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New Video: Butterfly Knife Basics
After posting a picture of my butterfly knife on twitter, I’ve been flooded with requests for a beginner’s guide for balisongs. Let it not be said that I’m not a giver. Even if you’re not interested in the subject, be sure to check out the opening sequence. I had a lot of fun making it.
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New Video: Drawing From a Holster
In this guide, The Noob walks you through the basic process of how to draw from a holster and talks a little on why developing muscle memory is important. Also…check out the new opening!
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Good golly, Miss MOLLE!
What’s the deal with M
OLLE gear?
Recently MOLLE has become to tactical fashion what modular rails are to AR15s. They’re everywhere. Vests, holsters, body armor, sheathes, bags, tactical tomahawks, and a Christmas stocking that makes me weep for humanity. You might have some and not even know it. Take a look at that “tacticool” rifle case you bought for your AR15. Does it have a bunch of nylon loops sewn into it about an inch-and-a-half wide? Congratulations, you have a place to strap frag pouches.
MOLLE stands for MOdular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment, and you pronounce it like the girl’s name, “Molly.” Basically, it’s a series of rows of heavy-duty nylon sewn into bags, tactical vests and body armor, and it allows a person to customize where they attach and store their gear. So, for instance, if you’re a left-hander, you want your magazines stowed somewhere near your right hand. You just loop the straps of your mag pouches through the loops on the right side your vest and voila, convenience! Continue reading
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Is there a place for surplus military guns?
Recently, an 84-year-old Korean War veteran was awakened by the sound of someone trying to break into his home. Fred Ricciutti, pulled a handgun from a nearby drawer and yelled a challenge. When the man standing in his kitchen door didn’t respond, Ricciutti fired, shooting through the kitchen and storm doors and wounding the would-be intruder, prompting him to flee. The alleged intruder, Raymond Hiles, was arrested a few blocks away with a screwdriver, a stun gun and a 9mm hole in the back of his neck. It’s very possible that Ricciutti’s use of his firearm saved him and his ailing wife from a tragedy. Continue reading
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New Video: EDC Options for Women
Rebecca gives us her first video for GunNoob! In this video, she talks about defensive carry options for women.
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A Few Tips for the New Shooter
Don’t form opinions about things you’ve never tried based on what other people say. Be brave enough to do the research yourself to formulate your own well informed views. You might think you know that guns are scary and they KILL people, but think about how you know that before you espouse it as the ultimate truth.- Let go of the things you think you know about yourself. They can all change at any moment, given the right circumstances. Be open to learning new skills and remaking your own self-image. You will end up having some extremely enriching experiences.
- When someone hands you a Glock chambered in .357 Sig (or some other ridiculously high powered weapon) your first time at the range and it stuns you with recoil and leaves you with sore hands, don’t write off guns all together. There are plenty of other fish in the sea.
- Stop worrying about looking stupid. You don’t look stupid. You look like someone who is taking an active interest in their own safety. Even when you are dry firing in your pajamas while watching reruns of Seinfeld. You. Are. A. Boss.
- You don’t have to be some kind of commando right off the bat. Don’t put so much pressure on yourself to put all of your shots on top of each other at 50 yards your second time out. Part of the purpose of going to the range is having a good time. It’s serious business, for sure, but it’s still ok to let out that giggle the first time you shoot a shot gun.
- Talk to other people at the range, especially if they seem interested in what you’re shooting. They will end up being some of the most pleasant interactions you have and will build the pilars of a community that will sustain you.
- Don’t be afraid to take classes and get training before you think you’re ready. It’s great to get tips and advice from your spouse and friends, but learning from an unbiased, impartial instructor can be invaluable. Don’t think you don’t know enough yet to take a class. The point of taking classes is to learn new things, so find a class for beginners and get your moldable little mind in there.
- Ask questions, read books, check out blogs, get involved in the gun community. Educate yourself and make up your own mind. Everyone has different strengths and weaknesses, varying preferences and specific body/apparel criteria. The good ole boys don’t always know everything about everything. Don’t let other people’s opinions intimidate you.
- Handle and shoot (safely) as many guns as you can. Then practice, practice, practice with the one you want to carry. The only way you get better at something is by doing it. And the better at it you get, the more you’ll enjoy doing it. The more you enjoy it, the more you will practice and before you know it, you’ll be Lara Freakin Croft all up in this bitch.
And then we’ll all be happy, because the world needs more take-charge, no-nonsense, kickass people in it. Go get’em, tiger.
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Best “real world” training for the price? Compete!
There was a scene in the Bruce Lee film “Enter The Dragon” that comes to mind. Some big, mean-looking bad guy was trying to intimidate Bruce’s character. He held up a piece of wood and easily smashed it with his other hand. Bruce just shrugged him off and said “boards don’t hit back.” As I think back to the numerous holes I’ve put in all manner of silhouettes printed on paper, the striking reality of it all comes into an obvious but often ignored cognizance: paper targets don’t shoot back. Continue reading
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New Guide: Handling Pistol Failures
We’ve added a new guide to our Handgun Guide section. In this guide, we discuss how to clear the various failures that can happen with a pistol.
Take a look at our Handling Pistol Failures Guide.
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Guest Post: How To Prepare For Serious Training
When you first set foot in the firearms world, you might get some basic training on firearm safety. If you are responsible, you need to know which way the bullets come out and know how not to shoot yourself or anyone else on the range.
If you intend to take your shooting to another level and to learn things like defensive shooting, you need a different kind of training. These classes can be intimidating for the new shooter, but are well worth the time and effort. With a little preparation these classes can be far less intimidating. Continue reading
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New Video Guide: How To Hold Your Gun
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