridges outdated, but sentimental
Some time ago, I related which five cartridges I would take if unfortunate enough to be limited to that…
Favorite cartridges includes some common, others not so much
Having covered some of the pros and cons of mid-range bores in the last two months, and since…
More on medium-bore calibers, including some favorites
In last month’s column, we launched into the “medium bore” calibers, which include some quality ammunition and some…
Medium-bore calibers hold some surprises for American shooters
In one of my first articles for Lebanon Local, I went through my favorite “loads” for most, if not all,…
Smith & Wesson’s M&P just doesn’t match up to Glock
Everyone competes with Glock. All of the serious names in handguns have a polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol on the…
No real simple solution for all-purpose outdoors handgun No simple solution for outdoors handgun
Many people think they have the perfect idea of an outdoors handgun. I can tell you right now that…
Dry-firing can be useful if done correctly – and with right gun
There are a lot of misconceptions out there as far as the do’s and don’ts of firearms manipulation.…
Despite faults, Remington 700 has devotees, and rightly so
Second of Two Parts Find the first installment at: www.lebanonlocalnews.com/remington-model-700-while-a-favorite-has-flaws/. Ask the average hunter/gun owner what the biggest…
Remington Model 700, while a favorite, has flaws
First of two parts The Remington Model 700 has been one of the darlings of target shooters, military…
9 mm may not be perfect, but it’s been stalwart for police
In a previous column I reviewed the origins and military use of the 9mm cartridge. This article will…
Browning BAR isn’t favorite semiautomatic – for a reason
The Browning BAR has to be the second most popular semiautomatic sporting rifle of all time. It is…
Least-favorite family of rifles still have contented owners
I’m about to write about my least-favorite group of rifles. I believe a couple of decades of experience…
Remembering Hulan Miller – far more than just a customer
It’s taken a while for me to put this on paper for a few reasons. None of them…
.22 caliber handguns great for rookies, veterans
I’ve written about just about every type of firearm except two over the last few years. The two…
Derision aimed at .40 S&W over the years has some holes
.40 Short & Weak. .40 Small & Wimpy. I agreed with all of these terms nigh onto three…
Both autos and revolvers have plusses, which triggers debate
One of the staples of gun magazines back in my day was the automatic vs. revolver debate. Up…
Smith & Wesson autos still rank among best ever
Smith & Wesson doesn’t get the credit it deserves for its innovations in the auto loading pistol’s history.…
Bolt action’s popularity unparalleled since its creation
The bolt action rifle has reined supreme ever since the Doughboys came back from “The War To End All Wars”…
Notorious Northwest killer’s death had local connection
I was quite surprised to learn recently that we once had a real-life western gunfighter in our area,…