Federal Premium Launches Custom Shop for Ammo

Federal Premium Launches Custom Shop for Ammo

Unlike many industry custom shops, Federal Premium took a different route when it introduced a new, online, custom-loaded ammunition shop that allows enthusiasts to choose from several different specialized centerfire rifle and shotshell offerings. Orders placed on Federal’s Custom Shop are shipped direct to the consumer.

NRA Launches Product Database for Disabled Shooters

NRA Launches Product Database for Disabled Shooters

The National Rifle Association Adaptive Shooting Programs and Business Alliance has launched an Adaptive Product Providers database to highlight businesses that deliver the best in services, gear and training for disabled firearm enthusiasts. “People of all ability levels are heading into the outdoors to take part in the shooting sports at impressive levels,” said Dr. Joe Logar, national manager of NRA’s Adaptive Shooting Programs. “This database provides a one-stop resource to ensure they can make the most out of those experiences.”

10 .22 LR Conversion Kits for Your Favorite EDC Pistol

by Andy Massimilian - Monday, October 7, 2019

Converting a centerfire pistol to rimfire dates back to the 1930s, when Colt released the Ace .22 LR M1911 and then sold a conversion kit based on it. Later on, conversion kits in the U.S. were made for the M1911, Beretta 92, SIG Sauer P series, CZ-USA CZ-75 and Glock G17 and G19. Those designs have endured, but new kits are now made for Springfield Armory’s XD series, Kel-Tec’s PF-9 and P11, polymer-frame CZ pistols and the Ruger LC9 and LC380 pistols.


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Self-Defense & Communication: Be Careful What You Say

by Sheriff Jim Wilson - Friday, October 4, 2019


Armed citizens are often admonished to be careful what they say to investigators in the aftermath of a defensive shooting. ........ Armed citizens may not be aware that investigators can also get a court order that allows them to examine all text messages, emails, and other electronic media. In some cases, they can also use private conversations that the defendant has had with others. 

Consequently, a person needs to be very careful what they post and say. Posting on social media, late at night–especially after consuming adult libations–may not be a very good idea. Boasting about what you will do if/when a person breaks into your home may be a real mistake. That harmless joke that you posted may not seem quite so harmless when it is read to a jury.

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Time to ACT!

About the 2nd Amendment Rally

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Rally for Your Rights!
Attend The 2nd Amendment Rally: November 2, 2019, on the Capitol Lawn in Washington D.C.

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Fact or Not? We shall see!

Since early August, when Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced a 17-point plan to address violence, administration officials said they would research the issue and sought to do something different.

Based on comments made by the Governor and Lt. Governor at a press conference today, it appears the administration has rejected "red flag" and opted to focus on providing medical assistance for those suspected of being a danger to themselves or others.

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Interesting fact about Ruger SP101 .22LR "Kit Gun

This is from the Walt Kuleck facebook page.

For those that do not know Walt, he is a member of the gun club and has written many fine books on firearms. He has been a personal friend to many of the leader in the firearm industry over the past 50+ years. Below you will find a link regarding his books*.

Books*: Scott Duff Publishing or Amazon

This week's Thursday Day at the Range (26 September 2019) features an SP101 .22LR "Kit Gun." But...didn't we just do that? Well, yes we did (19 September 2019). However, the previous SP101 .22 was made in 2011; this one, in 1990. Yes, 1990, the second year of SP101 production.

There are some differences between the 1990 and 2011 guns, some obvious, some less so, and at least one that's not easy to discern. The obvious differences include the sights and the half-lug vs. full-lug barrel. What you might not notice is that the early revolver seems to have a discrete frame lug, but the late revolver's frame is different in that area and seems to dispense with the lug.

The subtle difference one might overlook (though my friend Dale, our Rangemaster noticed) is the frame window. The original SP101 has a window about 1.67" from front to rear. The SP101 was originally designed for a .38 Special-dimension cylinder. When a .357 Magnum variation was introduced, the cylinder length did not permit the insertion of any but lightweight .357 loads with their shorter overall length. This limitation, of course, was undesirable because it limited sales. Consequently, the frame window was lengthened so that a longer cylinder could be used.

You've probably guessed by now that the later revolver has a longer window, about 1.73" from front to rear. This allows the longer cylinder needed for the use of any .357 Magnum cartridge. Because Ruger evidently wanted to continue to use the earlier-dimension .22LR cylinder with the longer window, the late revolver's barrel protrudes just a tad more into the frame window than does the barrel of the early gun. That's what Dale noticed, and I overlooked.

OK, down to the shooting. The usual protocol applies, seven yards, unsupported standing Weaver, best of five, five-shot groups, .22LR CCI Mini-Mags. Note that 21 years has made little difference in results! These are good little guns.

NOTE: the early gun has Chigg's Grips grip inserts, the later gun, Ruger-branded Hogues (yes, they really are Hogues this time!).

* Walt has offered to personalize and sign your copies, just let Dale know.

Long-Distance Practice: A Good Idea for the Armed Citizen

Long-Distance Practice: A Good Idea for the Armed Citizen
by Sheriff Jim Wilson - Friday, September 27, 2019

Various reports indicate that most gunfights occur at 7 yards or less, and my informal research seems to back this up. It is a certainty that these close-range encounters are the most dangerous. Consequently, we suggest that most of the defensive shooter’s practice be with these close-range attacks in mind. However, what happens if you become the exception to the rule? What happens if a threat presents itself at 25 yards? Can you handle it?

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Riverside Gun Club Breakfast Group.

A group of firearm enthusiasts that meet once or twice monthly to enjoy great breakfast food, spirited firearm discussions, and comradery.

Group members are members at the Riverside Range & Gun Club, along with their guests.

Breakfast Group hosts/organizers: Rich Orlin and Tom Schnee.