Shooting
Beretta Nano: First Range Trip
I took a ‘long lunch’ yesterday and got out to the range to test out the Beretta Nano. I am really impressed. I’m not new to small, compact pistols — I’ve carried a Kel-Tec PF9 every day for two years. I was really surprised how much better the trigger was on the Nano than the…
Read MoreBeretta Nano First Impression
Six rounds of Winchester White Box 9mm (115 grain) from a distance of 21 9 feet (3 yards) while standing, unsupported. Two holes.
Read MoreBullet That Hit White House Recovered Days After Shooting Incident & AK-47 Found
The Secret Service says a bullet hit an exterior window of the White House and was stopped by ballistic glass. An additional round of ammunition was also found on the exterior of the White House. The bullets were found Tuesday. The discovery follows reports of gunfire near the White House on Friday. Witnesses heard shots…
Read MoreGun Battle Erupts on Texas Border
The shootout reportedly began shortly after noon but details were not immediately available. Residents on the U.S. side reported seeing members of the U.S. Border Patrol and Starr County Sheriff’s Office securing the area near the border. Border Patrol spokeswoman Rosalinda Huey said agents had been tracking a suspected drug load near La Rosita and…
Read MoreMistakes To Avoid
Over at Shooting Illustrated, Paul Markel gives advice to reach your full potential with a handgun. http://www.shootingillustrated.com/index.php/14203/mistakes-to-avoid/ In addition, while not mentioned by Paul, the following chart has proven helpful to me. Something useful to tuck into the range bag, courtesy of the US Army Marksmanship Unit. Get the PDF HERE.
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