How to Make Your Home a Hard Target

by Sheriff Jim Wilson - Sunday, March 22, 2020

Very interesting and important article.

Please Read

PERSONAL SAFETY IN THE FACE OF THE CORONAVIRUS

Dry Fire

Since we are taking precautions - DRY PRACTICE (FIRE) may be an Option to Help Us Keep Sharp.

We would all like to be at the range and enjoy throwing lead downrange. But sometimes we do not have that option; thus – Dry Practice (Fire).

Thus, hope to offer some advice from the book and manual authored by Michael Seeklander.

This will be an interpretation of his work and knowledge as I understand them.

Dry practice/fire can be used as a supplement to improve your skills and development as a shooter. Many of the professional shooter use and have used dry fire in the routine of shooting. According to Seeklander the practicing drawing and reloading with dry firing saves on ammunition and range time. It also helps that the sound of live fire is not present, thus there should be no anticipation with the trigger pull and moving the gun before the bullet leaves the gun.

Safety for Dry Practice/Fire

1. Be sure that all live ammunition is not located in the same room when participating in dry fire drills.
2. Always triple-check that any firearm used in dry fire has been cleared properly, this must include any magazines used in the drills.
3. If you use dummy rounds in your drills, be sure that they have been drilled and colored orange or red to ensure that they not live ammunition.
4. Suggest if possible that you have special magazines for use that contain dummy rounds and are marked accordingly for dry fire only.
5. Be sure to follow the rules of firearm safety:

1. All guns are treated as loaded.
2. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
3. Never let your muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
4. Be sure of your target, backstop, and beyond.

Should I wear the same clothes, holster, etc. that  I normally wear when I go out or to the range? YES. This is very important since you are training your muscle memory.

Equipment needed for totally successful dry fire practice and drills according to Seeklander.

1. Dummy Rounds
2. 1/3 scale targets - this is good because it simulates aiming area that we see at a full-size target at the correct distance. If possible they should be human-shaped.
3. Shot Timer (PACT or other brands) - be sure that you can set the PAR time. PAR time is the ability to enter a specific time and have the timer deliver a start beep and an end beep. This allows you to train and begin to lower the time incrementally.
4. Cover - this is used to practice shooting properly with a protective cover/area.

Tigger Control

With dry fire, you only will hear one click, unless you recycle the slide. That takes time and effort and develops a bad habit. In order to practice continue shots, you should just continue to press the trigger to the rear with enough pressure that the gun would be going off if the striker or hammer cocked. Doing this you will be able to monitor the sights for alignment and movement.

Dry Practice Drills for Homebound Shooters

by Sheriff Jim Wilson - Friday, March 20, 2020

Will be updating this over time.

Please leave your comments, suggestions, dry fire drills in the comment section.

First Look: Bond Arms Rough Series Double-Barrel Handguns

First Look: Bond Arms Rough Series Double-Barrel Handguns
by SI Staff - Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Bond Arms has trimmed down its finishing process to create a more affordable option for their more budget-conscious customers, while still retaining the outstanding fit and finish they are known for. The result of this is the Rough Series and includes the Roughneck, Rowdy, and the newest addition, the Grizzly double-barrel guns.

Every Rough Series gun is cleaned up and de-burred to reduce the sharp edges off the metal. After the initial treatment, guns are bead blasted to give them a rough finish, and the parting lines in the metal frame and trigger guard add to their appeal. The swirls of the tool marks on the barrels and tiny marks left from the casting add a unique individual touch to each handgun. Built in a fraction of the time compared to the rest of the Bond Arms line, the reduced build cost of the Rough Series guns translates into huge savings for the consumer, yet still use the same grade of stainless steel as all other production models.

The Bond Rough Series handguns include premium features found in the rest of their double-barrelled guns, such as stainless-steel barrels and frames, a cross-bolt safety, retracting firing pins, a spring-loaded cam-lock lever and a rebounding hammer. 

At 5 inches long, the Rough N Rowdy is the largest pistol in the line, chambered for the powerful .45 Long Colt, and 2½-inch .410 bore shotshells. A blade front sight and fixed rear sight mount directly on its 3-inch barrels.

Bond Arms Rough N Rowdy

Rough N Rowdy Features:
.45 Colt/.410 (2½-in. shells only), single action
Stainless steel double-barrel and frame
Black rubber grips
Fixed sights
Patented rebounding hammer
Cross-bolt safety
Removable trigger guard
Interchangeable barrel
Barrel length: 3 inches
Overall length: 5 inches

MSRP for the Rough N Rowdy is $299.

The Grizzly features several upgrades from a very similar Rowdy pistol, such as vibrant rosewood grips engraved with grizzly bear artwork. Bond Arms' name plate and a checkered panel add texture and character, and the pistol includes a matching leather holster embossed with a grizzly bear. Its 3-inch barrels are chambered in .45 Long Colt and 2½-inch .410 bore shotshells.

Bond Arms Grizzly

Grizzly Features:
.45LC / .410 bore
Stainless steel double-barrel and frame
Compatible with all standard Bond Arms barrels
Patented rebounding hammer
Retracting firing pins
Cross-bolt safety
Spring-loaded, cammed locking lever
Barrel length: 3 inches
Overall length: 5 inches
Includes leather holster

MSRP for the Bond Arms Grizzly is $377. 

The Roughneck is a new type of Bond Arms' gun. Built with a 2.5-inch barrel and chambered for 9 mm, .357/.38 or .45 ACP, it features a blade front sight and fixed rear sight. The compact handgun also uses a textured rubber grip.

Bond Arms Roughneck

Roughneck Features:
9 mm, single action
Stainless steel double-barrel and frame
Black rubber grips
Fixed sights
Patented rebounding hammer
Cross-bolt safety
Removable trigger guard
Interchangeable barrel
22 ounces
Barrel length: 2.5 inches
Overall length: 4.5 inches

MSRP for the Roughneck is $269.

More information on the Rough series of pistols and the rest of the Bond Arms lineup is available at https://www.bondarms.com/.

5X5 Drill - Bill Wilson