Page 4 - Monthly Archives: April 2018

2016 was an interesting year for guns. As the elections got closer, more and more Americans went out and purchased guns. In January 2016 alone, FBI statistics show that around 2.5 million background checks were run for gun sales. And that was just for one month.

Add to that national tension with regards to racism, firearms, and “mainstream media”, it seems that the time is right to have another discussion about carrying a firearm. This is going to be discussed as a head to head so we can see the pros and cons to each, using the criteria of:

1. Keeping a low profile
2. Ease of use
3. Becoming a target

Keeping a Low Profile

In this video, we're going to show you how to field strip and properly clean the Kimber Solo, and then go over some features about the firearm. Kimber developed this single stack 9mm "pocket pistol" after seeing the success of many other firearms manufacturers in the subcompact pistol market.

This gun has great aesthetics and is extremely concealable. However, the Kimber Solo does require a bit of special care. Kimber recommends replacing the recoil spring every 1,000 rounds, something we found to be unusual.

Kimber also designed this pistol to strictly use 124-grain ammo; anything else will not function as well. There's also a "Crimson Trace" version of this pistol, with a laser grip built in. It does come standard with 3-dot, but if you're going to use this as your EDC gun, then look into night sights.

 

In this video, we're going to be showing you how to properly attach the Viridian R5 (Reactor) laser to the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield. The Shield we're using in this video is a 9mm, but it would work the same with the Shield .40 S&W or Shield .45 ACP.

The R5 laser features ECR, or Enhanced Combat Readiness, technology which allows for a very easy on/off of the laser when you draw it from an ECR-compatible holster. The laser will turn on when the gun is drawn, and turn off when reholstered.

This means that in those precious seconds of drawing and sighting, you don't have to worry about turning on a laser. Continue scrolling for the full video!

The Bond Arms Snake Slayer is a modern, two-shot derringer that comes in multiple calibers, such as .357 Magnum, .38 Special, .40 S&W, .45 Long Colt, and .410 shotgun shells. It is a single action pistol, with multiple barrel options coming in 2.5", 3.5" and 4.25".

The Snake Slayer has a swing open barrel release and the release lever is easy to operate. The ergonomics on this pistol aren't anything special but for how compact and simple it is, it's not a deal breaker.

The Bond Arms Snake Slayer does have retracting firing pins that alternate to fire each barrel. The grips come standard with rosewood, but you could get aftermarket grips if you prefer.

There's also a push in safety and spent casing extractor, and Bond Arms even makes speed loaders for it. If you're

Whether it is during regular travel, a long trip, or a move, transporting a firearm in a vehicle is a likely situation to come up for gun owners. This will often lead to the question, "Is it legal to carry a gun in a car?"

Laws Are Determined By Each State

The legality of carrying a gun in a vehicle as well as which type of guns can be transported is determined on a state by state basis. These laws will also determine whether or not the gun can travel in a concealed or open manner and whether or not it can be loaded or needs to remain unloaded during travel.

For example, the citizens of the State of California can carry a small firearm in their car if they possess a concealed weapons permit the gun is unloaded, and it is transported in a locked compartment such as a vehicle gun safe.  Long guns may be carried openly without a permit as long as they