regular guy guns - a firearms blog by a regular guy2024-02-27T03:13:02.670Zhttps://regularguyguns.com/Regular GuyHexoConcealed Carry Insurance And Self Defense Protection - What Is It?https://regularguyguns.com/2024/02/24/concealed-carry-insurance-and-self-defense-protection-what-is-it/2024-02-25T04:20:30.000Z2024-02-27T03:13:02.670Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/pwb-7002.jpg" alt="If you carry, you need to know the fight doesn't end when the threat is stopped." title="If you carry, you need to know the fight doesn't end when the threat is stopped."></p><p>It’s 0300. 3 AM. There’s rattling at the door, maybe the sound of glass breaking. Your motion-sensing surveillance system is screaming alerts at your phone. The door finally gives way, the window is breached. Your alarm system goes off, but you’re already popping open that biometric safe next to your bed. Grabbing that well-maintained 9mm pistol, you’re directing your significant other to grab their own sidearm and protect any vulnerable people, i.e. elderly relatives, children, in the home. Your job is to assess and engage the invaders. Thankfully you have some knowledge of their whereabouts already. They’re looking for an easy score in your living room. As you round the corner, one is helping themselves to your PS5, while the other is standing watch, gun in hand…</p>
Wayne LaPierre Is Gone From The NRA - Now What?https://regularguyguns.com/2024/01/25/Wayne-LaPierre-Is-Gone-From-The-NRA-Now-What/2024-01-26T03:46:07.000Z2024-01-26T04:03:33.950Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/nrafpc-7056.jpg" alt="The new symbol of the NRA needs to be a modern black rifle." title="The new symbol of the NRA needs to be a modern black rifle."></p><p>On January 5th, 2024, the National Rifle Association of America aka the NRA announced the impending retirement of Executive Vice President (EVP) and CEO Wayne LaPierre. Serving in the position since 1991, LaPierre oversaw the NRA during some of it’s most tumultuous years. From the years of the thankfully-repealed “Assault Weapons” Ban, to the post-Bruen landscape of today, “WLP” proved to be a lightning rod for the anti-2A forces, the mainstream media, and Second Amendment supporters alike. Between this and Texas, <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2023/12/30/2024-Will-Be-Interesting-For-Second-Amendment-Radicals/" target="_blank">2024 is already lit</a>.</p><p>Conveniently enough, LaPierre chose to retire just before his civil trial to combat accusations of fraud was to begin. Filed by anti-2A New York State Attorney General Letita James (the NRA was incorporated in New York State at the time), the suit alleges that LaPierre and other NRA top brass misused charitable funds, engaged in fraud, and other financial crimes. While it’s obvious James filed the charges in a political witch-hunt, the accusations will be hard for LaPierre to fight, owing to his extravagant lifestyle (bespoke suits, private jets, the works) and multi-million dollar yearly salary.</p><p>The prevailing theory is that LaPierre chose to retire with some dignity, rather than being forced out of the NRA by the courts. Regardless of his motivations, the seat is now vacant, and no doubt being hotly contested behind the scenes on Waples Mill Road…</p>
2024 Will Be Interesting For Second Amendment Radicalshttps://regularguyguns.com/2023/12/30/2024-Will-Be-Interesting-For-Second-Amendment-Radicals/2023-12-31T02:55:56.000Z2024-01-26T04:01:35.425Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/2024-7040.jpg" alt="2024 Is Gonna Be Lit." title="2024 is gonna be lit."></p><p>For us Second Amendment Radicals and armed citizens, 2023 was quite the ride. The majority of the country, by landmass, became Constitutional Carry, with even us in the Gunshine State <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2023/06/21/How-Florida-Firearms-Instructors-Can-Survive-Permitless-Carry/" target="_blank">staggering over the finish line</a> (kind of) after over a decade of concentrated effort and false starts. Ownership numbers continued to rise, especially with the Hamas attack on Israel serving as a stark reminder that large-scale and continuous violence can happen to even a somewhat-developed nation. On the legal side, it appears the decades-long federal ban on 18-21 year olds purchasing handguns will fall, and also the Supreme Court granted cert to <em>Garland vs Cargill</em>, which is a challenge to the bump stock ban. The cert was granted on “abuse of power” grounds rather than Second Amendment grounds, but we’ll take it! If (when) SCOTUS rules correctly, it could severely cripple the ATF and other executive branch rulemaking - and good!</p><p>Of course, there were some (hopefully temporary) setbacks. The Biden regime’s pistol brace ruling was put into place, though is currently enjoined until most likely the Supreme Court makes a ruling on it. A similar situation exists for the useless and much-maligned “ghost gun” rule, which seemingly gets enjoined, reversed, and enjoined again every other week. On the state level, Illinois’ “assault weapons” ban goes into effect on January 1st, though most likely it won’t stand for the long term once a sympathetic district Court or the Supreme Court rules that it is in violation of the Second Amendment.</p><p>Sadly, on December 27th, 2023, the legendary <a href="https://us.glock.com/en" target="_blank">Gaston Glock</a> passed on at the age of 94. Do a few mag dumps from your <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/ZQzMrX" target="_blank">GLOCK 19</a> in tribute.</p><p>2023 was certainly a rollercoaster. However, 2024 is going to be lit, as the kids would say…</p>
The ALG Defense EMR V3X 15 Inch Handguard Reviewhttps://regularguyguns.com/2023/11/28/The-ALG-Defense-EMR-V3X-15-Inch-Handguard-Review/2023-11-29T03:31:51.000Z2023-11-29T04:07:22.671Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/ALG-6955.jpg" alt="The ALG Defense EMR V3X 15 Inch Handguard." title="The ALG Defense EMR V3X 15 Inch Handguard."></p><p>Whether you have one AR-pattern rifle or ten, invariably you’ll fall into the habit of just not being able to leave well enough alone. You may not have the skill yet to out-shoot that stock trigger, but you’ll get an itch to take it out and install a Geissele (the big brother to ALG, makers of the <strong>EMR V3X Handguard</strong>) Single-Stage Precision Flat Bow trigger. That mil-spec stock that wouldn’t look out of place on a GWOT-era recruiting poster? Gone - you’ll acquire something a little more ergonomic such as an <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2017/04/24/A-Review-Of-The-Adaptive-Tactical-EX-Performance-Stock/" target="_blank">Adaptive Tactical EX Performance Stock</a> or a <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/0ZB4gR" target="_blank">B5 SOPMOD</a> Stock.</p><p>Eventually you start replacing major groups of hardware on your AR-15 rifle. Or, you fall into the trap of finding one spare component, and you get bit by “the bug” and have to build out something completely new.</p><p>And that’s what happened to me…</p>
The MIRA Safety CM-6M Gas Mask - Tacticool Or Necessity?https://regularguyguns.com/2023/09/25/Mask-Tacticool-Or-Necessity/2023-09-26T01:45:13.000Z2023-09-26T02:45:11.217Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/cm-6753.jpg" alt="The MIRA Safety CM-6M Gas Mask." title="The MIRA Safety CM-6M Gas Mask."></p><p><em>Disclosure: MIRA Safety sought me out to review the CM-6M Gas Mask from my perspective. While you may see affiliate links to their product line throughout this article, my perspectives, as always, remain mine.</em></p><p>When it comes to preparations for The End Of The World As We Know It, the Ice House Fiesta, or whatever your terminology is, it’s super easy to focus on firearms, accessories, and ammunition. Yes, guns and ammunition are cool. And fun to learn about. However, you could have an ammo dump bigger than the reserves at LCAAP and still be boned if you don’t have a supporting infrastructure. In a world gone upside down, or even more mundane situations, the air itself can become a hazard. That fancy H&K MR556 will just be a convenient grave marker if you’re unable to breathe.</p><p>Within the <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2023/09/08/Being-An-Armed-Citizen-Should-Be-The-Default/" target="_blank">Second Amendment Radical community</a>, there’s always been a layer of interest in the “other things” - like gas masks and respirators. Spurred on by the unexpected contact from the team at MIRA, my own interest in the fascinating world of gas masks and PPE was amplified.</p>
Being An Armed Citizen Should Be The Defaulthttps://regularguyguns.com/2023/09/08/Being-An-Armed-Citizen-Should-Be-The-Default/2023-09-09T02:04:02.000Z2023-09-09T02:43:59.452Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/magz-0111.jpg" alt="Every able-bodied adult in the US should have a one of these." title="Every able-bodied adult in the US should have a one of these."></p><p>Over the past few decades, the amount of Americans who own at least one firearm has grown exponentially. Whether it’s a GLOCK 19 pistol or some variant of an <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/n191MV" target="_blank">AR-pattern rifle</a>, it is estimated that over 120 million people currently possess one firearm, at the minimum. For a good reason, concrete data of actual ownership is hard to come by, but estimates can be gleaned from <a href="https://www.ammoland.com/2023/06/nics-checks-1-million-firearms-sold-in-a-month-is-the-new-normal/" target="_blank">NICS background check inquiries</a>, manufacturer-supplied data, and gun shop statistics. Regardless of the sources, a generally accepted estimate, even by the government, is that somewhere north of 420 million firearms are in private hands in the United States. To be certain, the real figure is much, much higher.</p><p>However, it’s one thing to possess a firearm. To actually be “armed” is technically quite another thing entirely….</p>
Independence Day Is For Armed Citizenshttps://regularguyguns.com/2023/07/04/Independence-Day-Is-For-Armed-Citizens/2023-07-04T05:45:49.000Z2023-07-04T02:48:48.777Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/4th-0067.jpg" alt="A modern rifle such as an AR-15 variant gives the armed citizen a marked advantage." title="A modern rifle such as an AR-15 variant gives the armed citizen a marked advantage."></p><p>248 years ago as of this writing, a gathering of merchants, physicians, lawyers, farmers, and entrepreneurs gathered in Philadelphia to sign the Declaration of Independence of the United States. Knowing full well this would brand them as war criminals in the eyes of the regime, they nonetheless made their declaration, and truly sparked the American Revolution. For themselves and those allied with them, there was no going back. The Crown would, after some political theatre, execute them for being traitors if they were ever captured. To say that the Founding Fathers and their supporters were fighting for their lives is putting it mildly. Failure meant certain death. Success meant establishing the nation, for better or for worse, that we all enjoy today.</p><p>And the primary reason they were able to secure that freedom is because they understood the importance of the inherent and absolute right to keep and bear arms as acknowledged by the Second Amendment…</p>
How Florida Firearms Instructors Can Survive Permitless Carryhttps://regularguyguns.com/2023/06/21/How-Florida-Firearms-Instructors-Can-Survive-Permitless-Carry/2023-06-22T01:04:16.000Z2023-06-22T01:59:09.674Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/hg-9692.jpg" alt="A GLOCK 30 45 ACP pistol with a Streamlight TLR-6 weapon mounted light." title="A GLOCK 30 45 ACP pistol with a Streamlight TLR-6 weapon mounted light.."></p><p>In just about a week, the great State of Florida’s rather unique permitless carry law will go into effect. On July 1st, 2023, anyone within the borders of the State will be able to carry a concealed <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/0ZxxYO" target="_blank">handgun</a> in public without having to first obtain a Florida Concealed Weapons or Firearms License aka the CWFL.</p><p>Representing an admittedly watered-down version of one of Governor (and now Presidential candidate) Ron DeSantis’ wish-list items, the Florida permitless carry law promises to kick the Gunshine State out of a decades-long doldrum with regards to firearms rights. While the vast majority of Second Amendment Radicals and armed citizens in Florida see this as welcome news, there’s a small amount of Quisling-esque behavior emanating from the community, most notably from some firearms instructors…</p>
Second Amendment Bits And Pieces Sporadic Updates Editionhttps://regularguyguns.com/2023/05/08/Second-Amendment-Bits-And-Pieces-Sporadic-Updates-Edition/2023-05-09T02:20:18.000Z2023-05-09T02:52:02.041Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/var-6581.jpg" alt="A Silencerco SWR Specwar 762 suppressor." title="A Silencerco SWR Specwar 762 suppressor."></p><p>It’s been a busy couple of weeks in the world of Second Amendment Radicalism And Armed Citizen Adventures. From the tragedy in Nashville that was thankfully cut short by law enforcement officers who know a thing or two - yes they still exist - to the signing into law of <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2023/01/30/Florida-Permitless-Carry-Bill-Of-2023/" target="_blank">Florida’s much-debated and much-awaited Permitless Carry law</a>, it’s been a pretty exciting couple of weeks out there.</p><p>And to top it all off, it seems the ever-unpredictable President Donald John Trump has been indicted on a whole litany of administrative charges, ushering in a new era of petty political warfare. Well, if they’re too busy indicting each other and arresting each other, they can’t cause problems for the people. I’ll take a deadlock any day of the week. But that’s beyond the scope of this blog.</p><p>But without further ado…</p>
Is Florida Really The Gunshine State?https://regularguyguns.com/2023/03/28/Is-Florida-Really-The-Gunshine-State/2023-03-29T01:53:52.000Z2023-03-29T03:38:34.118Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/florida-6566.jpg" alt="Florida has a robust firearms culture." title="Florida has a robust firearms culture."></p><p>As has been <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2023/01/30/Florida-Permitless-Carry-Bill-Of-2023/" target="_blank">recently discussed</a>, there’s a very good chance that the great State of Florida will get some form of permitless firearms carry signed into law in the current legislative session. As of this writing, the Florida House has passed the permitless carry bill. We now wait for the Florida Senate. Of course, since Florida was and may still be an electoral battleground state, the usual histrionics from the harridans has ensued. Much like it did in 1987 when Florida became the first major state to institute a shall-issue concealed weapons permit scheme, the mainstream media is predicting the state will be knee-deep in blood, the Wild West, and that sort of thing.</p><p>Interestingly enough, the 1987 adoption of a statewide and state-managed shall-issue permit scheme is what led to Florida getting the moniker <strong>The Gunshine State</strong>…</p>
No Guns On Campus? Hah!https://regularguyguns.com/2023/02/28/No-Guns-On-Campus/2023-03-01T03:18:23.000Z2023-03-01T03:54:50.559Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/lambda-6543.jpg" alt="A GLOCK 30 .45 ACP pistol atop a logo of a well-known fraternity." title="A GLOCK 30 .45 ACP pistol atop a logo of a well-known fraternity."></p><p>As of February 23rd, 2023, West Virginia’s SB 10, a bill removing restrictions on the carry of firearms on public university campuses in the state, has cleared the final hurdle in the West Virginia legislature. Governor Jim Justice (what a name!) has <a href="https://bearingarms.com/camedwards/2023/02/23/west-virginia-governor-gives-thumbs-up-to-campus-carry-bill-it-may-save-a-bunch-of-lives-n67717" target="_blank">promised to sign the bill into law</a> when it gets to his desk on March 1st, 2023. While there was some performative whining and kicking from some students at West Virginia and Marshall Universities, the <strong>campus carry bill</strong> has by and large seen little opposition amongst the population and their duly elected lawmakers…</p>
Permitless Carry Bill Introduced In Floridahttps://regularguyguns.com/2023/01/30/Florida-Permitless-Carry-Bill-Of-2023/2023-01-31T03:26:17.000Z2023-01-31T05:27:56.236Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/PC-6511.jpg" alt="A Heckler & Koch VP9 with a Streamlight TLR-1 HL Light attached." title="A Heckler & Koch VP9 with a Streamlight TLR-1 HL Light attached."></p><p>On the morning of Monday, January 30th, 2023, Speaker of the Florida House Paul Renner (R-Palm Court) introduced the latest attempt at <strong>Constitutional Carry</strong> (aka Permitless Carry) in the State of Florida. Known as <a href="https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/543" target="_blank">HB 543</a> in legislative circles, the bill will <a href="https://www.ammoland.com/2023/01/constitutional-carry-bill-introduced-in-florida/" target="_blank">remove the need for Floridians to obtain a Concealed Weapon Or Firearm License before carrying a concealed handgun in public</a>. In his opening remarks, Renner stated that the bill gets “rid of the need for a government permission slip” to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Florida.</p><p>At first glance, this does seem to be what Floridians have been waiting for with baited breath for decades. With one of the only “red waves” being in the Sunshine State, Florida is primed for a Constitutional Carry bill to pass. Governor DeSantis has promised to sign if one reaches his desk, even. But, the devil is in the details…</p>
The ATF Pistol Brace Rule Has Been Revealedhttps://regularguyguns.com/2023/01/21/The-ATF-Pistol-Brace-Rule-Has-Been-Published/2023-01-22T03:48:58.000Z2023-01-22T19:12:47.872Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/sb-6506.jpg" alt="An SB Tactical arm brace attached to an AR-15." title="An SB Tactical arm brace attached to an AR-15."></p><p>After many false starts and delays, this past Friday, January 13th, the much-debated, maligned, and promised firearm <a href="https://www.ammoland.com/2023/01/atf-unveils-pistol-brace-rule-everything-is-an-sbr/" target="_blank">pistol brace ruling</a> from the regime of Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr was revealed to the nation. With the usual excuse of “public safety”, ATF director and noted bullfrog Steve Dettelbach announced this travesty. While drafts of the ruling circulated for months prior, few had any insight as to what the final contents of ATF Rule 2021R-08F would be.</p><p>To put it mildly, this isn’t a slow-pitch softball like the so-called “ghost gun” ruling was, it’s a full-on assault and exploitation of the firearms community in the US…</p>
To The Second Amendment Radicalshttps://regularguyguns.com/2022/12/30/To-The-Second-Amendment-Radicals/2022-12-31T02:35:42.000Z2022-12-31T03:51:18.773Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/tlr1hl-6414.jpg" alt="Light Things Up In 2023" title="Light Things Up in 2023!"></p><p>If you’re a <strong>Second Amendment Radical</strong> or armed citizen, 2022 was definitely a rollercoaster of a year. From the <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2022/06/23/What-NYSRPA-v-Bruen-Means-For-Second-Amendment-Radicals/" target="_blank">stunning drop of the Bruen decision</a>, to the tepid GOP results of the midterms, and everything in between, it was definitely not for the faint of heart. Along those lines, 2023 is looking cautiously optimistic for those of us who have chosen to exercise our right to keep and bear arms…</p>
Someone Owning A Gun Doesn't Necessarily Mean They Support The Second Amendmenthttps://regularguyguns.com/2022/10/28/Owning-A-Gun-Doesnt-Necessarily-Imply-2A-Support/2022-10-29T01:55:26.000Z2022-11-04T02:19:20.594Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/nofudd-0065.jpg" alt="Things Fudds hate - suppressors, ARs, and drum magazines..." title="Things Fudds hate - suppressors, ARs, and drum magazines..."></p><p>Yes, we’ve <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2020/12/02/Pro-Gun-Or-Pro-Second-Amendment/" target="_blank">been down this road before</a>. There’s always room for exposition and nuance though. Certainly, the existence of gun control and gun control supporters is a clear and present danger to free people and those who desire to be free. Whether it’s <strong>domestic enemies like Shannon Watts and Eric Swalwell</strong> or strange foreign smallfolk like <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/canada-prime-minister-announces-national-handgun-freeze-or-so-he-thinks/" target="_blank">Justin from Canada</a>, those who seek to disarm others by the proxy of State violence are amongst the most vile people out there. That being said, what’s worse is the troubling sort that strike a pose like there’s nothing to it, purchase a firearm, and then openly advocate for more gun control. Whether it’s the Fudd down the street who shoots less than 100 rounds a year, or a panicky hypocrite who <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/LP0GjZ" target="_blank">bought an AR15</a> during the recent unpleasantness, those in the fifth column near us Second Amendment Radicals are a troubling faction to say the least. They purchased a firearm, but they clearly <strong>do not support the Second Amendment</strong>…</p>
There Is A Gun Rights Organization For Youhttps://regularguyguns.com/2022/09/14/There-Is-A-Gun-Rights-Organization-For-You/2022-09-15T01:22:57.000Z2023-03-29T03:32:07.238Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/GR-0017.jpg" alt="The Second Amendment acknowledges your inherent right to keep and bear arms" title="The Second Amendment acknowledges your inherent right to keep and bear arms..."></p><p>Despite the noise and outright lies from the mainstream media, firearms ownership in our nation has been consistently on the rise. While concrete numbers are (thankfully) hard to discern, the simple fact is that more and more people are joining the ranks of Second Amendmment Radicals and armed citizens. And it’s not just the stereotypical old fat white guy aka the OFWG anymore. Though to be fair the OFWG is maybe shoring up his stash of <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/P0xV36" target="_blank">5.56mm ammunition</a> and maybe investing in another AR-15 or even an AK-style rifle.</p><p>The newest members of our raucuous and fun family are demographics typically not associated with firearms ownership. Women, black folk, LGBT people and so on. And beyond immutable characteristics, there’s a noted uptick of firearms ownership in ideological demographics not normally ascribed to supporting the Second Amendment. Yes, progressives, liberals, and even socialists are picking up guns for defense of self and community…</p>
The Armed Citizen Response To The Greenwood Park Mall Shootinghttps://regularguyguns.com/2022/07/27/The-Armed-Citizen-Response-To-The-Greenwood-Park-Mall-Shooting/2022-07-28T02:48:30.000Z2022-08-20T01:43:08.502Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/lockedback-9684.jpg" alt="After the fight is over, another fight begins..." title="After the fight is over, another fight begins..."></p><p>At approximately 5:56 PM on July 17th, 2022, a deeply flawed and defective young person opened fire with a rifle at the Greenwood Park Mall in Greenwood, Indiana. While the attacker did accrue casualties, he himself was nearly immediately neutralized by 22-year-old Elisjsha Dicken, an armed citizen, who was at the mall shopping with his girlfriend. With his GLOCK pistol, Dicken engaged the attacker at an initial distance of 40 yards, successfully hitting him with 8 out of 10 shots fired.</p><p>Dicken’s actions prove that once again, a gun in the hand is better than <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2022/05/31/Thoughts-On-The-Situation-In-Uvalde-Texas/" target="_blank">a welfare queen government employee</a> on the phone, if they even bother to answer or show up at all…</p>
Michael Moore Wants To-Repeal The Second Amendmenthttps://regularguyguns.com/2022/07/19/Michael-Moore-Wants-To-Repeal-The-Second-Amendment/2022-07-20T01:55:19.000Z2022-07-20T03:01:25.830Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/MM-8777.jpg" alt="Being armed means you don't have to do what cretins like Michael Moore say." title="Being armed means you don't have to do what cretins like Michael Moore say."></p><p>In the wake of some <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2022/05/31/Thoughts-On-The-Situation-In-Uvalde-Texas/">tragic media-amplified events</a>, the usual round of regime-approved stooges have been (again) making their thoughts on firearms confiscation known. Of course, it’s the standard talking points. “Ban Assault Weapons” (whatever those are), “Register Firearms”, “Close the XYZ Loophole”, that sort of thing. They have a cheatsheet, and they fall back on it as a matter of rote. Whether it’s out of conviction or just job security, the stooges do stoogelike things for the shot-callers in the regime. Of course, they themselves are armed, or have hired golems close at hand. But god forbid you want an <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/JPo2a" target="_blank">AR-15</a>. Apparently so-called “weapons of war” don’t have a place in citizen hands, despite the fact that the Second Amendment by the book guarantees us the right to have real weapons of war, i.e. an M4A1.</p><p>Some of the more wily stooges know this, and thus, they campaign for the jugular - the repeal of the Second Amendment. Along those lines, noted gravitational distortion and champion eater Michael Moore has published a screed calling for just that, the <strong>repeal of the Second Amendment</strong>. To be fair, this would be the correct procedure to enact gun control, but people like Mikey fail to understand the process and the consequences…</p>
M-LOK Vs Keymod - Which Is Better?https://regularguyguns.com/2022/07/06/mlok-vs-keymod-which-is-better/2022-07-07T02:25:47.000Z2022-07-11T03:05:14.853Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/rails-8761.jpg" alt="A Keymod Handguard and an M-LOK Handguard for an AR-15. Components courtesy of Radical Firearms." title="A Keymod Handguard and an M-LOK Handguard for an AR-15. Components courtesy of Radical Firearms."></p><p>Whether it’s your first rodeo with the <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/gbKBy5" target="_blank">AR-15 platform</a>, or your fifth, you’ve undoubtedly been faced with an array of <strong>rail attachment systems</strong> in your defensive rifle purchasing process. You do know that funky metallic thing around your AR-15’s barrel can have things like <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2020/01/12/Weapon-Mounted-Light-For-Home-Defense-On-Your-Rifle/" target="_blank">lights</a>, lasers, and bipods attached to it, right?</p><p>For years, the only real option for attaching accessories to your AR-pattern rifle, or many other firearm types, was the Picatinny rail. Known as MIL-STD-1913 in military circles, this familiar rail system was a standardized descendant of the civilian Weaver rail system. The Picatinny rail was made “official” in the 1990s with the introduction of the M4A1 carbine. Citizen AR-15s, especially after the 2004 AWB sunset, soon followed suit with Picatinny rails. Despite it’s ease of use, complaints remained about the weight of the handguards, and the ergonomics.</p><p>Enter Magpul’s M-LOK and Keymod…</p>
What NYSRPA v Bruen Means For Second Amendment Radicalshttps://regularguyguns.com/2022/06/23/What-NYSRPA-v-Bruen-Means-For-Second-Amendment-Radicals/2022-06-24T02:26:50.000Z2022-06-26T02:52:58.172Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/G30-8750.jpg" alt="A GLOCK 30 45 ACP Pistol. Soon, people in New York and other places will be able to carry this easily." title="A GLOCK 30 45 ACP Pistol. Soon, people in New York and other places will be able to carry this easily."></p><p>On the morning of June 23rd, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States finally issued it’s opinion on the case of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association vs Bruen. At stake was the fundamental right to keep and bear arms as acknowledged by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, and whether it applied outside of the home or not. In a 6-3 vote, the Court has ruled that the right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental right, and must be treated as such by the government. In an <a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/20-843_7j80.pdf" target="_blank">extraordinarily well-drafted opinion</a>, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that the right to keep and bear arms is not a “second-class right subject to an entirely different body of rules than the other Bill of Rights guarantees…”</p><p>To say this is titanic and beneficial to us is an understatement. And in a positive way, the nuance is in the details. So, <strong>what does the NYSRPA v Bruen decision mean for us Second Amendment Radicals?</strong></p>
Biden Regime Moving To Limit Commercial Sales Of M855https://regularguyguns.com/2022/06/18/Biden-Regime-Moving-To-Limit-Commercial-Sales-Of-M855/2022-06-18T13:34:25.000Z2022-06-19T17:17:20.337Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/m855-7777.jpg" alt="M855 (XM855) 5.56mm ammunition from Winchester." title="M855 (XM855) 5.56mm ammunition from Winchester."></p><p>It’s no secret the regime of Joseph Robinette Biden, Junior has it out for Second Amendment Radicals and armed citizens. Those calling the shots and taking advantage of that befuddled old man don’t like the thought of armed citizens who can say no. To be fair, the government has almost never been friendly to those who choose to take responsibility for their own lives, but the current regime has seemingly made it an action item on their agenda.</p><p>With even the current “deal” of a gun control framework looking like weak sauce amd potentially DOA, the regime is hitting all the angles to ram through some sort of anti-2A move to help bolster their dismal poll numbers. The latest angle is to attack the ammunition supply, by <strong>restricting the sale of excess production from the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, aka LCAAP</strong>…</p>
Top Summer Carry Gunshttps://regularguyguns.com/2022/06/07/Top-Summer-Carry-Guns/2022-06-08T02:44:12.000Z2022-06-10T02:22:45.705Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/summer-6895.jpg" alt="Sure, an FN FNX-45 could be a summer carry gun, but you would have to work at it..." title="Sure, an FN FNX-45 could be a summer carry gun, but you would have to work at it..."></p><p><strong>This article is part of a continuing partnership with Primary Arms, enjoy!</strong></p><p>While the sunshine might be good for keeping the <a href="https://www.primaryarms.com/brand/holosun" target="_blank">solar failsafe red dot</a> charged on your handgun, unless you’re open carrying it, you’re going to want to ditch that larger frame pistol for something lighter and more compact.</p><p>There are usually a few things you’ll want to look for in a <a href="https://alnk.to/31mRNpK" target="_blank">summertime pistol</a>, like one with a smaller profile and barrel, something more lightweight, and an affordable firearm that operates dependably.</p><p>Manufacturers like Sig Sauer, GLOCK, and Springfield have recently come out with micro-compact pistols that increase round capacity up to 15 rounds and can run optics but still may be too bulky or too expensive for some users.</p><p>The market is full of small-frame pistol options, the models discussed below favor reduced profile and weight above all else, so you may want to consider a few of the following as your favored pick for <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2021/03/21/Traveling-With-Your-Guns-Things-To-Consider/" target="_blank">summertime</a> carry.</p>
Thoughts On The Situation In Uvalde Texashttps://regularguyguns.com/2022/05/31/Thoughts-On-The-Situation-In-Uvalde-Texas/2022-06-01T01:43:56.000Z2022-06-18T13:36:10.520Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/d60-6892.jpg" alt="The AR15. The modern rifle progressives love to hate." title="The AR15. The modern rifle progressives love to hate."></p><p>It’s looking like 2022 is going to be a rather bad remix of 2020. Supply chain issues, riot season closing in on us for various sundry reasons, and of course the midterms, where our duly elected (supposedly) welfare queens decide to grandstand, especially on the <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/regularguyguns/shop?asc=u" target="_blank">Second Amendment</a>, because the swine fear an armed citizenry. A person with a well-maintained <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/LP0GjZ" target="_blank">modern rifle</a> is a citizen, and not a subject.</p><p>Of course, where there’s freedom, there’s the risk of evil, and the risk that those who oppose freedom will use the deeds of evil people to further their own insidious agendas…</p>
The Biden Regime And Ghost Gunshttps://regularguyguns.com/2022/04/20/The-Biden-Regime-And-Ghost-Guns/2022-04-21T02:27:29.000Z2022-04-21T02:38:01.395Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/p80-6253.jpg" alt="A Polymer80 G19-style 80 percent frame. This is not a firearm." title="A Polymer80 G19-style 80 percent frame. This is not a firearm."></p><p>This past Monday, April 11th, the regime of Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr, dropped the final executive order concerning firearm receivers and expanded the definition of the term “firearm” in terms of US law to restrict so-called <strong>ghost guns</strong>.</p><p>Stymied by a rickety-thin majority in Congress and flagging poll numbers due to record-high inflation, supply chain shortages, and internal issues, the regime needed a “win”, even if it only really appeased the base. It’s the midterms after all. And what better target for the progressive wing of the regime than the Second Amendment? Long opposed to individual rights, especially the right to keep and bear arms, the regime once again twisted the definition of things to fit an agenda.</p><p>Was it a (hopefully temporary) loss for us <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/regularguyguns/shop?asc=u" target="_blank">Second Amendment Radicals</a>? Yes, but of course the devil is in the details…</p>
How Far Can You Shoot With A Red Dot Equipped Rifle?https://regularguyguns.com/2022/04/09/How-Far-Can-You-Shoot-With-A-Red-Dot-Equipped-Rifle/2022-04-09T18:50:32.000Z2022-04-10T02:33:58.840Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/st-6231.jpg" alt="An AR15 with an Aimpoint PRO red dot sight." title="3An AR15 with an Aimpoint PRO red dot sight."></p><p><strong>This article is part of a continuing partnership with Primary Arms, enjoy!</strong></p><p>Here, we’re going to give our best thinking on how far you can stretch out a <a href="https://www.primaryarms.com/1+Magnifiers,Red-Dot-Sights/Brand+Primary-Arms/MCategories+Optics" target="_blank">red dot sight</a>. We think that, depending on the sight, it’s entirely possible to extend the range of these close-quarters oriented optics out to several hundred yards, if you’re willing to temper your expectations on what you consider accuracy just a little bit.</p>
How To Fight Magazine Capacity Banshttps://regularguyguns.com/2022/03/12/How-To-Fight-Magazine-Capacity-Bans/2022-03-13T02:02:59.000Z2022-03-13T19:37:47.991Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/mags-9717.jpg" alt="30 round standard-capacity magazines for the AR Platform. Flood Washington State with these." title="30 round standard-capacity magazines for the AR Platform. Flood Washington State with these."></p><p>This past week, despite the best efforts of an extremely well-motivated pro-2A contingent in Washington State, the <a href="https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5078-S.E.pdf?q=20220305120815" target="_blank">legislature rammed through</a> <strong>SB 5078, magazine capacity ban</strong>, which should reach regime stooge Jay Inslee’s desk any day now. Inslee has stated that he’ll sign it, so unfortunately in a legal sense, it will be codified into law.</p><p>So, after July 1st, firearm magazines that hold ten rounds or more will be prohibited for sale in the Evergreen State. That being said, the Washington State (and other) magazine capacity bans can be fought…</p>
Second Amendment Bits And Pieces - Honk Honk Editionhttps://regularguyguns.com/2022/02/27/Second-Amendment-Bits-And-Pieces-Honk-Honk-Edition/2022-02-28T01:15:21.000Z2022-02-28T02:10:41.630Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/drum-9645.jpg" alt="You need a Magpul D60 drum in your life." title="You need a Magpul D60 drum in your life."></p><p>The clown show of 2022 continues. The Honkening up north, progressives thinking America’s frontier is on the Dnepr, and various sundry goings on. It’s pretty chaotic out there, but the usual litany of forces have been making their moves <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2022/01/06/Guns-For-Me-And-Not-For-Thee/" target="_blank">for and against the Second Amendment</a> while most have been distracted by the circus…</p><p>Despite the chaos and portents that aybe we should be giving <a href="https://alnk.to/7B9Yy7S" target="_blank" rel="noopener">our AR-15s</a> a little extra TLC, there’s good news…</p>
Choosing From The Best Of The New Long Range Cartridges For The ARhttps://regularguyguns.com/2022/02/19/cartridges-for-the-AR-platform/2022-02-20T02:43:37.000Z2022-02-26T20:57:46.499Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/MK12-5069.jpg" alt="AR variants like the Mk12 push the 5.56mm cartridge to the limit - but there's a whole world beyond 5.56mm for the AR." title="AR variants like the Mk12 push the 5.56mm cartridge to the limit - but there's a whole world beyond 5.56mm for the AR.."></p><p><strong>Article By: Primary Arms Staff</strong></p><p>The <a href="https://www.primaryarms.com/1+Rifles/MCategories+AR-15" target="_blank">AR-15</a> has always been known as a relatively reliable and accurate rifle platform. It’s got a long and storied history, and deep in the roots of the .223 Remington you can find buried there, the lineage of benchrest pioneers.</p><p>What the AR has not been known for generally, at least not until fairly recently is for consistent long-range accuracy. It’s simply not that gun. That is, unless you harness the power of a new breed of AR cartridges that are built specifically to add that element to the AR resume, and for which it may just be an upper receiver swap away for you to begin enjoying such benefits….</p>
Things You Should Have With You If You Carry A Gunhttps://regularguyguns.com/2022/02/07/Things-You-Should-Have-With-You-If-You-Carry-A-Gun/2022-02-08T02:13:59.000Z2022-02-09T03:09:58.431Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/edc-9628.jpg" alt="You need more than just a gun on you when you go out into the world." title="You need more than just a gun on you when you go out into the world."></p><p>By most estimates, the community of Second Amendment Radicals and armed citizens has picked up over <a href="https://www.nssf.org/articles/millions-of-first-time-gun-buyers-during-covid-19/" target="_blank">ten million new converts</a> since the beginning of 2020. If that’s you, welcome aboard. You’ve got that shiny new 9mm pistol or that <a href="https://alnk.to/3y6qTxu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AR-pattern rifle</a>, and you’re ready to exercise your inherent right to defend yourself and your property by whatever means you deem necessary. Along those lines, you’ve probably considered or already are carrying your weapon or weapons on a daily basis. Like with anything though, <strong>there’s more to carrying a gun than just carrying a gun</strong>. There’s a few things you’ll need to be a effective <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/regularguyguns/shop?asc=u" target="_blank">Second Amendment Radical</a> on the move…</p>
Second Amendment Bits And Pieces - SHOTs On Goal Editionhttps://regularguyguns.com/2022/01/28/Second-Amendment-Bits-And-Pieces-SHOTs-On-Goal-Edition/2022-01-29T03:37:52.000Z2022-02-08T03:47:58.944Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/fn-9408.jpg" alt="It's getting spicy out there in the land of 2A." title="It's getting spicy out there in the land of 2A."></p><p>It’s been a crazy 2022 so far, and we’re not even out of January yet. A weak-sauce variant of the Wuhan virus, a pissing contest in Ukraine we really have no business getting involved in, and of course, the continuing and relentless assault on our right to keep and bear arms from enemies, both foreign and domestic. Is it December yet? Because I like Christmas. I usually get some cool-ass Second Amendment Radical stuff.</p><p>But it’s not all doom and gloom - 2021 had some impressive wins for us, which will continue on into 2022…</p>
Smart Guns Are Dumbhttps://regularguyguns.com/2022/01/15/Smart-Guns-Are-Dumb/2022-01-15T23:05:15.000Z2022-01-16T17:00:33.986Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/sg-9347.jpg" alt="When it comes to defending your life and property, the simpler methods reign supreme." title="When it comes to defending your life and property, the simpler methods reign supreme."></p><p>When the modern gun control scene picked up some momentum in the late 1990s, one of the concepts floated was of the <strong>smart gun</strong>. The whole idea was to use some sort of authentication mechanism to deny unauthorized users use of the firearm. From the hideously flawed and compromised Armatix IP1, to the current snake oil salesmen at Lodestar, each attempt has been clunky, unworkable, and not even worthy of being called a “beta” product. Of course, the media dutifully falls in line and every few years, they find some new “entrepreneur” or tech bro “who is into guns” that has come up with a smart gun solution that supposedly works. Coupled with a few stories of (legitimate) tragedies resulting from improperly secured firearms, and the pieces turned out are worthy of a gold medal from Minitrue.</p><p>Sure, the idea sounds good on paper, even to us <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/regularguyguns/shop?asc=u" target="_blank">Second Amendment Radicals</a>. A gun that can only be used by it’s owner, I actually like the sound of that. But, the devil is in the details, and that’s why so-called <strong>smart guns are dumb</strong>…</p>
Guns For Me But Not For Theehttps://regularguyguns.com/2022/01/06/Guns-For-Me-And-Not-For-Thee/2022-01-07T01:05:14.000Z2022-01-07T01:42:46.890Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/FNX-9335.jpg" alt="Armed, we can say no." title="Armed, we can say no."></p><p>I’ve spoken in the past on numerous occasions about how the <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2021/01/22/The-Second-Amendment-Big-Tent/" target="_blank">diversification of our Second Amendment Radical scene</a> is a good thing. People from all walks of life have the right to keep and bear any arms they deem fit for the task at hand. If 2022 deals you a bad hand and it’s machine <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/NryPv" target="_blank">pistol</a> time, you have every right to do that GLOCK conversion, in my eyes. I’m also open to dialog from people who may hold the Second Amendment sacrosanct, but may have views on other issues that potentially even contradict the underlying spirit of the Second Amendment - i.e. if someone’s a gun nut like me but supports government-funded healthcare, which I don’t. You get a seat at the table. We agree on guns, so that issue is out of the way - so we can bitch about healthcare…</p><p>Where I kind of put a full stop though is on people who own guns, but support gun control - especially the influential so-called “elites” in our society. The <strong>“Guns For Me But Not For Thee”</strong> crowd.</p>
Second Amendment Bits And Pieces Happy New Year Editionhttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/12/31/Second-Amendment-Bits-And-Pieces-Happy-New-Year-Edition/2021-12-31T17:38:35.000Z2022-01-01T00:09:35.130Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/nye-9331.jpg" alt="Let us kick some major butt for 2A rights in 2022." title="Let us kick some major butt for 2A rights in 2022."></p><p>2021 was a pretty tumultuous year, with some regarding it as a hangover of 2020 of course. The nation chaotically navigated the COVID issue, with states re-opening to varying degrees and some re-imposing restrictions depending on caseload and political winds, and the federal government declaring that the COVID issue is a “state matter” at this point. That being said, it was a rather interesting year of plenty of ups, and some downs, for the <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/regularguyguns/shop?asc=u" target="_blank">Second Amendment Radical</a> Community…</p>
Merry Christmas From Regular Guy Gunshttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/12/25/Merry-Christmas-From-Regular-Guy-Guns/2021-12-25T13:23:07.000Z2021-12-25T13:32:15.437Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/christmas-9318.jpg" alt="Merry Christmas - Of Course Jack Is Here!." title="Merry Christmas - Of Course Jack Is Here!"></p><p><strong>Merry Christmas</strong> from the Regular Guy Guns Family to you and yours.</p>
Dead Giveaways That You Are Carrying A Gunhttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/12/22/Dead-Giveaways-That-You-Are-Carrying-A-Gun/2021-12-23T01:11:48.000Z2021-12-23T03:28:21.273Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/45s-9303.jpg" alt="A GLOCK 30 is a concealable 45 ACP pistol if you choose to use the caliber." title="A GLOCK 30 is a concealable 45 ACP pistol if you choose to use the caliber."></p><p>If you’re lucky, you’ll be the proud recipient of something of a <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/7md09Q" target="_blank">ballistic nature</a> under <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2021/12/12/Last-Minute-Christmas-Gift-Ideas-For-A-Gun-Owner/" target="_blank">the Christmas tree</a> this coming holiday morning. It could be ammo, magazines, or yet another firearm for your collection. However, as 2021 has shown, our Second Amendment Radical ranks have grown markedly - so that package under the tree might just be a brand new <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/Ao0Q57" target="_blank">defensive pistol</a> of some sort. After giving it the proper once-over, and heading out to your favorite range to test and learn the basics, undoubtedly you’ll want to carry it for defensive purposes. Whether you’re one of the fortunate ones to be in a <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2021/04/06/Constitutional-Carry-On-The-March/" target="_blank">Constitutional Carry state</a>, or have to jump through the hoops to get a carry permit, there’s some nuance to the whole concept of carrying a firearm - that in some cases it doesn’t pay to advertise.</p>
Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas For A Gun Ownerhttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/12/12/Last-Minute-Christmas-Gift-Ideas-For-A-Gun-Owner/2021-12-13T02:13:28.000Z2021-12-12T18:51:22.136Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/christmas-9270.jpg" alt="Pull Up and read all about Christmas gift ideas for the gun owner in your life." title="Pull Up and read all about Christmas gift ideas for the gun owner in your life."></p><p>On a base level, us Second Amendment Radicals are easy to shop for when it comes down to it. As the meme says “You know where the <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/56MxN" target="_blank">gun shop</a> is…”.</p><p>Of course, since Christmas is almost upon us, it might not be practical to spend hours researching just what <strong>Christmas gifts to get that lovable gun nut in your life</strong>. So, in the spirit of the season, I’ve done some of the legwork for you.</p><p>Sidebar: I’m not neglecting Hanukkah, since when I wrote this article, Hanukkah had already passed. And Eid al-Fitr, which if I’m not mistaken is when Muslims give each other gifts, isn’t til May of next year. So Christmas it is. Though Tết is in Feburary if that’s your jam…</p><p>Anyways, let’s get down to business…</p>
Second Amendment Bits And Pieces - The Turkey Trot Editionhttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/11/25/Second-Amendment-Bits-And-Pieces-Kyle-Rittenhouse-Turkey-Trot-Edition/2021-11-25T14:09:47.000Z2021-12-12T19:03:09.435Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/various-9201.jpg" alt="You can hunt turkey with an AR-15 if you want." title="You can hunt turkey with an AR-15 if you want."></p><p>It seems like a good time to give y’all a quick update of the various goings-on in the world of Second Amendment Radicals and armed citizens. It’s been a busy few weeks as we’ve closed out a fun Spooky Season and are barreling headlong into the turkey trots, Christmas, Hanukkah, and the end of the year.</p><p>Of course, the biggest story on the menu is the <strong>not guilty verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse case</strong>…</p>
Cleaning Your Guns On A Regular Basishttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/11/14/Cleaning-Your-Guns-On-A-Regular-Basis/2021-11-14T23:42:34.000Z2021-11-14T18:18:36.780Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/clean-8639.jpg" alt="When cleaning, always make sure your firearm is cleared and there's no ammo present." title="When cleaning, always make sure your firearm is cleared and there's no ammo present."></p><p>Cleaning things can be a chore and time-consuming. However, in the case of things like your <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/e4ebOg" target="_blank">trusty 9mm pistol</a>, or your ready-to-rock <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/JPo2a" target="_blank">AR-15 with all the trimmings</a>, it’s definitely something that must be done. This isn’t a crock pot or an area rug, it’s something that you need to work, explicitly at a time when you need it to work the most, i.e. when your <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2021/09/26/Always-Carry-A-Gun/" target="_blank">life is in danger</a>. The worst sound in the world is hearing a “click” when you expect a “bang”. And in the heat of the moment, immediate action remedies may not be immediate enough - especially if the finer points of your firearms education just went out the window due to the speed and surprise of the moment in question.</p><p>So yes, <strong>clean your guns on a regular basis</strong>.</p><p>But, what is a “regular basis”?</p>
An Interview With Stilettos And Shotguns - Founder of We The Femalehttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/11/04/An-Interview-With-Stilettos-And-Shotguns/2021-11-05T00:39:21.000Z2021-11-05T03:07:28.664Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/dvam2-8614.jpg" alt="The interview with Stilettos and Shotguns. Photo unrelated." title="The interview with Stilettos and Shotguns. Photo unrelated."></p><p>A few weeks ago, Second Amendment advocate <a href="https://wethefemale.net" target="_blank">Stilettos and Shotguns</a> posted on Instagram (her primary account got nuked so I can’t reference!) about the lack of action from the Second Amendment community concerning domestic violence issues, especially during <strong>Domestic Violence Awareness Month</strong>. In the spirit of things, I published a post concerning the subject, and she responded with a wealth of information and commentary that rendered the prior article essentially hideously incomplete. <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2021/10/13/Second-Amendment-Bits-And-Pieces/" target="_blank">As I spoke about in the subsequent iteration</a>, I planned on providing more detail. After a few emails back-and-forth, this interview came to be. I had the chance to (virtually) do a sit-down and pick S&S’s brain on the Second Amendment as related to domestic violence survivors, her organization We The Female, and more…</p>
The Regular Guy Guns Podcast Episode 12 - Baldwin Blues, PSA Does A Thinghttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/10/30/Regular-Guy-Guns-Podcast-Episode-11-Baldwin-Blues-PSA-Does-A-Thing-Spooky-Squids/2021-10-30T10:07:48.000Z2021-10-30T11:27:03.631Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/vp9-8578.jpg" alt="The Regular Guy Guns Podcast - Keeping the grifter spooks away this Halloween." title="The Regular Guy Guns Podcast - Keeping the grifter spooks away this Halloween."></p><p>Episode 12 of the Regular Guy Guns Podcast is now live on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-regular-guy-podcast/id1534078784" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0T1bPWGtfW0mobonlJ2j4N" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and also can be directly listened to in this very blog post. Spooky season is at a crescendo!</p>
Gucci Gatekeepinghttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/10/20/Gucci-Gatekeeping/2021-10-21T00:30:16.000Z2021-10-21T01:16:35.774Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/mp-8590.jpg" alt="The Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 40 It's not Gucci - but it works." title="The Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 40 It's not Gucci - but it works."></p><p>Whether it’s <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/7mo5W5" target="_blank">firearms</a>, pickup trucks, or private jets, we all lust for the finer thing in life. Who amongst us would say no to a <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/qnZ4eg" target="_blank">Knight’s Armament Company</a> SR-16, complete with a KAC suppressor and all the usual refinements? None of us would turn a fine firearm like that, whether it was given to us, or if we paid for it outright. Who amongst us would say no to a proper set of NODS? Nobody, of course. Who would turn down a ZEV-customized <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/BXPvE1" target="_blank">GLOCK</a> pistol? I sure wouldn’t.</p><p>Quality gear in the firearms world has it’s place. Dependable and “five-nines” reliable, Second Amendment Radicals, armed citizens, and professional users alike seek out top-tier gear as if their lives depended on it. Because our lives do. However, there’s what looks good on paper, and what one’s bank account says. So, for those of us paying for things ourselves, we make some compromises. A standard GLOCK pistol, maintained properly, is very reliable, and is a quite acceptable option for defensive purposes.</p><p>But, if you observe the torrent of trash-talking on the interwebs, one would think than anything less than a KAC rifle or a ZEV GLOCK is eminently useless.</p><p>It’s what I call…<strong>Gucci Gatekeeping</strong>…</p>
Second Amendment Bits And Pieces - Spooky Season Editionhttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/10/13/Second-Amendment-Bits-And-Pieces/2021-10-13T23:41:51.000Z2021-10-14T03:15:58.134Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/franken-8584.jpg" alt="Frankenberry and a Franken-AR for this Spooky Season. Cover image inspired by Gary Hughes." title="HFrankenberry and a Franken-AR for this Spooky Season. Cover image inspired by Gary Hughes."></p><p>Well, now seems like a good time to actually do a quick update of various goings-on in the world of Second Amendment Radicals. But, before we touch on that, astute readers will notice a post has vanished from the RGG continuum. Now, I try my damndest to bring relevant <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/LP0GjZ" target="_blank">firearm-related</a> info to my small readership, but sometimes adjustments have to be made. The prior post concerned the crossover of domestic violence and Second Amendment issues. Upon publishing, some extraordinarily informative and relevant information was provided to me, necessitating a complete rework of the article. Easier to blow it away and start over rather than edit and move pieces around. Expect the rework in the next iteration or two.</p><p>But anyways, let’s dive into some hot takes on some issues of relevance to us Second Amendment Radicals…</p>
How To Evacuate With Your Gunshttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/10/01/How-To-Evacuate-With-Your-Guns/2021-10-02T00:04:45.000Z2021-10-03T17:24:31.831Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/evac-8562.jpg" alt="Have a plan to evacuate with your guns if needed during an emergency." title="Have a plan to evacuate with your guns if needed during an emergency."></p><p>If you live in Florida or the Gulf Coast, you’ll know we’re in the last two months of hurricane season for this year. Thus far, the Sunshine State has been spared of anything remotely catastrophic, but other named storms have made landfall elsewhere, causing damage. As a major storm approaches, the topic of evacuating invariably comes up. Of course, for us <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/regularguyguns/shop?asc=u" target="_blank">Second Amendment Radicals</a> and armed citizens, the challenges are a bit different, and truth be told, the question of <strong>“How To Evacuate With Your Guns?”</strong> comes up…</p>
Always Carry A Gunhttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/09/26/Always-Carry-A-Gun/2021-09-26T15:28:38.000Z2021-09-26T20:57:52.655Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/always-8518.jpg" alt="Have a firearm on your person, and know how to use it a much as possible." title="Have a firearm on your person, and know how to use it a much as possible."></p><p>Let’s be fair, most people are of kind heart and good spirits, and do the right thing as a matter of course, regardless of what the law says. The vast majority of conduct ourselves peaceably and with good intent. We don’t run around murdering people because we find murder to be abhorrent - we’re not set up for that. The fact that there’s a law against murder doesn’t really factor into that line of thought. However, in a vast world of possible outcomes, there exists evil people who do bad things regardless of the existence of a law. In other words - <strong>shit happens</strong>. As much as we have a <a href="https://amzn.to/3ibWfGy" target="_blank">fire extinguisher</a> since the fire department takes time to respond, we should <strong>always carry a gun</strong> since we don’t live in a perfect world…</p>
Why You Should Aim Center Masshttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/09/17/Why-You-Should-Aim-Center-Mass/2021-09-18T01:23:55.000Z2021-09-19T20:37:51.751Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/center-8502.jpg" alt="We aim center mass to ensure an effective hit on an assailant." title="We aim center mass to ensure an effective hit on an assailant."></p><p>One of the first things a qualified firearms instructor should teach a new shooter is to <strong>aim center mass</strong>. For experienced Second Amendment Radicals, armed citizens, and professional shooters of all stripes, this concept is pretty much dogma. However, new shooters are often not given a detailed explanation as to why aiming center mass is important.</p><p>In this case, accepting the received wisdom after you pick up that shiny new <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/YgNoge" target="_blank">pistol</a> or <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/JPo2a" target="_blank">rifle</a> is fine, but as active participants in a (hopefully) functional Constitutional Republic, we should make it a habit of questioning things, even if it seems to make sense at first listen. Plus, it makes you a better shooter and able to answer the question…</p><p><strong>Why do we aim and shoot center mass?</strong></p>
David Chipman Is Down But The Government Threat Continueshttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/09/11/David-Chipman-Is-Down-But-The-Threat-Continues/2021-09-11T13:14:09.000Z2021-09-12T02:25:47.612Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/ar-8473.jpg" alt="Armed citizens are free citizens." title="Armed citizens are free citizens."></p><p>It’s been quite the week for us Second Amendment Radicals, armed citizens, and associated freedomistas. Proving that it’s still possible to effect change in the machinations of government by peaceful means, the Biden regime quietly withrdrew the BATFE Director <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2021/06/01/David-Chipman-Represents-What-Is-Wrong-With-America/" target="_blank">nomination of David Chipman</a>. With the announcement taking place this past Thursday, September 9th, it set things up on a positive note for what is normally a very somber weekend for those of us who believe in the ideals this nation was founded on.</p><p>Of course, Biden and those pulling his strings weren’t just going to let things lie. <strong>The regime’s gun control efforts are not stopping</strong>…</p>
HandleitGrips Gun Grip Reviewhttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/09/01/HandleitGrips-Gun-Grip-Review/2021-09-02T02:00:11.000Z2021-09-03T02:27:34.668Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/handleit-8458.jpg" alt="The HandleItGrips adhesive gun grip on a GLOCK 30." title="The HandleItGrips adhesive gun grip on a GLOCK 30."></p><p>Somewhere between just putting skateboard tape on the grip of your gun, and springing for/doing a full stippling job are several companies producing adhesive grip enhancements for your firearm. Amongst those is veteran-owned-and-operated <strong>HandleItGrips</strong>.</p><p>Out of the blue, the crew at <a href="https://handleitgrips.com" target="_blank">Handleitgrips</a> kindly provided me with a nice sampling of their products, including grips for the SIG SAUER P365 SAS, Magpul MOE-equipped AR15s, the H&K VP9, and the GLOCK 30.</p><p>A few days after getting notified of the impending care package, the HandleItGrips grab-bag arrived in it’s shiny black/red/silver packaging.</p><p>How did it all work out? Read on…</p>
The Regular Guy Guns Podcast Episode 11 - The Ammo Red Scare, Hypocrisyhttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/08/29/The-Regular-Guy-Guns-Podcast-Episode-11-Russian-Ammo-Ban/2021-08-29T22:04:37.000Z2021-09-03T02:34:20.445Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/ep11-8456.jpg" alt="The Regular Guy Guns Podcast is the digital silver bullet against authoritarianism." title="The Regular Guy Guns Podcast is the digital silver bullet against authoritarianism."></p><p>Episode 11 of the Regular Guy Guns Podcast is now live on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-regular-guy-podcast/id1534078784" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0T1bPWGtfW0mobonlJ2j4N" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and also can be directly listened to in this very blog post. It’s still an exciting time for us all. Read on for the details!</p>
The Russian Ammo Banhttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/08/22/The-Russian-Ammo-Ban/2021-08-22T18:32:21.000Z2021-08-22T22:12:48.997Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/russian-8432.jpg" alt="A mix of Russian-made 7.62x39mm ammo from UCW and Barnaul." title="A mix of Russian-made 7.62x39mm ammo from UCW and Barnaul."></p><p>I was going to do another product review, but of course, the government had to go and do something <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2021/07/24/The-National-Firearms-Act-Is-Out-Of-The-Bag/">monumentally retarded</a>, and derail my schedule. Yes, I’m talking about the forthcoming ban on the import of Russian-made ammunition and firearms imposed by the Joseph Robinette Biden, Junior regime.</p><p>Scheduled to kick in on September 7th, 2021, the executive order drafted by the State Department and signed by Biden this past Friday <strong>will ban, for a minimum of one year, the importation of all Russian firearms and ammunition to the United States</strong>.</p><p>To say it’s a problem is an understatement…</p>
A Review Of The SIG Sauer P365 SAShttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/08/16/A-Review-Of-The-SIG-Sauer-P365-SAS/2021-08-17T01:26:56.000Z2021-08-18T02:29:45.167Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/p365-8419.jpg" alt="The SIG Sauer P365 SAS 9mm micro-compact pistol." title="The SIG Sauer P365 SAS 9mm micro-compact pistol."></p><p>It seems more and more firearms manufacturers are taking to the ethos of turning a lot of their wares into a “platform”, which is to say there is a base model firearm, and then different variants. As of late, <strong>SIG Sauer</strong> is taking thinks to Loki-levels of variation with their <strong>P365</strong> series of subcompact 9mm pistols. Starting with the P365, the platform now includes the P365XL, the P365X, and the <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/NKQd5V" target="_blank">P365 SAS</a>. Out of all the variants, the most unique is the P365 SAS.</p><p>No, the SAS acronym isn’t a homage to everyone’s favorite batch of doorkickers from <a href="https://amzn.to/3k9sRBg" target="_blank">Hereford</a>. In this case it stands for “SIG Anti-Snag System”. In this case, everything about the weapon has been modified to present the slimmest profile possible. There’s no takedown lever (more on that later), the slide stop is a little nub, and the sight is a flush-mounted FT Bullseye sight from <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/mgX6LM" target="_blank">Meprolight</a>.</p><p>So, how did it run? Let’s just say there’s a bit of a learning curve…</p>
You Gotta Love 45ACPhttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/08/07/You-Gotta-Love-45ACP/2021-08-08T02:38:08.000Z2021-08-08T16:21:51.031Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/45-8395.jpg" alt="A GLOCK 30 with some spent and unused Federal 45 ACP ammo." title="A GLOCK 30 with some spent and unused Federal 45 ACP ammo."></p><p>Let’s be realistic and fair, firearms chambered for 9mm are ubiquitous, easy to learn, and easy to feed. Even in this era of surge buying spurned by <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2021/07/24/The-National-Firearms-Act-Is-Out-Of-The-Bag/" target="_blank">a more-hostile-than-usual government</a>, it’s not difficult to find 9mm firearms and ammunition for them. Yes, you may have to pay a little more to feed them, but the inventory is there. Companies are catching up.</p><p>If it’s your first rodeo, you should get a <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/7mGBbQ" target="_blank">9mm pistol</a>. No question about it. However, even though we’ve been <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2020/04/06/45-ACP-Should-Be-Your-Alternate-Caliber/" target="_blank">down this road before</a> in a practical sense, I still think <strong>everyone should have at least one gun chambered in that all-American caliber, .45 ACP</strong>…</p>
Gun Ownership Mattershttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/07/30/Gun-Ownership-Matters/2021-07-31T02:26:59.000Z2021-08-08T16:12:07.536Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/crossd-8382.jpg" alt="An AR or an AK - or any other firearm. It is your right to own them." title="An AR or an AK - or any other firearm. It is your right to own them."></p><p>Recently on “The Debate” podcast produced by Newsweek, more-famous-than-me Second Amendment Radical <a href="https://archive.is/TwVVj" target="_blank">Colion Noir gave the Bloomberg set the business</a> about what owning a gun means in our nation.</p><blockquote><p>The reason we have the Second Amendment is to keep our government in check.</p></blockquote><p>Yes, that pretty much sums it up. As the meme says, the Founding Fathers didn’t come back from a hunting expedition when they drafted the Second Amendment. Well, maybe they did in a way - hunting tyrants is a form of hunting, right? Though I suppose Redcoat meat is probably as disgusting as the rest of English cuisine, right? Sidebar: I’m not condoning cannibalism and English breakfasts are alright - though Scottish ones are better…</p><p>Anyway - as I’ve stated innumerable times on here, <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2021/06/12/It-Is-Your-Right-To-Shoot-Back/" target="_blank">our rights are guaranteed because we’re armed</a>. Whether your aggressor is a random hood looking to finance a cheap fix, or a <a href="https://fightchipman.com" target="_blank">tyrant on the welfare rolls</a>, that’s why we arm ourselves…</p>
The National Firearms Act Is Out Of The Baghttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/07/24/The-National-Firearms-Act-Is-Out-Of-The-Bag/2021-07-25T01:52:27.000Z2021-07-25T19:04:50.895Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/nfa-8372.jpg" alt="The legal sale of suppressors is goverend by the NFA. Which is sad." title="The legal sale of suppressors is goverend by the NFA. Which is sad."></p><p>Ah the <strong>National Firearms Act of 1934</strong>, aka the NFA. An 87-year old piece of legislation that represents the first major federal gun control law in the history of the United States. Under the purview of the Act are the fun things in life, such as machine guns, <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/rnG6kR" target="_blank">suppressors</a>, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, things like grenades, and a vague class of firearms called “Any Other Weapons” aka AOWs. Pursuant to the tenets of the Act, those items are taxed to the tune of $200 each (a steep fee in 1934), and must be placed on the notorious National Firearms Registry and Transfer Record, aka the <strong>NFRTR</strong>.</p><p>For most of it’s history, the NFA operated under the radar of all but the most thorough gun control fetishists, as it only dealt with costly items that were the provenance of serious firearms collectors. Business in that sector was low, and the gun controllers didn’t give revising the NFA much of a priority.</p><p>Until now…</p>
Law Enforcement Will Be The Ones Confiscating Guns - If It Happenshttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/07/16/Law-Enforcement-Will-Be-The-Ones-Confiscating-Guns/2021-07-17T01:49:49.000Z2021-07-17T17:42:28.919Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/zip-8364.jpg" alt="Zip Cuffs and an AR-15. I don't have real handcuffs, so this ill have to do." title="Zip Cuffs and an AR-15. I don't have real handcuffs, so this ill have to do."></p><p>After two, well maybe three <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2021/07/06/what-about-plus-p-ammo/" target="_blank">educational articles</a>, I figure it’s time for something a little more elemental and philosophical. However, it is something, that as Second Amendment Radicals and armed citizens, we do need to face as a somewhat uncomfortable truth.</p><p>If in fact the private ownership of <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/5o3b9" target="_blank">firearms</a> is severely restricted or banned outright in this country, it will be law enforcement, aka the cops, who will be doing the hard work of, well, enforcing those laws.</p><p>After all, they are <a href="https://amzn.to/3xMy5bB" target="_blank">law enforcement</a> officers…</p>
What About +P Ammunition?https://regularguyguns.com/2021/07/06/what-about-plus-p-ammo/2021-07-06T22:50:44.000Z2021-07-10T16:08:56.775Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/plusp-8344.jpg" alt="A Heckler & Koch VP9 with Federal 9mm 124gr +P ammo." title="A Heckler & Koch VP9 with Federal 9mm 124gr +P ammo."></p><p>The Great Guns ‘N Ammo surge of 2021 shows a slight sign of cooling. While prices have not changed much, inventory is present. You may be tempted to bolster your reserves, especially since the government seems to delight in running it’s mouth and <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2021/06/19/The-Regular-Guy-Guns-Podcast-Episode-10-ATF-Tomfoolery/" target="_blank">issuing death threats</a> to the citzenry.</p><p>The common calibers of rifle and pistol ammo can be picked up with ease either <a href="https://www.luckygunner.com/#rid=regularguyguns" target="_blank">online</a> or at your favorite <a href="https://johnsonfirearms.com" target="_blank">local gun shop</a>. Prices are still somewhat high, but it is what it is. But inventory is there, and discerning Second Amendment Radicals may even see in-stock rare variants of your favorite defensive pistol caliber, such as 9mm +P and .45 ACP +P.</p><p>“+P?”, you may ask, “What is +P”?</p>
Talking About Carrying A Gunhttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/07/01/Talking-About-Carrying-A-Gun/2021-07-02T01:27:57.000Z2021-07-02T03:00:02.758Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/g30-8320.jpg" alt="A GLOCK 30 .45 ACP pistol and the Lynx Pistol Range Bag." title="A GLOCK 30 .45 ACP pistol and the Lynx Pistol Range Bag."></p><p>With the explosion of new gun owners out there, <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2021/06/12/It-Is-Your-Right-To-Shoot-Back/" target="_blank">especially outside of circles traditionally associated with possessing firearms</a>, there has been a lot of unique situations and challenges for the budding Second Amendment Radicals among us.</p><p>Sure, there’s plenty of practical concerns, like what <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2021/05/23/The-Bravo-Concealment-BCA-30-OWB-Holster-Review/" target="_blank">holster to select</a>, what ammunition to use, and what sort of <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2021/01/05/The-Lynx-Defense-Pistol-Range-Bag-Review/" target="_blank">bag to tote your new pistol around in</a>. Of course, beyond those important factors are ones of a more personal nature, namely letting people in your circle know that you are armed…</p>
All About Second Amendment Sanctuarieshttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/06/21/All-About-Second-Amendment-Sanctuaries/2021-06-22T00:13:11.000Z2021-06-24T02:32:06.016Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/sanctuary-8305.jpg" alt="A Second Amendment Sanctuary." title="A Second Amendment Sanctuary."></p><p>Over the past few years, several enterprising cities, counties, and even states have issued proclamations and even passed legislation declaring themselves to be <strong>Second Amendment Sanctuaries</strong>. From rural counties all the way up to entire states such as Kansas and Texas, jurisdictions around the United States have promulgated and codified their respect and support of the original intent of the <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2021/04/27/Ever-Lose-Friends-Because-Of-Being-Pro-2A/" target="_blank">Second Amendment</a> to the United States Constitution, aka the <strong>right to keep and bear arms</strong>.</p><p>It’s a rather interesting twist on the general workings of government in this country. The federal Constitution is supposed to acknowledge the rights of the people and outline the responsibilities of the federal government, especially so the states don’t get out of line, but as of late, it seems the Feds are asleep at the wheel, or worse, steering things in the wrong direction by proposing massive gun control laws, <a href="https://twitter.com/johncardillo/status/1407822526068240387" target="_blank">death threats</a>, and authoritarian decrees…</p><p>However, some places are choosing to fight back…</p>
The Regular Guy Guns Podcast Episode 10 - ATF Tomfooleryhttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/06/19/The-Regular-Guy-Guns-Podcast-Episode-10-ATF-Tomfoolery/2021-06-19T23:44:29.000Z2021-06-20T00:12:07.464Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/inforce-8298.jpg" alt="Shining light on the government's dishonesty and evil." title="Shining light on the government's dishonesty and evil."></p><p>Episode 10 of the Regular Guy Guns Podcast is now live on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-regular-guy-podcast/id1534078784" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0T1bPWGtfW0mobonlJ2j4N" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and also can be directly listened to in this very blog post. It’s an exciting time for us all. Read on for the details!</p>
It Is Your Right To Shoot Backhttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/06/12/It-Is-Your-Right-To-Shoot-Back/2021-06-12T18:45:28.000Z2021-06-13T14:53:25.906Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/shootback-8285.jpg" alt="Guns don't care whom you sleep with. " title="Guns don't care whom you sleep with. "></p><p>Each June, for the past few decades, Pride Month occurs to commemorate the journey LGBT folk have had to undertake in this country, and worldwide, to be recognized as equal citizens under the law. Though commonplace and pervasive, the idea of Pride Month still draws controversy, even within the normally freedom-oriented Second Amendment community.</p><p>Being a <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/regularguyguns/shop?asc=u" target="_blank">Second Amendment Radical</a> is simple - you support the right to keep and bear any arms an individual deems to be necessary for the task at hand - even if you disagree with them on other things they say or do…</p>
Movie Review From A "Gun" Perspective - Wrath Of Manhttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/06/07/Movie-Review-From-A-Gun-Perspective-Wrath-Of-Man/2021-06-07T16:29:19.000Z2021-06-08T01:41:18.929Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/statham-8257.jpg" alt="Not acquainted with Jason Statham, so this is as good as it gets... " title="Not acquainted with Jason Statham, so this is as good as it gets. "></p><p>Summer is here, and with the rona on the run (though riot season is still on), people are itching for some cinematic escape. Of course, the studios are lining up the fare, notably Miramax with their <strong>Guy Ritchie</strong>-directed <strong>Jason Statham</strong> vehicle, <em>Wrath of Man</em>.</p><p>It isn’t often I break form and move away from somewhat-eloquent verbal takedowns of <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2021/06/01/David-Chipman-Represents-What-Is-Wrong-With-America/" target="_blank">murderous bureaucrats</a>, and eminently-practical <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2021/05/23/The-Bravo-Concealment-BCA-30-OWB-Holster-Review/" target="_blank">reviews of gear</a> you should have in your kit as a Second Amendment Radical and armed citizen. But, once in awhile, I’m up for something different, and thus, I’m going to do a little movie review - from the perspective of a somewhat-knowledgeable firearms owner.</p><p>Let’s be fair, Hollywood often gets firearms completely wrong. In the spirit of fun though, we’ll fisk the plot and watchability of Wrath of Man, and then take a dive on the “gun angle…”</p><p><strong>FYI - I’ll get to the pistol brace bullshit in the next article. In the meantime read the revolting details at <a href="https://www.firearmspolicy.org/save-the-braces" target="_blank">savethebraces.com</a></strong></p>
David Chipman Represents What Is Wrong With Americahttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/06/01/David-Chipman-Represents-What-Is-Wrong-With-America/2021-06-01T23:06:37.000Z2021-06-02T02:46:11.526Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/purpz-8253.jpg" alt="A bunch of things David Chipman doesn't want you to have. " title="A bunch of things David Chipman doesn't want you to have. "></p><p>Oh bother, another article on a gun blog opposing the nomination of David Chipman as ATF Director. Well, yes. Our community of <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/regularguyguns/shop?asc=u" target="_blank">Second Amendment Radicals</a> and armed citizens has been racked by petty issues and divisiveness over the past few weeks, but we have to put that all aside for the moment. David Chipman is a clear and present danger to the nation, and a very real threat to not only gun owners, but the very principles our nation was founded upon.</p>
The Bravo Concealment BCA 3.0 OWB Holster Reviewhttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/05/23/The-Bravo-Concealment-BCA-30-OWB-Holster-Review/2021-05-23T14:46:20.000Z2021-05-25T02:05:46.260Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/bravo-8230.jpg" alt="The Bravo Concealment BCA 3.0 OWB Holster for the Heckler & Koch VP9. " title="The Bravo Concealment BCA 3.0 OWB Holster for the Heckler & Koch VP9. "></p><p>About 3 years ago, the fine folk at <strong>Bravo Concealment</strong> approached me to review their <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2018/07/28/Carrying-Outside-The-Waistband-With-Bravo-Concealment-BCA-Holster/" target="_blank">original outside-the-waistband (OWB) holster</a> for the <a href="https://fxo.co/CE2Z" target="_blank">Heckler & Koch</a> VP9. Since then, their OWB holster has been a steadfast companion, securely keeping my VP9 pistol from flying off into parts unknown. A rugged chunk of Kydex, screws, and polymer, this holster, along with an inside-the-waistband variant that I occasionally use when the situation demands it, has proven it’s mettle as an essential piece of every day kit. Solid.</p><p>I was pleasantly surprised to see that recently, Bravo Concealment had released it’s line of <a href="https://www.bravoconcealment.com/collections/hk-vp9-holsters/products/hk-vp9-owb-gun-holster" target="_blank">Bravo Concealment Adaptive (BCA) 3.0 holsters</a> and accessories. Almost on a whim, I requested a demo sample from the Bravo crew…</p>
Guns And Cryptocurrency - It Is The Futurehttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/05/20/Guns-And-Cryptocurrency-Its-The-Future/2021-05-21T01:26:44.000Z2021-05-21T02:59:30.937Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/crypto-8219.jpg" alt="A bunch of things the government doesn't like. " title="A bunch of things the government doesn't like. "></p><p>The perennial threats to individual liberty are <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2021/04/09/Joseph-Bidens-Executive-Actions/" target="_blank">the government</a>, and as of late, big business, especially the financial sector. Most corporations take a dim view on individual rights, unless the specific right in in question benefits them, and often they will engage in crony capitalism to further strengthen their market position using state violence. So, it’s little wonder the banks, being the behemoths they are, take a dim view on armed citizens and <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/regularguyguns/shop?asc=u" target="_blank">Second Amendment Radicals</a>. We can say “no” to their bureaucratic nonsense, after all.</p><p>Their angle of return fire, of course, is to freeze our businesses out of the financial systems as a whole. Firearms companies big and small have felt the wrath of “woke-minded” banks, with institutions such as Chase and Bank Of America being the biggest offenders. In the face of such opposition, what is a liberty-minded Second Amendment Radical and armed citizen to do?</p><p>Enter cryptocurrency…</p>
Guns And Alcohol Dont Mixhttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/05/11/Guns-And-Alcohol-Dont-Mix/2021-05-12T00:41:06.000Z2021-05-12T02:14:53.575Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/beer-8203.jpg" alt="Since I stopped drinking, all I have around the house is the cheap crap my father-in-law drinks." title="Since I stopped drinking, all I have around the house is the cheap crap my father-in-law drinks."></p><p>It’s a scene steeped in the traditions of our land. A <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/NryPv" target="_blank">firearm</a>, a comfy fire blazing, and a rugged outdoorsman relaxing with a stiff drink or two after a long day’s work. The trope of a gun and a glass or bottle of whiskey (and maybe a cigar) crops up on the social channels quite often as well.</p><p>Sure, firearms ownership, and to an extent, alcohol are synonymous with the rebel spirit of (most) of our nation. The Founding Fathers <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/JPo2a" target="_blank">owned guns</a>, distilled their own spirits, brewed their own beer, and planted their own tobacco. Ironically we now have a government agency whose sole purpose seems to be restricting those very things. And, <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2020/12/14/The-Regular-Guy-Podcast-Episode-5-Gun-Controllers-Sit-On-A-Thone-Of-Lies/" target="_blank">as we discussed in a prior podcast</a>, Prohibition begat modern gun control.</p><p>That being said, in this day and age, I have to recommend that <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/regularguyguns/shop?asc=u" target="_blank">Second Amendment Radicals and armed citizens</a> of all stripes choose to walk the path of sobriety.</p><p>Here’s why…</p>
The Regular Guy Podcast Episode 9 - SCOTUS Takes A Major 2A Case!https://regularguyguns.com/2021/05/01/the-regular-guy-guns-podcast-episode-9-SCOTUS-Takes-A-Major-2A-Case/2021-05-02T03:15:18.000Z2021-05-12T02:11:00.112Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/pod-8179.jpg" alt="AR-15s to an 80s beat." title="AR-15s to an 80s beat."></p><p>Episode 9 of the Regular Guy Guns Podcast is now live on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-regular-guy-podcast/id1534078784" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0T1bPWGtfW0mobonlJ2j4N" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and also can be directly listened to in this very blog post. It’s an exciting time for us all. Read on for the details!</p>
Ever Lose Friends Because Of Being Pro-2A?https://regularguyguns.com/2021/04/27/Ever-Lose-Friends-Because-Of-Being-Pro-2A/2021-04-28T01:03:16.000Z2021-05-02T03:22:59.364Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/slant-8166.jpg" alt="A GLOCK 30 45 ACP pistol along with some Federal Segmented Jacketed Hollow Point Syntech 205 grain 45 ACP ammo and an IWA M12 distraction device. " title="A GLOCK 30 45 ACP pistol along with some Federal Segmented Jacketed Hollow Point Syntech 205 grain 45 ACP ammo and an IWA M12 distraction device. "></p><p>It ain’t easy being a <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/regularguyguns/shop?asc=u" target="_blank">Second Amendment Radical</a>. Hell, it’s not easy even having a moderate affinity for <a href="https://fxo.co/C3R2" target="_blank">guns</a>, the Second Amendment, and individual rights as a whole. Yes, even in this period of (dwindling) ‘rona, riots, and other assorted BS, there’s still some people who cast a certain stigma on those who lean towards keeping and bearing arms…</p><p>Stereotypes, taunts, and even outright threats - to be blunt, you’re going to have to expect it if you’re out and proud about your membership in the People of the Gun demographic. That <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/kjgOjz" target="_blank">9mm pistol</a> on your hip is, whether you like it or not, a statement of philosophy, one that may not jive with people you know…</p>
Used SIG Sauer P226 Review - Guns Don't Always Have To Be Newhttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/04/16/Used-SIG-Sauer-P226-Review/2021-04-17T01:50:07.000Z2021-04-17T21:22:36.869Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/P226-8149.jpg" alt="A used 9mm SIG Sauer P226 is a great value for a defensive handgun." title="A used 9mm SIG Sauer P226 is a great value for a defensive handgun."></p><p>There’s an attraction, of course, to a brand new firearm. Fresh out of the box, with nary a scratch or dent, just seeing that <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/kj0EDV" target="_blank">9mm pistol</a> or <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/GjmJP2" target="_blank">AR-15 rifle</a> in a pristine state is rather awe-inspiring. Heck, in some cases you may even get the spent brass form the test-firing of your pistol, kind of a ballistic birth certificate as it were. The smell of shipping grease fills the air, and you just can’t wait to get that gun to the range, after a thorough systems check, of course.</p><p>However, sometimes there’s budgetary considerations to be had. Do you spend $800 on a new firearm and have scant money left over for training and <a href="https://www.luckygunner.com/#rid=regularguyguns" target="_blank">ammo</a>? Or do you lower your expectations a little, get a less-than-desirable firearm, and hope for the best? Or, as we have <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2020/10/12/Buying-A-Used-Gun/" target="_blank">been over before</a>, go used? In the case of used, sticking to known performers is advisable - such as the <strong>9mm SIG Sauer P226</strong>…</p>
Joseph Biden's Executive Actionshttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/04/09/Joseph-Bidens-Executive-Actions/2021-04-10T01:35:46.000Z2021-04-14T02:05:33.010Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/gry-8131.jpg" alt="Pistol-braced firearms, among other items, are under threat by the Biden Administration." title="Pistol-braced firearms, among other items, are under threat by the Biden Administration."></p><p>Around noontime on Thursday, April 8th, 2021, President Joseph Robinette Biden, Junior, gave a speech where he outlined his executive actions concerning the <strong>regulation of <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/JPo2a" target="_blank">firearms</a> in the United States</strong>. Stymied by a lack of action favorable to his agenda by Congress, Biden moved forward with his promise to use the levers of executive actions/orders to push forth his anti-Second-Amendment agenda and attempt to satisfy the wishes of key segment of his donor/supporter base.</p><p>The executive actions, of course, were no surprise to us Second Amendment Radicals and armed citizens…</p>
Constitutional Carry On The Marchhttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/04/06/Constitutional-Carry-On-The-March/2021-04-07T00:44:15.000Z2021-04-07T01:43:22.011Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/cc-8127.jpg" alt="19 US States now support Constitutional Carry. Who's next?" title="19 US States now support Constitutional Carry. Who's next?"></p><p>On Friday, April 2nd 2021, Governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa signed into law <a href="https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=HF%20756" target="_blank">House File 756</a>, which did away with the pistol permit purchase scheme and carry permit system in the State of Iowa. Now, as long as they aren’t prohibited by federal law to possess a <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/Ao0Q57" target="_blank">firearm</a>, Iowans can carry and acquire most firearms with no more trouble than the federal government requires. Constitutional Carry has come to the Great State Of Iowa.</p><p>Iowa joins 18 other states in the Union who now have Constitutional Carry laws on the books. What was once called “Vermont Carry” because Vermont was the only state that supported it, is now the standard in over a third of the country.</p><p>But, what is Constitutional Carry, really?</p>
The Regular Guy Podcast Episode 8 - The Clear And Present Danger Of Gun Controlhttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/04/01/The-Regular-Guy-Podcast-Episode-8-Clear-And-Present-Danger-Of-Gun-Control/2021-04-02T00:02:25.000Z2021-04-02T01:26:32.884Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/VHS-8110.jpg" alt="If all else fails - I will record on VHS and mail my content to you all." title="If all else fails - I will record on VHS and mail my content to you all."></p><p>Episode 8 of the Regular Guy Guns Podcast is now live on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-regular-guy-podcast/id1534078784" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0T1bPWGtfW0mobonlJ2j4N" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and also can be directly listened to in this very blog post. About damn time. Read on for the details…</p>
Traveling With Your Guns - Things To Considerhttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/03/21/Traveling-With-Your-Guns-Things-To-Consider/2021-03-21T20:25:13.000Z2021-03-22T00:31:03.907Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/travel-8094.jpg" alt="Traveling while armed includes knowing the laws and packing your firearms appropriately." title="Traveling while armed includes knowing the laws and packing your firearms appropriately."></p><p>Spring has sprung. The Wuhan virus, the rona, whatever you call it, also seems to be subsiding, whether by vaccinations or by immunity. Several state governors are remembering their oath and “re-opening” their jurisdictions. And we’ve all got that itch to GTF out of the house and go somewhere. And for us <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/regularguyguns/shop?asc=u" target="_blank">Second Amendment Radicals</a>, <strong>traveling with a gun</strong> is usually high on our list of things to think about. Bad people don’t go on vacation (well, they do, but they still do bad things, while on vacation…) and you should plan accordingly for traveling with your guns…</p>
Frangible Ammo And Why You Should Use Ithttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/03/15/Frangible-Ammo-And-Why-You-Would-Use-It/2021-03-15T22:26:56.000Z2021-03-22T00:47:26.782Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/frang-8068.jpg" alt="Winchester Ranger RA223SF 55-grain .223 frangible ammunition." title="Winchester Ranger RA223SF 55-grain .223 frangible ammunition."></p><p>In the <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2021/02/08/Best-Ammo-For-Your-AR15/" target="_blank">mad ammunition shortage of 2021</a>, people are scooping up whatever they can get their hands on in terms of <a href="https://www.luckygunner.com/#rid=regularguyguns" target="_blank">rifle, pistol, and shotgun ammunition</a>. It’s definitely not a time to be an ammo snob, that’s for sure. Brass-cased, steel-cased, if it’s goes bang - it sells. In one’s journey to feed their <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/Ao0Q57" target="_blank">defensive pistol</a> or <a href="https://alnk.to/e6ZYsce" target="_blank">AR-15</a> rifle, one may run across in-stock ammunition of unusual types, including <strong>frangible ammunition</strong>.</p><p>“Frangible?”, you may ask, “What the hell is that?”</p>
How To Choose A Handgun For A Womanhttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/03/08/How-To-Choose-A-Handgun-For-A-Woman/2021-03-08T09:45:19.000Z2021-03-08T00:34:43.234Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/iwd-8047.jpg" alt="With the right instruction and technique, a SIG P226 is a quite suitable handgun for a woman." title="With the right instruction and technique, a SIG P226 is a quite suitable handgun for a woman."></p><p>Every March 8th, the various bodies that declare holidays for things have decreed that it’s International Women’s Day. It’s a focal point for women’s rights, which includes the right to keep and bear arms (and the day ignores!), <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2020/03/07/Supporting-Womens-Rights-Means-Supporting-The-Second-Amendment/" target="_blank">which we’ve been over in the past</a>. So, if you’re wondering <strong>how to choose a handgun for a woman</strong>, or you’re a fine lady out looking for her first piece of <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/Ao0Q57" target="_blank">ballistic hardware</a>, you’ve got a few things to consider.</p><p>So, what handguns/pistols are good for a female shooter?</p><p>You’d be surprised…</p>
World Hearing Day Should Include Suppressorshttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/03/03/World-Hearing-Day-Should-Include-Suppressors/2021-03-03T11:18:45.000Z2021-03-03T04:08:06.018Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/swr-8023.jpg" alt="Silencerco Specwar 762 Suppressor with classic SWR etching. Big and heavy but still works great. " title="Silencerco Specwar 762 Suppressor with classic SWR etching. Big and heavy but still works great."></p><p>March 3rd, 2021 is World Hearing Day. Started in 2015 by the World Health Organization (yes, the same one of the rona debacle fame!) to promote the cause of preventing hearing loss, the idea is to educate the public at large about preserving one’s hearing.</p><p>Of course, being an adjunct of the UN, which advocates civilian disarmament, there is zero acknowledgement from the World Health Organization of the risks to hearing that gun owners face even from recreational and training use of firearms. The documents don’t even mention guns, much less suppressors…</p><p>As Second Amendment Radicals and Regular Folk, we can change that…</p>
HR 127 - The Opening Salvo From The New Regime Against Gun Rightshttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/02/23/HR-127-The-Opening-Salvo-Of-The-New-Regime/2021-02-24T01:40:29.000Z2021-02-24T04:03:49.077Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/223day-8002.jpg" alt="Liberty and individual freedom above all. " title="Liberty and individual freedom above all."></p><p>It’s no secret that the administration of Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr is <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2021/02/07/The-Regular-Guy-Podcast-Episode-7-Understand-Us-Gun-Owners/" target="_blank">against the private ownership of firearms</a>. While the President of the United States cannot draft legislation (though abuse of executive orders has been rampant for decades), he can encourage the authoring of favored legislation by Congress. A stated goal of the regime, of course, is gun control. And the first salvo in the latest battle in the neverending war to protect our rights has been fired, in the form of House Resolution 127, aka HR 127 The Sabika Sheikh Firearm Licensing and Registration Act (named after the victim of a notorious shooting incident for marketing reasons), a bill sponsored by Democrat Sheila Jackson Lee, of Texas’s 18th Congressional District.</p><p>In a nutshell, it’s the Golden Corral for gun controllers. Every disgusting thing they’ve wanted, save outright confiscation, all in one sociopathic bacteria-ridden package…</p>
CZ Group Acquires Colthttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/02/16/CZ-Group-Acquires-Colt/2021-02-16T11:18:56.000Z2021-02-16T03:36:13.642Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/colt-7972.jpg" alt="Colt LE6920 lower - the rampant pony rollmark." title="Colt LE6920 lower - the rampant pony rollmark."></p><p>On February 11th, 2021, <a href="https://www.czg.cz/czg-to-acquire-colt/" target="_blank">CZ Group out of the Czech Republic</a> (duh!) made it known that they had signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% percent of the equity interest in Colt Holding Company LLC, which gives it control of <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/b3b7Lx" target="_blank">Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC</a>, as well as Colt Canada Corporation. While it may rankle some that the United States’ most storied gunmaker is now owned by European interests, this is actually a good thing…</p>
The Best In Stock (Maybe!) Ammo For Your AR15https://regularguyguns.com/2021/02/08/Best-Ammo-For-Your-AR15/2021-02-09T02:23:08.000Z2021-02-16T02:36:39.299Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/ammo-7961.jpg" alt="The sticker means 'Arm Yourselves' In Irish Gaelic - Courtesy of A Better Way 2A." title="The sticker means 'Arm Yourselves' In Irish Gaelic - Courtesy of A Better Way 2A."></p><p>In 2021, it seems kind of pointless to talk about the best ammo for your AR-15, right? I can make a bunch of recommendations for the best <a href="https://www.luckygunner.com/rifle/5.56x45-ammo#rid=regularguyguns" target="_blank">5.56mm</a> AR-15 ammunition, but most likely it’ll be out of stock. However, if you’re quick to the virtual trigger, you can still load up on ammo for <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/oQG9g" target="_blank">your AR-15</a>. Now grant it, some concessions will need to be made, but the ammo is out there. As we’ve covered in the podcast, the ammo companies are realizing this is no mere “bump” but it’s a more sustained craze - so they’re tooling up as much as the supply chain will allow…</p>
The Regular Guy Podcast Episode 7 - Understand Us Gun Owners!https://regularguyguns.com/2021/02/07/The-Regular-Guy-Podcast-Episode-7-Understand-Us-Gun-Owners/2021-02-07T20:11:39.000Z2021-02-07T20:26:45.905Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/p226-7953.jpg" alt="Episode 7 Of The Regular Guy Guns Podcast - Understand Us Gun Owners." title="Episode 7 Of The Regular Guy Guns Podcast - Understand Us Gun Owners."></p><p>Episode 7 of the Regular Guy Podcast is now live on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-regular-guy-podcast/id1534078784" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0T1bPWGtfW0mobonlJ2j4N" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and also can be directly listened to in this very blog post. Read on for the details…</p>
Some Firearms Photographyhttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/01/30/Some-Firearms-Photography/2021-01-30T22:01:50.000Z2021-01-31T02:24:35.408Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/winchester-7941.jpg" alt="Anyone ever run this 223 ammo from Winchester?" title="Anyone ever run this 223 ammo from Winchester?"></p><p>Let’s take a short break from some <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2021/01/22/The-Second-Amendment-Big-Tent/" target="_blank">heavy politicizing about the Second Amendment</a>. Just for fun time. I publish Regular Guy Guns the hard way. I write every article by hand, without the benefit of plugins or a visual editor. In addition, I also strive to personally produce every bit of photographic and most video content on this site. It slows down the publishing cycle a little, but that’s me, I guess.</p><p>Along those lines, I’d like to show some of the recent photos I’ve posted to my social channels…</p>
The Second Amendment Big Tenthttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/01/22/The-Second-Amendment-Big-Tent/2021-01-23T03:16:57.000Z2021-01-31T00:50:13.752Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/moultrie-7439.jpg" alt="Everyone else does the Gadsden Flag - here is the Moultrie Flag." title="Everyone else does the Gadsden Flag - here is the Moultrie Flag."></p><p><a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2021/01/14/Unrest-Big-Tech-On-The-Move-Against-Guns/" target="_blank">Inauguration Day came and went</a>. On January 20th, 2021, Joseph Robinette Biden, Junior was installed as the 46th President of these United States. Surrounded a cadre of administrative state types, a few token celebrities, his family (yes, even <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/news/1632907/hunter-biden-smoking-crack-president-trump-election/" target="_blank">Hoover</a>) security, and 25,000 National Guard troops under <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/gvg99" target="_blank" rel="noopener">arms</a>, he swore an oath on a Bible and assumed the hot seat. We the people weren’t invited because of the Rona, apparently. While President Trump really didn’t do much for the Second Amendment outside of a litany of court appointments, President Biden has been openly hostile towards our rights.</p><p>Let’s not take it lightly. We have to get everyone on this train of freedom and fun - a big tent approach to the Second Amendment. It’s a pathway to recruiting more <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/regularguyguns/shop?asc=u" target="_blank">Second Amendment Radicals</a>.</p>
Unrest and Big Tech On The Move Against Gunshttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/01/14/Unrest-Big-Tech-On-The-Move-Against-Guns/2021-01-15T03:28:19.000Z2022-01-07T01:39:40.864Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/vp9ammo-7427.jpg" alt="A Heckler & Koch VP9 Pistol and Speer 9mm 115gr +P+ Gold Dot Hollow Point Ammo." title="A Heckler & Koch VP9 Pistol and Speer 9mm 115gr +P+ Gold Dot Hollow Point Ammo."></p><p>2021 has been a busy year thus far and it’s barely 15 days old. Whether you’re a <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/regularguyguns/shop?asc=u" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Second Amendment Radical</a>, a general freedomista, or just someone who gives a damn about individual rights, the incident at the United States Capitol, the deplatforming of President Trump, and other occurences have served as a chilling reminder of the forces at work out there…</p><p>This is more of a rambling discourse, so bear with me folks…</p>
The Lynx Defense Pistol Range Bag Reviewhttps://regularguyguns.com/2021/01/05/The-Lynx-Defense-Pistol-Range-Bag-Review/2021-01-06T02:36:45.000Z2021-01-15T04:58:39.121Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/lynx-7378.jpg" alt="The Lynx Defense Pistol Range Bag." title="The Lynx Defense Pistol Range Bag."></p><p>Hopefully the <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2020/12/24/Merry-Christmas-From-Regular-Guy-Guns/" target="_blank">holiday season</a> saw something of a ballistic nature make it’s way under the Christmas tree or beside the Hanukkah menorah. Now that you’re in possession of a shiny new <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/OGeYW" target="_blank">pistol</a> and hopefully some <a href="https://www.luckygunner.com/#rid=regularguyguns" target="_blank">ammo</a> to go with it, it’s off to the range for some quality time poking holes in paper. Sure, your firearm came with a perfectly acceptable case, but that’s hardly up to the task for repeated use. Plus you’re having to stow your ammo and other accessories in another bag or case. Hardly convenient. So, what do you do?</p><p>Enter the <a href="https://lynxdefense.com/shop/pistol-bags/lynx-defense-pistol-range-bag/" target="_blank">Lynx Defense Pistol Range Bag</a>…</p>
The Regular Guy Podcast Episode 6 - Happy New Yearhttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/12/31/The-Regular-Guy-Podcast-Episode-6-Happy-New-Year-The-ATF-Retreats/2021-01-01T01:11:28.000Z2021-02-07T20:26:37.712Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/ep6-7371.jpg" alt="Episode 6 Of The Regular Guy Guns Podcast - With The Lynx Defense Pistol Bag." title="Episode 6 Of The Regular Guy Guns Podcast - With The Lynx Defense Pistol Bag."></p><p>Episode 6 of the Regular Guy Podcast is now live on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-regular-guy-podcast/id1534078784" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0T1bPWGtfW0mobonlJ2j4N" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and also can be directly listened to in this very blog post. Read on for the details…Happy 2021!</p>
Merry Christmas From Regular Guy Gunshttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/12/24/Merry-Christmas-From-Regular-Guy-Guns/2020-12-24T16:01:28.000Z2021-01-15T04:34:33.615Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/xmas-7355.jpg" alt="It wouldn't be Christmas without Jack." title="It wouldn't be Christmas without Jack..."></p><p>Just wanted to take a moment to wish my readers and followers a Merry Christmas. I hope there’s something <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/JPo2a" target="_blank">gun-shaped</a> or <a href="https://www.luckygunner.com/#rid=regularguyguns" target="_blank">gun-related</a> under the tree this year for you. Lord knows we all deserve it after a crazed 2020. Oddly enough, our advocacy and pushback squeezed us all in a last-minute Christmas gift yesterday…</p>
The ATF Pistol Brace Guidance Is Wronghttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/12/22/ATF-Pistol-Brace-Guidance-Is-Wrong/2020-12-23T02:03:14.000Z2021-01-15T03:55:45.463Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/brace-7350.jpg" alt="The ATF Pistol Brace Proposal Is Wrong." title="GThe ATF Pistol Brace Proposal Is Wrong."></p><p>We saw it coming a mile away - the big news of the past few days of course is the <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/12/18/2020-27857/objective-factors-for-classifying-weapons-with-stabilizing-braces" target="_blank">proposed rulemaking</a> by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE) regarding the common firearms accessory - the pistol brace.</p><p>In a nutshell - it’s bad news for gun owners, regardless of whether one owns a <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/Qm623" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pistol brace-equipped firearm</a> or not.</p>
The Regular Guy Podcast Episode 5 - Gun Controllers Sit On A Throne Of Lieshttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/12/14/The-Regular-Guy-Podcast-Episode-5-Gun-Controllers-Sit-On-A-Thone-Of-Lies/2020-12-15T01:12:12.000Z2020-12-15T03:22:55.676Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/red-7342.jpg" alt="Episode 5 Of The Regular Guy Guns Podcast - Photo Kind Of Related." title="Episode 5 Of The Regular Guy Guns Podcast - Photo Kind Of Related."></p><p>Episode 5 of the Regular Guy Podcast is now live on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-regular-guy-podcast/id1534078784" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0T1bPWGtfW0mobonlJ2j4N" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and also can be directly listened to in this very blog post. Read on for the details…</p>
Good Gun Etiquette At The Rangehttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/12/09/Good-Gun-Etiquette-At-The-Range/2020-12-10T02:09:18.000Z2021-01-15T03:23:47.968Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/range-7332.jpg" alt="Going to the range is more than just bringing your gun." title="Going to the range is more than just bringing your gun."></p><p>Whatever your motivations may have been, you have taken a big step into the world of individual rights and freedoms - you’re now an armed citizen and budding <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/regularguyguns/shop?asc=u" target="_blank">Second Amendment Radical</a>. You got the <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/JPo2a" target="_blank">gun</a>, through the grace of the Almighty or a well-funded bank account, you’ve got the <a href="https://www.luckygunner.com/#rid=regularguyguns" target="_blank">ammo</a>. You’ve researched the <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2020/05/25/The-Basics-Of-Gun-Safety/" target="_blank">Four Rules</a>, and you’re training. You’re going to the range, but maybe it’s been a solo affair and you’re <a href="https://amzn.to/373VfiJ" target="_blank">Grogu</a> without a Din Djarin to show you the subtleties of good gun etiquette…</p>
Pro Gun Or Pro Second Amendment?https://regularguyguns.com/2020/12/02/Pro-Gun-Or-Pro-Second-Amendment/2020-12-03T02:37:41.000Z2021-01-15T03:24:05.305Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/45shemagh-7302.jpg" alt="Every firearms photographer goes through a shemagh phase. This one is mine." title="Every firearms photographer goes through a shemagh phase. This one is mine."></p><p><em>“I’m Pro-Gun!”</em></p><p><em>“I support the Second Amendment!”</em></p><p>The two statements are interchangeable, right? On a conversational level, sure. If you’re at a holiday party where the “gun” subject comes up, and the ideological waters feel safe, you can make either statement and people will know what you mean. You’re into guns and you support the right to keep and bear arms. You’ve probably got a <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/dBOmW" target="_blank">9mm pistol</a> on your hip and an <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/JPo2a" target="_blank">AR-15</a> somewhere else. Awesome.</p><p>However, as I’ve gone over in <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2020/11/24/The-Regular-Guy-Podcast-Episode-4-Liberal-Gun-Owners/" target="_blank">my podcast - you are tuning in, right?</a> - there’s a need for nuance when discussing “the gun issue”…</p>
Cyber Monday Gifts For The Gun Nut In Your Lifehttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/11/28/Cyber-Monday-Gifts-For-The-Gun-Nut-In-Your-Life/2020-11-28T17:15:29.000Z2021-01-15T03:24:48.971Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/cyber-7295.jpg" alt="The Holiday Shopping Season Has Begun." title="The Holiday Shopping Season Has Begun."></p><p>Rona or no rona, the Christmas and Hanukkah holiday shopping season is officially upon us. Black Friday and Cyber Monday/Cyber Week are in full effect. Especially in 2020, I imagine the gift-giving will be of a ballistic nature. Gun owners old and new are probably looking for that dream gun, or looking to accessorize their existing firearms. With that in mind, here are some of my recommendations for some holiday gifts for the gun owner, firearms enthusiast, and <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/regularguyguns/shop?asc=u" target="_blank">Second Amendment Radical</a>.</p><p>Note: I get a few pennies from each purchase if you use my links.</p>
The Regular Guy Podcast Episode 4 - Liberal Gun Ownershttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/11/24/The-Regular-Guy-Podcast-Episode-4-Liberal-Gun-Owners/2020-11-25T02:42:28.000Z2020-11-25T03:30:04.681Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/40script-7265.jpg" alt="Episode 4 Of My Podcast. Photo kind of related." title="HEpisode 4 Of My Podcast. Photo kind of related."></p><p>Episode 4 - The Thanksgiving Edition - of the Regular Guy Podcast is now live on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-regular-guy-podcast/id1534078784" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0T1bPWGtfW0mobonlJ2j4N" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and also can be directly listened to in this very blog post. Read on for the details…</p>
Things To Check Before Shooting Your New Gunhttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/11/18/Things-To-Check-Before-Shooting-Your-New-Gun/2020-11-19T02:02:05.000Z2021-01-15T03:34:53.899Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/fnx-7241.jpg" alt="A sort of synthwave take on the FNH USA FNX-45." title="A sort of synthwave take on the FNH USA FNX-45."></p><p>Despite unhinged panic buying, “Out Of Stock” indicators everywhere, you’ve managed to square yourself away with a <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/JPo2a" target="_blank">brand-new firearm</a> and an allocation of <a href="https://www.luckygunner.com/#rid=regularguyguns" target="_blank">ammo</a> to feed it with. You grabbed some accessories, and some <a href="https://themagshack.com" target="_blank">magazines</a>. You’re finally ready to get down to business and run your new acquisition. So it’s off to the range…</p><p>But hang on - guns aren’t <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2020/09/23/6-Years-In-The-Heckler-Koch-VP9-9mm-Pistol/" target="_blank">wrought by divinity</a>. They’re made by people like you and me, people that sometimes make mistakes. You’ll need to check a few things before even one bullet leaves the barrel…</p>
What To Look For In An AR15 Bolt Carrier Grouphttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/11/11/What-To-Look-For-In-An-AR15-Bolt-Carrier-Group/2020-11-12T02:35:45.000Z2021-01-15T04:34:09.030Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/bcg-7204.jpg" alt="A Bravo Company Manufacturing Bolt Carrier Group in it's proper home." title="A Bravo Company Manufacturing Bolt Carrier Group in it's proper home."></p><p>With the <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2019/12/25/So-You-Got-A-Gun-For-The-Holidays-Now-What-1/" target="_blank">holiday season approaching</a>, you might be itching for a gift of the ballistic variety. Maybe you’re already looking for something to change on that <a href="https://alnk.to/8EBL5rn" target="_blank">AR15</a> you just got this past year. And there’s nothing wrong with that. Good can always be better. A popular and stupendously-easy upgrade is to purchase a bolt carrier group for your AR15.</p><p>There’s a dizzying array of coatings, specs, and options for an AR15 <a href="https://alnk.to/8Pww4ql" target="_blank">bolt carrier group</a> aka a BCG. So, what goes into the best bolt carrier group for your AR15?</p>
Election Thoughtshttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/11/04/Election-Thought/2020-11-05T02:08:19.000Z2020-11-05T03:21:15.080Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/45s-7195.jpg" alt="Strange Days." title="Strange Days."></p><p>I think it was the inestimable <a href="https://theleagueofpirates.com/" target="_blank">League Of Pirates</a> who said something about after this past Tuesday’s Election day, we’d be venturing into the unknown. Well, here we are…</p>
The Regular Guy Podcast Episode 3 - Political Litmus Tests And Morehttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/10/31/Regular-Guy-Podcast-Episode-3-Political-Litmus-Tests/2020-10-31T20:37:43.000Z2021-01-15T04:02:12.532Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/halloween-7182.jpg" alt="Happy Halloween! Or as Hialeah calls it, Jalogüin." title="Happy Halloween! Or as Hialeah calls it, Jalogüin."></p><p>Episode 3 - The Halloween Edition - of the Regular Guy Podcast is now live on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-regular-guy-podcast/id1534078784" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0T1bPWGtfW0mobonlJ2j4N" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and also can be directly listened to in this very blog post. Read on for the details…</p>
Can I Borrow A Gun?https://regularguyguns.com/2020/10/27/can-i-borrow-a-gun/2020-10-28T01:13:33.000Z2021-01-15T03:25:38.599Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/fnshadow-7168.jpg" alt="The question will be asked of you - someone will want to borrow a gun of yours in times of crisis." title="The question will be asked of you - someone will want to borrow a gun of yours in times of crisis."></p><p>With the Chinese flu, <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2020/09/29/Riots-Protests-Civil-Unrest-And-Being-Armed/" target="_blank">the civil unrest</a> that’s been a tragic spinoff of the various protests over the summer, and some political activity or another that I keep hearing about, it’s been a banner year for people getting into the right to keep and bear arms. Whether it’s a sturdy <a href="https://alnk.to/28JDmXg" target="_blank">9mm pistol</a>, or a solid variant of the <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/6OoEV" target="_blank">AR-15</a>, people have been picking up firearms in droves. Lines around the door at gun shops, online retailers selling out of <a href="https://www.luckygunner.com/handgun/9mm-ammo#rid=regularguyguns" target="_blank">common ammo</a> in less than an hour, and waiting lists a mile long, it’s been crazy.</p><p>Alas, there’s been a few holdouts…</p>
Trunk Guns - Good Or Bad Idea? - 2020https://regularguyguns.com/2020/10/20/Trunk-Guns-Good-Or-Bad-Idea-2020/2020-10-21T01:49:24.000Z2021-01-15T03:25:56.230Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/trunk-7158.jpg" alt="A solid AR pistol build is a good trunk gun." title="A solid AR pistol build is a good trunk gun"></p><p>It’s 2020. <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2020/09/29/Riots-Protests-Civil-Unrest-And-Being-Armed/" target="_blank">Civil unrest</a> isn’t just something that happens in some third-world hellhole or a European labor dispute. It’s become a recurrent theme as of late, and it’s probably a prime motivation for you arming up. You’ve got that <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/dBOmW" target="_blank">pistol</a> or rifle, and are hopefully learning all about it’s proper use. In your studies and travels, you’ll probably see some mention of the proverbial “trunk gun”, or “truck gun”</p><p>OK, what is a trunk gun/truck gun, and is having such a setup a good or bad idea?</p><p>It depends, really…</p>
The Regular Guy Podcast Episode 2 - Social Media Censorship And Morehttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/10/17/The-Regular-Guy-Podcast-Episode-2-Social-Media-Censorship-And-More/2020-10-17T15:09:53.000Z2021-01-15T04:20:07.144Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/ep2-7144.jpg" alt="Run 45 ACP." title="Run 45 ACP"></p><p>Episode 2 of the Regular Guy Podcast is now live on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-regular-guy-podcast/id1534078784" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0T1bPWGtfW0mobonlJ2j4N" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and also can be directly listened to in this very blog post. Read on for the details…</p>
Buying A Used Gunhttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/10/12/Buying-A-Used-Gun/2020-10-13T00:31:50.000Z2021-01-15T03:26:09.934Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/used-7128.jpg" alt="If you're having trouble finding the firearm you want - sometimes buying used can be an option." title="If you're having trouble finding the firearm you want - sometimes buying used can be an option."></p><p>You might be late to the game, and finally looking for your first gun. Or you realize you’re a little short on inventory and wish to round out the home arsenal a bit. Maybe you only have <a href="https://www.luckygunner.com/handgun/9mm-ammo#rid=regularguyguns" target="_blank">9mm</a> pistols and want to add a <a href="https://alnk.to/fS8EMl9" target="_blank">.45 ACP</a> to the collection quickly. You scour the big outlets online and your local gun shops. They’re still bare because of <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2020/09/29/Riots-Protests-Civil-Unrest-And-Being-Armed/" target="_blank">riots</a>, ‘rona, and this election I keep hearing things about. Or things move so fast that before you pull out the old AMEX Optima card, someone else has grabbed the gun you want. You’re a little dismayed, until you hear that it’s possible to buy a used gun…</p><p>What’s involved in buying a used gun, anyway?</p>
How Much Ammo Do You Needhttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/10/07/How-Much-Ammo-Do-You-Need/2020-10-08T00:22:43.000Z2020-10-08T03:44:22.340Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/ammopile-7112.jpg" alt="Have an ample reserve of ammo and magazines for the guns you use the most. This is the way." title="Have an ample reserve of ammo and magazines for the guns you use the most. This is the way."></p><p>Through hell and high water, you’ve scored yourself a defensive firearm. Maybe it was an <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2020/09/23/6-Years-In-The-Heckler-Koch-VP9-9mm-Pistol/" target="_blank">H&K VP9 9mm pistol</a>, maybe it was an <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/6OoEV" target="_blank">AR-15 rifle</a>. Or maybe a classic shotgun. Or maybe two or more of the above. You’re training, and you scored some ammo, even in this sideways stories from the wayside world.</p><p>But, how much ammo do you really need?</p>
The Regular Guy Podcast Episode 1 - The First Episodehttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/10/03/The-Regular-Guy-Podcast-Episode-1/2020-10-03T14:53:18.000Z2020-10-03T15:11:22.089Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/trij-7079.jpg" alt="Trijicon RM01 atop an FN FNX-45 45 ACP pistol." title="Trijicon RM01 atop an FN FNX-45 45 ACP pistol."></p><p>Yes, I’m severely late to the game but I’ve finally put forth the effort and am happy to debut The Regular Guy Podcast. Now available on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-regular-guy-podcast/id1534078784" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>!</p>
Riots, Protests, Civil Unrest, And Being Armedhttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/09/29/Riots-Protests-Civil-Unrest-And-Being-Armed/2020-09-30T00:41:05.000Z2020-09-30T02:00:54.366Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/g30loop-7065.jpg" alt="GLOCK 30 45 ACP pistol - The funky ring light reminds me of the Bifröst." title="GLOCK 30 45 ACP pistol - The funky ring light reminds me of the Bifröst."></p><p>The Regular Guy Guns readership spans the demographics of politics, race, gender, orientation, and all the other things pollsters get worked up about. In the interest of keeping things focused, I’ve avoided some obvious hot-button issues like the (actually very limited) <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2020/07/20/Second-American-Civil-War-What-To-Expect-A-Guest-Post/" target="_blank">civil unrest</a> that has gripped and continues to grip our nation. We all have the right to peacefully assemble and petition our governments for a redress of grievances - and no, wanton property destruction isn’t covered by that right. However, peaceful assemblages can turn rowdy, and sometimes the violence happens to find you…</p>
6 Years In - The Heckler & Koch VP9 9mm Pistolhttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/09/23/6-Years-In-The-Heckler-Koch-VP9-9mm-Pistol/2020-09-24T00:35:42.000Z2020-10-08T03:14:09.863Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/vp9y6-7001.jpg" alt="A Heckler & Koch VP9 - 2014 edition - with spare magazines and a Bravo Concealment Magazine Pouch + Holster." title="A Heckler & Koch VP9 - 2014 edition - with spare magazines and a Bravo Concealment Magazine Pouch + Holster..."></p><p>Guns are generally durable items. A well-made and maintained 9mm pistol or AR-15 will last decades or more, probably outlasting the lifetime of it’s original owner, even with regular use. Introduced in mid-2014, the <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/nOkqV" target="_blank">Heckler & Koch VP9 9mm pistol</a> is well on track to be one of those long-lasting firearms…</p>
Things To Know About Subsonic Ammohttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/09/15/Things-To-Know-About-Subsonic-Ammo/2020-09-16T01:48:25.000Z2020-09-19T18:39:51.509Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/subsonic-6979.jpg" alt="Subsonic 300BLK ammo featuring Norma brass and Hornady projectiles." title="Subsonic 300BLK ammo featuring Norma brass and Hornady projectiles."></p><p>As I alluded to last week, the ammo situation out there is pretty sparse, and unprecedented. People are grabbing up whatever they can find, regardless of whether it’s truly appropriate or not. Desperation will make people run <a href="https://www.luckygunner.com/7-62x39-124-grain-fmj-geco-20-rounds#rid=regularguyguns" target="_blank">full-metal jacket</a> rounds in a defensive role, or they’ll pick up some <a href="https://www.luckygunner.com/223-rem-45-grain-frangible-polyfrang-20-rounds#rid=regularguyguns" target="_blank" rel="noopener">oddball load</a> and cross their fingers. There’s nothing wrong with <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2020/05/11/New-Concepts-In-9mm-Ammo/" target="_blank">new concepts in ammo</a>, of course, but buyer should beware. In your travels, you may run across loads in various calibers marked as “subsonic”. You may ask - “What is subsonic ammo and is it appropriate for my use case?”</p><p>There’s no clear answer, but knowing what subsonic ammo (in various calibers) can and cannot do is a good place to start…</p>
The Benefits Of Dry Firehttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/09/08/The-Benefits-Of-Dry-Fire/2020-09-09T01:18:33.000Z2021-04-07T00:50:52.993Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/snap-6967.jpg" alt="A Strike Industries Dummy Round for an AK-pattern rifle." title="A Strike Industries Dummy Round for an AK-pattern rifle."></p><p>We’re in the middle of an unprecedented ammo shortage. A perfect storm of a federal election year, the <a href="http://regularguyguns.com/2020/03/15/Coronavirus-And-The-Second-Amendment/" target="_blank">Kong Flu</a>, civil unrest, and ammo manufacturers hesitant to invest in production upgrades lest they get bit by a sequel to the Trump Slump (where gun manufacturers invested heavily in production leading up to Trump’s election in 2016, only to have the bottom fall out as fears of gun control temporarily subsided), the market for anything <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/6OoEV" target="_blank">firearm</a> related, especially ammunition, is tight. People are hesitant to train due to cost and/or depleting their reserves - however, train we must. That being said, there are plenty of “non-firing” options that can keep your skills sharp - most notably, dry fire…</p>
What About AR Pistols?https://regularguyguns.com/2020/08/31/What-About-AR-Pistols/2020-09-01T01:48:47.000Z2020-09-19T18:39:15.046Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/sbt-6944.jpg" alt="Two examples of AR pistol braces from SB Tactical." title="Two examples of AR pistol braces from SB Tactical."></p><p>You might be a little late to the game and are just now looking at an <a href="https://alnk.to/74mwxFu" target="_blank">AR-15</a> type of firearm. But, the pickings are slim, and if they are available, they are often either of debatable quality, or expensive as hell. However, you may see something on the real or virtual shelves as an “<a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/Qm623" target="_blank">AR Pistol</a>“, or a “pistol build”. It looks a helluva lot like an <a href="http://regularguyguns.com/2020/05/18/So-You-Want-To-Build-Your-Own-AR/" target="_blank">AR-15 rifle</a>, but they call it a pistol. What gives? What makes that AR-15 a pistol?</p>
Things To Know Before Carrying A Gunhttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/08/24/Things-To-Know-Before-Carrying-A-Gun/2020-08-24T20:54:41.000Z2020-12-10T03:40:11.014Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/glocks-6919.jpg" alt="A GLOCK 19X 9mm pistol and a GLOCK 30 45 ACP pistol." title="A GLOCK 19X 9mm pistol and a GLOCK 30 45 ACP pistol."></p><p>Between the panic induced by the Chinese Flu and the civil unrest in certain cities across the nation, you managed to square yourself away with a quality pistol. You got yourself a proper <a href="https://www.bravoconcealment.com/" target="_blank">holster</a>. You’ve even gone the extra mile and got yourself some essential accessories like a <a href="http://regularguyguns.com/2020/08/17/Bravo-Concealment-30-Double-Magazine-Pouch-Review/" target="_blank">spare magazine pouch</a> and a <a href="http://regularguyguns.com/2020/01/25/Best-Gun-Belt-2020/" target="_blank">sturdy gun belt</a>. You’ve done what you had to in order to legally carry a gun in your state. You’re cocked, locked, and ready to rock as an <a href="http://regularguyguns.com/2020/02/16/pick-up-a-rifle-and-you-change-instantly-from-a-subject-to-a-citizen/" target="_blank">armed citizen of our great Republic</a>.</p><p>However, there’s a few things you should know before carrying a gun…</p>
Guns And Social Mediahttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/08/21/Guns-And-Social-Media/2020-08-22T01:11:17.000Z2020-09-19T18:38:28.095Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/aimpoint-6917.jpg" alt="An Aimpoint PRO red dot sight Nothing to do with the article. Just thought it looked cool when I photographed it." title="An Aimpoint PRO red dot sight Nothing to do with the article. Just thought it looked cool when I photographed it."></p><p>As expected, the major social media networks have been on a tear lately against Second Amendment and firearms pages. Tacticasht was unpublished by Facebook yesterday. A few weeks back, Mrgunsngear was subject to the same fate (though FB claimed it was an “error” and walked it back), Pat McNamara’s Instagram page got nuked, and we’d be here all night listing the 2A Twitter accounts that have been shut down. While each and every social media service is free to set their own terms and conditions, the enforcement is often biased, capricious, and arbitrary.</p><p>So, what’s a <a href="https://go.regularguyguns.com/pistols" target="_blank">gun</a> guy or girl looking to stake a claim in the digital universe to do?</p>
Bravo Concealment 3.0 Double Magazine Pouch Reviewhttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/08/17/Bravo-Concealment-30-Double-Magazine-Pouch-Review/2020-08-17T16:21:29.000Z2021-05-25T02:09:59.294Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/bravo-6895.jpg" alt="The Bravo Concealment 3.0 Double Mag Pouch is an essential accessory." title="The Bravo Concealment 3.0 Double Mag Pouch is an essential accessory."></p><p>We’ve covered the <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2020/03/01/Gun-Magazine-Restrictions-Are-Dangerous/" target="_blank">benefits of standard-capacity magazines in the past. More <a href="https://www.luckygunner.com/#rid=regularguyguns" target="_blank">ammunition</a> on tap is always better when dealing with a violent encounter. However, magazine sizes can be limited by practical considerations. Sure, one could carry a 33-round <a href="https://themagshack.com" target="_blank">magazine</a> in their holstered EDC GLOCK pistol, but that would be eminently cumbersome. Plus people would laugh at you and you’d become a meme. And yes, magazines can fail. So what is a regular guy or girl going out into the world to do? Simple - carry multiple magazines. And no, jamming them into a pocket isn’t the solution. You’ll need a dedicated magazine carrier or pouch.</a></p><p>Enter the Bravo Concealment 3.0 Double Magazine Pouch…</p>
Buying A Shotgun A Beginners Guidehttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/08/10/Buying-A-Shotgun-A-Beginners-Guide/2020-08-10T20:41:04.000Z2020-09-19T18:37:57.153Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/benelli-6836.jpg" alt="A Benelli SuperNova 12-gauge shotgun with Hornady Custom shells with the SST Projectile." title="A Benelli SuperNova 12-gauge shotgun with Hornady Custom shells with the SST Projectile..."></p><p>Inventory is low everywhere. If a <a href="https://alnk.to/dAeqPHA" target="_blank">9mm pistol</a> or <a href="https://alnk.to/87QWqrs" target="_blank">AR-15</a> is placed for sale online or in a store, it’s usually gone within hours, sometimes less. And have fun finding <a href="https://www.luckygunner.com/#rid=regularguyguns" target="_blank">ammo</a>. <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2020/07/20/Second-American-Civil-War-What-To-Expect-A-Guest-Post/" target="_blank">Civil unrest</a> and the China Virus panic have pushed gun sales to record levels. As I’ve noted before, there are firearms available, though you may have to make compromises in caliber choice and brand if you really really need to get yourself sorted with a gun. However, you may notice that gun shops usually have some shotguns in the inventory, regardless. You might be considering a shotgun. And you’re wondering, what should I look for in a shotgun?</p>
The Best Gun Range For You - What To Considerhttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/08/03/The-Best-Gun-Range-For-You-What-To-Consider/2020-08-03T16:58:55.000Z2020-09-19T18:37:41.505Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/ranges-6818.jpg" alt="You might drop a dime on some guns, but they are useless if you don't train..." title="You might drop a dime on some guns, but they are useless if you don't train..."></p><p>2020 has been a banner year for gun sales, regardless of the motivation. More and more Americans have stepped up and <a href="http://regularguyguns.com/2020/02/16/pick-up-a-rifle-and-you-change-instantly-from-a-subject-to-a-citizen/" target="_blank">become citizens</a> than ever before. However, excercising the right to keep and bear arms entails a certain amount of responsibility - most of all getting trained on your <a href="https://fxo.co/9TDf" target="_blank">chosen firearm</a>. And that means going to the range.</p><p>However, not all ranges are created equal…</p>
On 5.7x28mm Ammo For The PS90 and FN Five-seveNhttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/07/27/On-57x28mm-PS90-Ammo/2020-07-28T02:27:02.000Z2020-09-19T18:37:15.880Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/spacegun-6610.jpg" alt="FN Herstal PS90 rifle chambered in 5.7x28mm. " title="FN Herstal PS90 rifle chambered in 5.7x28mm."></p><p>The firearms-buying frenzy continues unabated. Spurred by the Chinese Flu and <a href="http://regularguyguns.com/2020/07/20/Second-American-Civil-War-What-To-Expect-A-Guest-Post/" target="_blank">civil unrest</a> in many major metropolises around the United States, gun owners old and new are buying up whatever inventory they can get their hands on. The stalwart <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/ZgKvz" target="_blank">9mm pistols</a> and <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/9X4z5" target="_blank">5.56mm AR-15s</a> are picked up as soon as the dealer stocks them. Even favored “<a href="http://regularguyguns.com/2020/04/06/45-ACP-Should-Be-Your-Alternate-Caliber/" target="_blank">B Caliber</a>“ weapons are looking a little sparse. Ironically, it’s the normally-rare firearms that seem to pop up in the inventory and stick around for a few days, such as FN PS90, <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/kmDML" target="_blank">FN Five-seveN</a>, and Ruger 57, all chambered in the rather exotic 5.7x28mm caliber…</p>
Second American Civil War - What To Expect - A Guest Posthttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/07/20/Second-American-Civil-War-What-To-Expect-A-Guest-Post/2020-07-21T01:25:21.000Z2020-09-19T18:36:55.705Z
<h3 id="post-by-Mandatory-Carry"><a href="#post-by-Mandatory-Carry" class="headerlink" title="post by: Mandatory Carry"></a>post by: Mandatory Carry</h3><p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/viktos-6626.jpg" alt="FN America FNX-45 .45 ACP pistol. Doesn't have much to do with this guest post but it's a cool photo I took. " title="FN America FNX-45 .45 ACP pistol. Doesn't have much to do with this guest post but it's a cool photo I took."></p><p><em>standard disclaimer: This is a guest post by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MandatoryCarry" target="_blank">Mandatory Carry</a>, an avid fan and reader of this blog. This is the first guest post ever for RGG, so bear with me. Nuances may not represent my own. Article is presented with only spell-check for editing.</em></p><p>The United States is on the edge of a <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2019/12/07/the-boogaloo-by-the-numbers/" target="_blank">“second” civil war</a>. The truth is this is the FIFTH such conflict (for more on this, skip to the <a href="#fifth">end of this post</a>). With this in mind, I’d like to give a preview on what you should expect to see…</p>
Debunking Silencer Myths And How To Get A Silencerhttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/07/14/Debunking-Silencer-Myths-And-How-To-Get-One/2020-07-14T05:23:03.000Z2021-03-03T04:38:02.943Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/cancan-6595.jpg" alt="A SilencerCo Specwar 762 suppressor." title="A SilencerCo Specwar 762 suppressor."></p><p>You’re totally about that <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/i/sticker/The-Second-Amendment-Is-For-Everyone-by-regularguyguns/52039294.EJUG5" target="_blank">Second Amendment Radical</a> life now. You got <a href="http://go.regularguyguns.com/parler" target="_blank">the gun</a>, you’re getting some <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2020/05/25/The-Basics-Of-Gun-Safety/" target="_blank">training in</a>, you’re <a href="https://www.luckygunner.com/#rid=regularguyguns" target="_blank">feeding it quality ammo</a>, and taking good care of it. And spreading the gospel even. You’re probably perusing the interwebs, and you’ll see all manner of tac’d out dudes and dudettes and some of their guns will have a funny-looking pipe hanging off the front. Yes, their guns are equipped with silencers…</p>
5.56 versus .223 - What's The Difference?https://regularguyguns.com/2020/07/06/556-versus-223/2020-07-07T01:04:01.000Z2020-09-19T18:35:58.458Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/556223-6568.jpg" alt=".223 Remington on the left, and M855 5.56mm on the right ammo. " title=".223 Remington on the left, and M855 5.56mm on the right ammo."></p><p>You made the decision to <a href="http://regularguyguns.com/2020/02/16/pick-up-a-rifle-and-you-change-instantly-from-a-subject-to-a-citizen/" target="_blank">be a citizen</a>, got lucky and scored yourself that <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/qPr6y" target="_blank">AR-15</a> you’ve been eyeing since the Chinese Flu panic broke out. Urban unrest hustled things along of course. Now you gotta <a href="https://www.luckygunner.com/rifle/5.56x45-ammo#rid=regularguyguns" target="_blank">feed your black rifle</a>. Chances are your local gun shop led you to some offerings from Federal or Horandy. But those 100 rounds or so aren’t enough, especially these days. So now you’re hitting the interwebs, looking high and low for ammo, any ammo. Inventory is paltry, but you’ll see varying quantities of 5.56mm and <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/x1A65" target="_blank">.223</a> - they look the same, and your rifle can probably eat both - but there’s differences. What are they? And more importantly, is it safe to run both? Read on…</p>
10-24 Products Runner's Rig Reviewhttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/06/29/10-24-Products-Runners-Rig-Review/2020-06-30T00:59:59.000Z2020-09-19T18:35:46.899Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/rr-6548.jpg" alt="The 10-24 Products Runner's Rig and a Heckler & Koch VP9 9mm pistol." title="The 10-24 Products Runner's Rig and a Heckler & Koch VP9 9mm pistol."></p><p>A few weeks ago, I covered the importance of staying fit in these unusual times, and also <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2020/03/30/Jogging-While-Carrying-A-Gun/" target="_blank">being armed while jogging</a>. My quick-and-dirty solution was to employ a gun belt and holster combination while dressed around the weapon. Not ideal, but it worked. Soon after publication, several kind people out there suggested more practical solutions, including various “rigs” and bags. I didn’t act on any of them, due to the usual chaos of modern life. It took my enterprising wife to move the staus quo along, and she presented me with the <a href="http://www.10-24products.com/Runners-Rig-Running-Holster_p_11.html" target="_blank">10-24 Products Runner’s Rig</a> for Father’s Day…</p>
What About Tracer Ammunition?https://regularguyguns.com/2020/06/22/What-About-Tracer-Ammunition/2020-06-23T01:16:37.000Z2021-05-25T02:10:38.250Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/tracer-6525.jpg" alt="Some M196 and M856 5.56mm tracer ammunition." title="Some M196 and M856 5.56mm tracer ammunition."></p><p>It’s no secret that the <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/JPo2a" target="_blank">firearms</a> and ammuntion buying frenzy is on. Things are in short supply or just plain sold out. So, you’re digging deep for that last case of <a href="https://www.luckygunner.com/rifle/5.56x45-ammo#rid=regularguyguns" target="_blank">5.56</a>, and you happen across a cache of tracer ammo for your AR-pattern rifle. “What is it?” you might ask yourself, or “Is it worth it for a regular guy/girl like me?” Well, read on…</p>
Last Minute Fathers Day Gifts For The Gun Nut In Your Lifehttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/06/15/Last-Minute-Fathers-Day-Gifts-For-The-Gun-Nut-In-Your-Life/2020-06-16T01:11:04.000Z2020-11-28T17:26:38.706Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/fathersday-6514.jpg" alt="Last Minute Father's Day Gifts For the Gun Nut in Your Life." title="Last Minute Father's Day Gifts For the Gun Nut in Your Life."></p><p>It’s been a crazy 2020 so far, and we’re only halfway through it. Yes, Father’s Day is already upon us this coming Sunday. In all the craziness, you may have put off getting a gift for dear old Dad. If being a gun nut/Second Amendment Radical is genetic in your family, why not treat your old man to some gifts of the ballistic persuasion? Read on below for my recommendations…</p>
Storing Your Ammunitionhttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/06/09/Storing-Your-Ammo/2020-06-10T01:57:46.000Z2021-08-18T01:40:40.483Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/fiocchi-6496.jpg" alt="Hungarian-made Fiocchi 45 ACP Ammunition " title="Hungarian-made Fiocchi 45 ACP Ammunition"></p><p>It’s never a bad idea to have a decent inventory of ammunition for your firearms. When you are first starting out, you may have enough <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/krGkL" target="_blank">9mm</a> and <a href="https://www.luckygunner.com/rifle/5.56x45-ammo#rid=regularguyguns" target="_blank">5.56mm</a> on hand for a few range trips and to top off your <a href="https://themagshack.com" target="_blank">magazines</a> for defensive purposes. You figure you can always go down to the gun shop or order from <a href="https://www.luckygunner.com/#rid=regularguyguns" target="_blank">Lucky Gunner</a> if you run low. But that’s when things are calm…</p>
Pro-Second Amendment Candidates To Know - Ronald Page of South Carolinahttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/06/01/Pro-Second-Amendment-Candidates-To-Know-Ronald-Page-South-Carolina/2020-06-02T01:15:03.000Z2020-09-19T18:33:49.542Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/rrp-6476.jpg" alt="Get To Know Ronald R Page - Republican Candidate for South Carolina State Senate District 29 - Inset Photo Courtesy Ronald R Page " title="Get To Know Ronald R Page - Republican Candidate for South Carolina State Senate District 29 - Inset Photo Courtesy Ronald R Page"></p><p>We know the pro-Second Amendment politicians and candidates on the national scene. <a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/republican-presidential-candidate-sen-rand-paul-r-ky-fires-news-photo/505456254" target="_blank">Rand Paul</a>, Ted Cruz, Thomas Massie, and so forth. Candidates and serving politicians who aren’t afraid to pose with a loaded <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/G9KMk" target="_blank">black rifle</a> in their campaign literature. They’ve helped stymie the efforts of the opposition at the national level. However, the opposition knows that all politics is local, and has redoubled their efforts on the state and local level to pass gun control laws, regardless of their Constituionality. Fortunately, there’s determined pro-Second men and women running for office at those levels, determined candidates like <a href="https://pageforsenate.com" target="_blank">South Carolina State Senate District 29 Candidate Ronald Page</a>.</p><p>This past week, we had a virtual sit-down with the hardworking Page…</p>
The Basics Of Gun Safetyhttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/05/25/The-Basics-Of-Gun-Safety/2020-05-25T19:28:23.000Z2020-09-19T17:54:32.800Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/mdw-6460.jpg" alt="New or old, safety should be foremost on all of our minds. " title="New or old, safety should be foremost on all of our minds."></p><p>With the hopeful tag end of the Chinese Flu/Beer Flu/COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic approaching, there’s a lot of <a href="http://regularguyguns.com/2020/03/15/Coronavirus-And-The-Second-Amendment/" target="_blank">new gun owners</a> out there, itching to get to the range and finally get some serious trigger time. Thus, more than ever, it’s important to cover the fundamentals, including gun safety and safe <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/Av4M7" target="_blank">firearms</a> handling. Whether you’re new to this, or are an old hat looking to pass on the knowledge, it’s a great time to go over this important topic…</p>
So You Want To Build Your Own ARhttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/05/18/So-You-Want-To-Build-Your-Own-AR/2020-05-18T22:10:35.000Z2022-09-15T01:43:24.093Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/parts-6426.jpg" alt="Some components that make up an AR-15 rifle. " title="Some components that make up an AR-15 rifle."></p><p>There’s nothing wrong with buying an <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/eL6VZ" target="_blank">AR-pattern rifle off-the-rack complete</a>. Sometimes you just want (or need) something that’s guaranteed to work and is ready to go out of the box. But, if you truly want to make a rifle your own, one of the magical things about the AR platform is the modularity and ability to easily build one that is unique to your use case and needs…</p>
New Concepts In 9mm Ammohttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/05/11/New-Concepts-In-9mm-Ammo/2020-05-11T20:14:06.000Z2021-03-03T04:10:17.137Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/new9mm-6404.jpg" alt="New offerings in 9mm ammunition from G9, Federal, Blackwater, and Seismic. " title="New offerings in 9mm ammunition from G9, Federal, Blackwater, and Seismic."></p><p>We’ve been over the merits and demerits of <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2020/04/06/45-ACP-Should-Be-Your-Alternate-Caliber/" target="_blank">.45 ACP</a> and <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2020/04/28/The-Pros-And-Cons-Of-40-SW-Caliber/" target="_blank">.40 S&W pistol ammunition</a>, and a slight political detour, of course. But does that mean 9mm is dead in water? Of course not. 9mm is by far the most popular pistol caliber in the world, and for good reason - it’s plentiful, and it works, and has remained consistently popular with both citizens and professional users alike…</p>
I Have No Respect For A Person Who Willingly Gives Up Their Rightshttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/05/03/I-Have-No-Respect-For-A-Person-Who-Willingly-Gives-Up-Their-Rights/2020-05-03T20:56:54.000Z2020-09-19T18:32:00.456Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/coltAR15-6373.jpg" alt="Colt LE6920 AR-15 with some modifications along the way. DL Hughley doesn't think we should have these. " title="Colt LE6920 AR-15 with some modifications along the way. DL Hughley doesn't think we should have these."></p><p>This past Friday, <a href="https://www.mrcolionnoir.com/list-of-1500-guns-just-banned-in-canada-done-by-a-vote-of-the-prime-ministers-cabinet-not-parliament/" target="_blank">Justin from Canada unilaterally banned 1500 types and brands of firearms</a> in the country he ostensibly is the leader of. OK, it’s Canada and to be blunt, it’s their own business on how they react to an unfortunate series of events. My sympathies to those who lost in Nova Scotia, but yes - it’s Canadian business. Of course, the usual blue-check brigade members in the US decided to chime in and wonder why we “can’t do that in the US”, including notable has-been DL Hughley.</p>
The Pros And Cons Of The .40 S&W Caliberhttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/04/28/The-Pros-And-Cons-Of-40-SW-Caliber/2020-04-28T04:44:25.000Z2021-11-14T18:19:10.079Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/40SW-6357.jpg" alt="A Smith & Wesson M&P 40 Shield Pistol and Speer LE 180 grain Gold Dot Hollow Point .40 S&W ammo. " title="A Smith & Wesson M&P 40 Shield Pistol and Speer LE 180 grain Gold Dot Hollow Point .40 S&W ammo."></p><p>Ah, <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/Oq6dK" target="_blank">.40 Smith & Wesson</a>, aka <a href="https://www.luckygunner.com/handgun/40-s-w-ammo#rid=regularguyguns" target="_blank">.40 S&W</a>, aka .40 Short & Weak. Once regarded as the “just right” caliber of the pistol world, due to it’s mass acceptance and deployment by professional users here in the US, it’s gradually been relegated to “red-headed stepchild” status, especially with the advent of more potent 9mm loads over the past 25 years. However, just because somethig better came along, does it mean .40 S&W is a bad choice?</p><p>Maybe not…</p>
Recommended Red Dots And Iron Sightshttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/04/20/Red-Dots-And-Iron-Sights/2020-04-20T22:26:47.000Z2021-11-14T18:19:22.718Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/aimpoint-6315.jpg" alt="An Aimpoint Patrol Rifle Optic and Magpul MBUS rear sight. " title="An Aimpoint Patrol Rifle Optic and Magpul MBUS rear sight."></p><p>You got yourself that <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/MOVXn" target="_blank">black rifle</a> you were eyeballing the other day. You beat the Chinese Engineered Virus panic buying, and it’s now sitting pretty in your possession. Out of the box it has some basic sights, probably from <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/9kZWE" target="_blank">Magpul</a>, sitting on the top rail. You’re perusing the interwebs and innumerable people, most with a host of knowledge beyond mine, have picked sides on the Red Dot Sight vs Iron Sights debate.</p><p>My take? Why not both? You got a lot of room on that <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/JnArv" target="_blank">top rail</a>.</p>
Learn A Different Gunhttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/04/14/learn-a-different-gun/2020-04-14T11:45:39.000Z2020-09-19T18:30:29.866Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/IMG-4559.jpg" alt="Strive for competency across multiple firearms platforms. " title="Strive for competency across multiple firearms platforms."></p><p>You thought ahead. You’re cruising through the COVID-19/Chinese Flu/Beer Flu/Flu-Tang-Clan-Flu with a smile on your face since you stockpiled oodles of <a href="https://www.luckygunner.com/#rid=regularguyguns" target="_blank">ammo</a>, plenty of <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/JPo2a" target="_blank">guns</a>, and the <a href="http://regularguyguns.com/2020/03/21/survival-and-security-means-more-than-just-guns/" target="_blank">other essentials</a> in advance. You don’t need to panic buy. You’re good. But, seeing all that commerce go down, despite the <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/alyssa-milano-implores-americans-to-stopthecoronavirusgunsurge/" target="_blank">insane gibberings</a> of tepid soft-core porn starlet Samantha Micelli, makes you want to engage in some retail therapy of your own.</p><p>Why not learn a different gun?</p>
45 ACP Should Be Your Alternate Pistol Caliberhttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/04/06/45-ACP-Should-Be-Your-Alternate-Caliber/2020-04-06T21:50:31.000Z2021-08-08T16:06:49.334Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/45ACP-6282.jpg" alt=".45 ACP cartridges with a GLOCK 30 " title=".45 ACP cartridges with a GLOCK 30"></p><p>It’s no secret that <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/Q1Q39" target="_blank">ammunition</a> in common calibers is in short supply at the moment. And if it is available, prices may be marked up, often severely. The conventional wisdom is to own at least one firearm of several <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/kdqGx" target="_blank">common calibers</a>. But what happens when even a “ubiquitous” caliber runs in short supply?</p><p>You’ll need an alternate caliber - in the case of pistols, it should be the venerable <a href="https://www.luckygunner.com/handgun/45-acp-ammo#rid=regularguyguns" target="_blank" rel="noopener">.45 ACP</a>, developed by the Gun Jesus himself, John Moses Browning.</p>
Jogging While Carrying A Gunhttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/03/30/Jogging-While-Carrying-A-Gun/2020-03-31T00:01:20.000Z2021-03-08T00:25:14.834Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/running-6264.jpg" alt="Keeping fit in times of potential unrest... " title="Keeping fit in times of potential unrest..."></p><p>Whether we like it or not, the COVID-19/Coronavirus/Beer Flu/Chinese Virus has affected your routine somehow, regardless of lifestyle. Part of that, for a lot of people, is their fitness and health regimen…</p><p>You do keep fit, right?</p>
Survival And Security Means More Than Just Gunshttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/03/21/survival-and-security-means-more-than-just-guns/2020-03-21T16:19:29.000Z2020-09-19T18:29:40.487Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/ab_4014.jpg" alt="There's more to it than guns... " title="There's more to it than guns..."></p><p>You managed to pick up a <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/G9KMk" target="_blank">gun</a>. You got some <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/5QOBD" target="_blank">ammo</a> to feed it. You’ve got the requisite accessories. Hopefully you managed to train with it. You’re ready for the coronavirus hordes and an ensuing <a href="http://regularguyguns.com/2019/12/07/the-boogaloo-by-the-numbers/" target="_blank">boogaloo</a>. Until dinnertime at least…</p>
Coronavirus And The Second Amendmenthttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/03/15/Coronavirus-And-The-Second-Amendment/2020-03-15T22:48:28.000Z2020-09-19T18:29:14.737Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/vert-6243.jpg" alt="You'll need guns and ammo whether you know it or not. " title="You'll need guns and ammo whether you know it or not."></p><p>The Coronavirus, COVID-19, the Beer Flu, the Kung Flu. Whatever you call it, it’s the top-of-mind issue for the world today. If you’re an avid reader of this blog, you’ve probably got your cache of <a href="brownells.dts2xn.net/9YNrQ" target="_blank">firearms</a>, ammo, food, and other survival supplies to some degree or another. But, there’s plenty of evidence of of panic buying on all fronts - including guns and ammo…</p>
Supporting Women's Rights Means Supporting The Second Amendmenthttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/03/07/Supporting-Womens-Rights-Means-Supporting-The-Second-Amendment/2020-03-07T21:52:40.000Z2021-03-06T17:06:40.705Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/iwd-6214.jpg" alt="Every woman should have a .308... " title="Every woman should have a .308..."></p><p>It’s March 8th - for people of the gun, it’s <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/LNNKM" target="_blank">.308 Day</a>, in reference to a favored <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/mmzzq" target="_blank">battle rifle</a> caliber, of course. But for the “normies” out there, it’s International Women’s Day, a day to supposedly recognize the inherent rights of women…</p>
Gun Magazine Bans And Restrictions Are Dangeroushttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/03/01/Gun-Magazine-Restrictions-Are-Dangerous/2020-03-02T00:01:42.000Z2020-09-19T18:28:44.362Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/magzz-6208.jpg" alt="Carry as much ammunition as you can. " title="arry as much ammunition as you can."></p><p>About a week or so ago, Mr Saleh, the manager of a MetroPCS store in Norfolk, Virginia, successfully defended himself from an armed attacker on the premises of his shop during daylight business hours. Trouble can strike anywhere at any time. It’s up to you to <a href="brownells.dts2xn.net/o9JXE" target="_blank">shoot back</a>…</p>
End Violencehttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/02/25/End-Violence/2020-02-26T02:27:05.000Z2020-09-19T18:28:34.571Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/wynwood_miami_florida_gun_control.jpg" alt="We are peaceable. " title="We are peaceable."></p><p>Depending on where you live, it’s no mean feat to acknowledge in public that you are a <a href="http://bit.do/2ARR" target="_blank">Second Amendment Radical</a>™</p>
Restoring Gun Rights Means Pushing Backhttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/02/22/Restoring-Gun-Rights-Means-Pushing-Back/2020-02-22T14:52:58.000Z2020-09-19T18:28:21.561Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/c39-6140.jpg" alt="Much like this AK magazine, the gun rights movement is a little dinged up but can still fight at 100%. " title="Much like this AK magazine, the gun rights movement is a little dinged up but can still fight at 100%."></p><p>On January 20th, 2020, <a href="http://regularguyguns.com/2020/01/20/Today-We-Are-All-Virginians/" target="_blank">tens of thousands of peacable gun owners</a> took to the streets of Richmond, Virginia, to protest proposed <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/4NJJM" target="_blank">gun</a> control legislation. While the opposition deemed it a “white supremacist” march, and even some supposedly pro-2A people deemed it “excessive”, the activisim contributed to a small victory for supporters of indivdual rights.</p>
Pick Up A Rifle And You Change Instantly From A Subject To A Citizenhttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/02/16/pick-up-a-rifle-and-you-change-instantly-from-a-subject-to-a-citizen/2020-02-16T21:23:49.000Z2021-03-08T00:25:32.014Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/rifle-6126.jpg" alt="Arm youself with a quality rifle - it's your duty as a citizen. " title="Arm youself with a quality rifle - it's your duty as a citizen."></p><p>Lieutenant Colonel <a href="https://amzn.to/2SLyVC6" target="_blank">Jeff Cooper</a>, USMC, was a wise man. Simple and direct, he coalesced and developed the modern theories and practices of firearms handling and usage. Very accomplished, he helped develop the Bren Ten <a href="https://cabelas.xhuc.net/E6kJD" target="_blank">10mm</a> pistol of Miami Vice fame, and founded the Gunsite Academy, the pioneer of modern firearms training schools. He was also a very quotable gentleman…</p>
How I Got Into Gunshttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/02/09/How-I-Got-Into-Guns/2020-02-10T01:18:57.000Z2020-09-19T18:27:59.636Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/vp9_6100.jpg" alt="I wasn't born with an H&K in my cradle. " title="I wasn't born with an H&K in my cradle."></p><p>For those of you who are just tuning in to RGG, first of all I want to thank you for doing so - 2020 is looking good for my humble blog thus far.</p><p>By way of introduction, I wasn’t always into guns, as it were. I definitely wasn’t born with an <a href="https://fxo.co/8dAG" target="_blank">AR</a> in my cradle and I wasn’t shooting <a href="https://fxo.co/8dAH" target="_blank">.308</a> by the time I was five years old. I certainly wasn’t kicking down doors as a pre-teen and dragging around a <a href="https://fxo.co/8dAJ" target="_blank">Ma Deuce</a>…</p>
300 Blackout (BLK) - The Hipster Caliber?https://regularguyguns.com/2020/02/01/300-BLK-The-Hipster-Caliber/2020-02-01T16:04:00.000Z2020-09-19T18:27:07.364Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/300_5835.jpg" alt="300 BLK, a hipster caliber? " title="300 BLK, a hipster caliber?"></p><p>If you are new to the world of firearms, you might think that an AR-15 can only chamber and fire .223 caliber and 5.56mm ammunition. Out of the box, you would be correct. Most of the copies of <a href="https://fxo.co/8bWl" target="_blank">America’s Favorite Rifle</a> run that caliber of ammunition. However, changing the caliber you can fire is as easy as swapping the upper. There are many alternative calibers for the AR available, including <a href="https://www.luckygunner.com/rifle/300-blackout-ammo#rid=regularguyguns" target="_blank">300 Blackout</a>, aka <a href=”<a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2018/04/14/magpul-300-blackout-magazine-review/"target="_blank">300">https://regularguyguns.com/2018/04/14/magpul-300-blackout-magazine-review/"target="_blank">300</a> BLK.</p>
The Best Gun Belt - You Will Need Onehttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/01/25/Best-Gun-Belt-2020/2020-01-25T21:27:10.000Z2020-09-19T18:50:46.265Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/cinturon.jpg" alt="The Bravo Concealment Cinturon - A Great Gun Belt. " title="The Bravo Concealment Cinturon - A Great Gun Belt"></p><p>You picked up the <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/zKe4m" target="_blank">pistol of your dreams</a>. You acquired a <a href="https://amzn.to/3aLBrQT" target="_blank">decent holster</a> for it. You sorted out your concealed carry permit or you live in a Constitutional Carry state. You’re going to go out into the world, armed and ready. Your gun, spare magazines, and some <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/We6N3" target="_blank">accessories</a>. Will that old Van Heusen belt hold up?</p>
Today We Are All Virginianshttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/01/20/Today-We-Are-All-Virginians/2020-01-20T10:29:52.000Z2020-09-19T18:26:20.365Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/wsv_5797.jpg" alt="All Real Americans Stand With Virginia On January 20th, 2020. " title="All Real Americans Stand With Virginia On January 20th, 2020"></p><p>Today, January 20th, 2020, promises to be the most exciting <a href="http://tiny.cc/lobbydayfaq" target="_blank">Lobby Day</a> in the history of the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of this writing, thousands, if not more, pro-Second Amendment people are assembling in Richmond to voice their concerns over the policies of the tyrant Northam and his assemblage of un-American cronies, lackeys, and garden-variety scumbags…</p>
On Richmond Virgina - Be A Regular Guy!https://regularguyguns.com/2020/01/16/On-Richmond-Virgina-Be-A-Regular-Guy/2020-01-17T02:47:47.000Z2020-09-19T18:26:09.421Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/regularstuff.jpg" alt="Things are getting froggy in Richmond, Virginia. " title="Things are getting froggy in Richmond, Virginia"></p><p>Even if you don’t follow the “gun press” as it were, you’ve undoubtedly heard about the <a href="https://vcdl.org/" target="_blank">Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL)</a> Lobby Day <a href="http://tiny.cc/lobbydayfaq" target="_blank">rally</a> coming up this Monday, January 20th, in Richmond, Virginia.</p><p>The rally, in response to overarching <a href="https://www.vcdl.org/2020-Leg-Tracking/" target="_blank">threats of gun control</a> from Governor Ralph Northam and his bought-and-paid for Bloombergian golems, promises to draw a record pro-Second Amendment crowd to Richmond, Virginia.</p>
Weapon Mounted Light For Home Defense On Your Riflehttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/01/12/Weapon-Mounted-Light-For-Home-Defense-On-Your-Rifle/2020-01-13T02:34:12.000Z2020-09-19T18:25:47.494Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/wmlx1.jpg" alt="The Inforce WMLx Gen 2 mounted to an AR-pattern rifle. " title="The Inforce WMLx Gen 2 mounted to an AR-pattern rifle."></p><p>You got that <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/3W4On" target="_blank">black rifle</a>you wanted. There’s probably some sort of <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/404K3" target="_blank">rail attachment system</a> on it. You really want to put something there. Anything. My advice? Get yourself a <a href="https://amzn.to/30cnyXg" target="_blank">weapon-mounted light</a>.</p>
Things You Should Do As A Gun Owner In 2020https://regularguyguns.com/2020/01/05/Things-You-Should-Do-As-A-Gun-Owner-In-2020/2020-01-05T14:20:44.000Z2020-09-19T18:25:31.888Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/vp9_shallow.jpg" alt="A Heckler & Koch VP9 9mm pistol with spare magazines. " title="A Heckler & Koch VP9 9mm pistol with spare magazines."></p><p>Now that 2020 is already in full swing, and you’ve still got that “new year, new me” spirit in you, there’s probably a few things, as a gun owner, that you should set your mind to for this year…</p>
GLOCK Is An Inspirationhttps://regularguyguns.com/2020/01/02/GLOCK-Is-An-Inspiration/2020-01-03T02:13:59.000Z2020-09-19T17:50:13.407Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/bundesheer_glock.jpg" alt="The GLOCK 30 .45 ACP pistol. " title="The GLOCK 30 .45 ACP Pistol."></p><p>2020 is looking to be a pretty innovative and interesting year for firearms industry and scene as whole. We’re going to need some inspiration - and one need look no further than <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/zG5y7" target="_blank">GLOCK</a>. From a certain point of view, Gaston Glock could be regarded as the Elon Musk of the gun industry…</p>
So You Got A Gun For The Holidays, Now What? The Philosophy.https://regularguyguns.com/2019/12/29/So-You-Got-A-Gun-For-The-Holidays-Now-What-3/2019-12-29T23:10:22.000Z2020-09-19T19:00:50.870Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/constrifle.jpg" alt="The Second Amendment guarantees all rights. " title="The Second Amendment guarantees all rights."></p><p>You have your gun. You’ve <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/JXQPQ" target="_blank">cleaned it</a>, you’ve <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/5QOBD" target="_blank">loaded it up</a>, and you know the basics of how to use it. You can press the trigger and hit a dinner-plate sized <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/gBNd5" target="_blank">target</a> at 7 yards. Maybe you can even ding steel a football field away. Awesome! Seriously.</p><p>But there’s a whole philosophical and social layer to firearms ownership.</p>
So You Got A Gun For The Holidays, Now What? Training.https://regularguyguns.com/2019/12/28/So-You-Got-A-Gun-For-The-Holidays-Now-What-2/2019-12-28T16:05:08.000Z2020-09-19T18:23:11.946Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/attherange.jpg" alt="GLOCK 45 9mm and Winchester 9mm NATO 124 Grain " title="GLOCK 45 9mm and Winchester 9mm NATO 124 Grain"></p><p>So your holiday tidings included something of a ballistic nature. A shiny new pistol, rifle, or shotgun made it’s way under the tree or beside the menorah. You took some of my advice in Part I and got some magazines, ammo, cleaning supplies, a quality holster, and a safe place to stow it.</p><p>But, do you know how to use it?</p>
So You Got A Gun For The Holidays, Now What? The Basics.https://regularguyguns.com/2019/12/25/So-You-Got-A-Gun-For-The-Holidays-Now-What-1/2019-12-25T13:38:39.000Z2020-09-19T18:24:42.320Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/bfg.jpg" alt="You got a gun for the holidays, now what?" title="You got a gun for the holidays, now what?"></p><p>I’m hoping the Christmas and Hanukkah holidays have proven warm and fruitful for my small readership. Time spent in the company of family and loved ones is worth it. And maybe, just maybe, you received something that goes “bang”!</p><p>You got a gun for the holidays - now what?</p>
Last Minute Holiday Gifts For The Gun Nut In Your Lifehttps://regularguyguns.com/2019/12/14/last-minute-holiday-gifts-for-the-gun-nut-in-your-life/2019-12-14T16:10:52.000Z2020-09-19T18:22:23.155Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/xmasguide.jpg" alt="Last Minute Holiday Gifts For the Gun Nut in Your Life." title="Last Minute Holiday Gifts For the Gun Nut in Your Life."></p><p>The holiday season is definitely upon us. Christmas and Hanukkah coincide this year, even. And even atheists give gifts to each other around this time of year. Anyways, even though both holidays are next week, you can still squeeze in some last-minute affordable stocking stuffers. Here are my recommendations.</p>
The Boogaloo By The Numbershttps://regularguyguns.com/2019/12/07/the-boogaloo-by-the-numbers/2019-12-07T20:00:32.000Z2021-07-31T18:28:49.365Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/boog_x.jpg" alt="I don't have a Hawaiian shirt." title=" I don't have a Hawaiian shirt"></p><p>Three product reviews in a row. I can’t thank my friends and fans enough. I don’t publish often since I’m a fan of the long-form piece, and it does limit my marketability a bit, admittedly. With that in mind, it’s time for a little thought/rant piece…</p><p>The Boogaloo. The Big Luau. The Big Igloo. Cowabunga it is. Inna woods. Whatever you call it, a <a href="http://regularguyguns.com/2018/10/02/Civil-War-But-Not-In-The-Way-You-Imagine/" target="_blank">hopefully hypothetical</a> second <a href="https://amzn.to/2qC4sfO" target="_blank">civil war</a> on US domestic soil makes for some excellent meme fodder and seventh-tier shitposting. I’ve written on the subject before, but not from a casually-scientific order-of-battle-with-some-numbers perspective.</p>
The Mission First Tactical Extreme Duty Magazine Reviewhttps://regularguyguns.com/2019/11/04/The-Mission-First-Tactical-Extreme-Duty-Magazine-Review/2019-11-05T01:02:06.000Z2020-09-19T18:21:40.412Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/mft_001x.jpg" alt="The Mission First Tactical Extreme Duty Magazine." title="The Mission First Tactical Extreme Duty Magazine."></p><p>Keeping a diversity in your magazine load out is important. As Regular Folk, we’re usually not subjecting our firearms to the stresses of combat and other professional actions. While we know there’s good-to-go brands like Magpul, Surefeed, and Daniel Defense, having alternatives for AR magazines is important. You don’t want to encounter a bad batch and then be up the creek at the worst possible time.</p>
The Schmeisser S60 60 Round AR15 Magazine Reviewhttps://regularguyguns.com/2019/10/05/The-Schmeisser-S60-60-Round-Magazine-Review/2019-10-05T23:38:37.000Z2021-03-03T04:09:53.513Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/s60_5159x.jpg" alt="The Schmeisser S60 60 Round AR Magazine." title="The Schmeisser S60 60 Round AR Magazine."></p><p>Yes, 30 rounds is standard capacity. But you have every right to have more than that on tap in a given session. Plenty of magazines exist out there with +30 capacity. Offerings from Magpul, Surefire, the (in)famous Beta magazines, and so on have been common for decades. So, what makes the Schmeisser offering shine, other than being an exotic import? Read on…</p>
A Review Of The Glock 45 9mm Pistolhttps://regularguyguns.com/2019/08/10/A-Review-Of-The-GLOCK-45-9mm-Pistol/2019-08-10T21:45:42.000Z2024-02-27T03:12:55.774Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/IMG_5047x.jpg" alt="The GLOCK 45 9mm pistol is a winner whethere you are experienced or a beginner" title="The GLOCK 45 9mm pistol is a winner whethere you are experienced or a beginner..."></p><p>So, you thought I was going to do a rambling political discourse on the folly of red flag laws and the like? Maybe later. For now, let’s do a rare firearm review - this time the GLOCK 45 9mm pistol!</p>
The Tech Industry Shows Their True Colors On Individual Freedom, And What We Can Do About It...https://regularguyguns.com/2019/06/07/The-Tech-Industry-Shows-Their-True-Colors-On-Individual-Freedom/2019-06-08T01:47:29.000Z2020-09-19T18:18:54.001Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/freedom_1657.jpg" alt="Build guns, mine crypto..." title="Build Guns, Mine Crypto..."></p><p>A few days ago, cloud-based customer relationship management software provider Salesforce announced they <a href="https://www.ammoland.com/2019/06/camping-world-is-the-latest-victim-of-saleforces-social-justice-extortion/#axzz5q7hMfS6O" target="_blank">would no longer do business with</a>those who sell “certain types” of guns and accessories.</p><p>Though each business is free to conduct transactions with whomever they wish, the staggering size of the tech titans make this a daunting challenge for the firearms industry. From web hosts, to payment processors, to e-commerce platforms, to social media, the industry has become very dependant on “the cloud”…</p>
The Okay Industries Surefeed E2 Magazine Reviewhttps://regularguyguns.com/2019/04/07/The-Okay-Industries-Surefeed-E2-Magazine-Review/2019-04-07T18:46:26.000Z2023-11-29T04:01:56.634Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/mag_4370.jpg" alt="The Okay Industries Surefeed E2 Magazine." title="The Okay Industries Surefeed E2 Magazine."></p><p>A magazine is a magazine, right? Well, for the most part, yes. There’s plenty of companies out there that turn out quality magazines made out polymer, aluminum, and steel. However, while almost any AR-pattern magazine will run, only a select few run well enough to stand up to hard use.</p>
The Problem With Universal Background Checkshttps://regularguyguns.com/2019/03/10/The-Problem-With-Universal-Background-Checks/2019-03-10T17:02:17.000Z2020-09-19T18:19:35.112Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/ubc_4293.jpg" alt="The truth about UBCs is quite nefarious..." title="The truth about UBCs is quite nefarious..."></p><p>Unless you’ve been completely out of the loop or engrossed in the circus around President Trump with regards to the Cohen testimony, the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives passed two major gun-control bills recently. <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8/text" target="_blank">HR 8</a> and <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1112" target="_blank">HR 1112</a>. Both claim to address issues in the firearms purchase process here in the US, most notably by criminalizing the private transfer of a firearm wihout an accompanying federal background check. Hence, the “universal background check” or “UBC”.</p>
An Interview With A Florida Open Carry Advocatehttps://regularguyguns.com/2019/01/09/An-Interview-With-A-Florida-Open-Carry-Advocate/2019-01-09T23:03:22.000Z2020-09-19T18:45:30.572Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/fc-3028.jpg" alt="Florida Open Carry Advocate Michael Taylor in Miami Beach" title="Florida Open Carry Advocate Michael Taylor in Miami Beach"></p><p>2019 is shaping up to be a battleground year for firearms rights not just in Florida, but throughout the country. Among other things, in Florida we are fighting to maintain, and expand the recognizance of our right to openly carry firearms, beyond the narrow exception as defined in <a href="http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0790/Sections/0790.25.html" target="_blank">Florida Statute 790.25</a>. At the forefront of this fight is Florida Carry, Inc, and at the tip of this spear is Michael Taylor…</p>
Bump Stocks, The NRA, And President Trumphttps://regularguyguns.com/2018/12/19/bump-stocks-the-nra-and-president-trump/2018-12-19T22:47:32.000Z2020-09-19T18:20:17.495Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/bump_4186x.jpg" alt="Should I serialize this rubber band?" title="Should I serialize this rubber band?"></p><p>The firearms community is all aflame based on the final announcement of the bump stock ban pushed by President Trump and in some part, the NRA itself. It amounts to base levels of fuckery. Here’s why…</p>
Why "High Capacity" Magazines Are Really Standard Capacity Magazineshttps://regularguyguns.com/2018/12/11/Why-High-Capacity-Magazines-Are-Standard/2018-12-11T17:46:55.000Z2020-09-19T18:16:15.837Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/mags_4156.jpg" alt="If this photo were taken in Jersey, I'd be a felon..." title="If this photo were taken in Jersey, I'd be a felon..."></p><p>Once again, the enemy is on the march. Starting today (Tuesday, December 11th 2018), it is now illegal to even possess a firearm magazine with a capacity over ten rounds, i.e. most standard capacity magazines, in the state of New Jersey…</p>
Civil War? Maybe, But Not In The Way You Imaginehttps://regularguyguns.com/2018/10/02/Civil-War-But-Not-In-The-Way-You-Imagine/2018-10-02T21:51:48.000Z2020-09-19T18:17:24.315Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/LOP-2621.jpg" alt="You'll want to have some bananas on hand if the balloon goes up..." title="You'll want to have some bananas on hand if the balloon goes up..."></p><p>Inspired by <a href="https://gunfreezone.net/index.php/2018/10/03/civil-war-2-0-historical-and-tactical-persepctive/" target="_blank">Miguel and J KB over at Gun Free Zone</a>…</p><p>From <a href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/protesters-removed-after-disrupting-kavanaugh-hearing/" target="_blank">protestors disrupting</a> the confirmation hearing of SCOTUS nominee Judge Kavanaugh, to potential ricin attacks on <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-pentagon-ricin/suspected-ricin-laced-mail-sent-to-u-s-defense-secretary-idUSKCN1MC2DE" target="_blank">James Mattis</a> and <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-texas-cruz/powder-found-in-senator-cruzs-campaign-building-non-hazardous-officials-idUSKCN1MC2H6" target="_blank">Ted Cruz</a> (update: The substance mailed to Cruz was non-hazardous…), the actions of the fringe left in our nation have stepped up in severity as of late…</p>
The Best Rifle For Beginnershttps://regularguyguns.com/2018/08/30/best-rifle-for-beginners/2018-08-30T14:37:56.000Z2021-10-21T01:11:55.698Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/C39_2123x.jpg" alt="A basic rifle is the best choice for a beginner..." title="A basic rifle is the best choice for a beginner..."></p><p>The midterm elections are upon us. The usual talking heads are pontificating and offering their opinions about guns. Which leads to a lot of people looking to buy their first gun, specifically an AR-15 rifle. But, is an AR the best for a beginner?</p>
It Isn't Just About The Gunshttps://regularguyguns.com/2018/08/23/It-Isnt-Just-About-The-Guns/2018-08-23T16:43:16.000Z2021-04-10T15:18:25.920Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/freedom_2111x.jpg" alt="I haven't read the book yet, but the title caught my eye..." title="I haven't read the book yet, but the title caught my eye..."></p><p>The attacks on our right to keep and bear arms are coming from multiple fronts these days. The government, the <a href="https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/08/corporate-gun-control-worst-threat-gun-rights/" target="_blank">corporations</a>, and of course, the purveyors of supposed cultural enrichment in the entertainment industry.</p>
Carrying Outside The Waistband With The Bravo Concealment BCA Holsterhttps://regularguyguns.com/2018/07/28/Carrying-Outside-The-Waistband-With-Bravo-Concealment-BCA-Holster/2018-07-28T21:59:07.000Z2020-09-19T18:18:29.657Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/BC_1716x.jpg" alt="Bravo Concealment's BCA OWB Holster for the H&K VP9" title="Bravo Concealment's BCA OWB Holster for the H&K VP9"></p><p>I’ve been carrying a firearm on my person for roughly six years now. For the bulk of that time, I’ve always carried with an inside-the-waistband setup, aka an IWB holster. So it was with great surprise that I recently received an Kydex outside-the-waistband aka OWB holster from <a href="https://www.bravoconcealment.com/collections/hk-vp9-holsters" target="_blank">Bravo Concealment for my Heckler & Koch VP9</a>…</p>
My Thoughts Regarding The Open Carry Event On Miami Beachhttps://regularguyguns.com/2018/06/26/Open-Carry-Miami-Beach/2018-06-26T14:41:14.000Z2020-09-19T18:14:14.400Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/bravo_1555.jpg" alt="The decision to openly carry or carry concealed is a personal one, and not the decision of people like Philip Levine" title="The decision to openly carry or carry concealed is a personal one, and not the decision of people like Philip Levine"></p><p>Florida may be the Gunshine State, but there’s still a few inane restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms in the state, most notably the right to openly carry is severely curtailed.</p>
A Review Of The Strike Industries SI LINK Curved Foregriphttps://regularguyguns.com/2018/06/14/A-Review-Of-The-Strike-Industries-SI-Link-Curved-Foregrip/2018-06-15T00:36:47.000Z2020-09-19T18:14:27.319Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/SI_1105.jpg" alt="The Strike Industries SI Link Foregrip" title="The Strike Industries SI Link Foregrip"></p><p>I’m hoping everyone gets the point by now. I think gun control is tantamount to treason and should be treated accordingly. So, after a few political articles in a row where I outline the facts, throw a few clever insults around, and otherwise point a spotlight on the sociopaths, I figured a small product review is in order. Because if we’re gonna fight for our rights, we need to exercise them. With that in mind, I picked up a small accessory, the Strike Industries SI LINK Curved Foregrip.</p>
Gun Control Is Sociopathic Elitismhttps://regularguyguns.com/2018/06/01/Gun-Control-Is-Elitism/2018-06-01T23:53:00.000Z2021-04-28T00:27:54.721Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/orange_1083x.jpg" alt="Gun control is truly a sociopathic conceit." title="Gun control is truly a sociopathic conceit..."></p><p>Apparently today is Wear Orange (#wearorange) Day, which is a high holy day in the gun control freak calendar. The irony of the situation is that blaze orange is a color preferred by hunters and sportsmen for real gun safety, not the faux-safety/confiscation agenda that this crowd of spoiled fetishists likes to promote. The usual scolds and harridans have been trotting around all day, in orange, generally making asses out of themselves for what is ostensibly a real First World elitist conceit.</p>
No One Is Coming To Take Your Guns - Until They Are...https://regularguyguns.com/2018/05/05/No-one-is-coming-to-take-your-guns-until-they-are/2018-05-05T23:57:57.000Z2020-09-19T18:15:26.398Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/LE_0950.jpg" alt="Well, at least they are being honest..." title="Well, at least they are being honest..."></p><p>A few days ago, Congressman <a href="https://twitter.com/repswallwell" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eric Swalwell</a>, a minor Democrat from the People’s Republic of California, stated a desire to pass legislation designed not only ban so-called “assault weapons”, but <a href="http://archive.is/TD3KQ" target="_blank">confiscate them either by a forced compensated turn-in scheme</a> (I hate the term “buyback”), or by pure naked aggression itself.</p>
Kyle Kashuv Is Alright In My Bookhttps://regularguyguns.com/2018/04/24/Kyle-Kashuv-Is-Alright/2018-04-24T17:58:14.000Z2021-10-21T01:05:26.986Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/kkg_0955.jpg" alt="Official harassment of those who support the right to keep and bear arms is not to be tolerated..." title="Official harassment of those who support the right to keep and bear arms is not to be tolerated..."></p><p>No one of sound mind can argue that the incident in <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2018/02/19/On-Parkland/" target="_blank">Parkland</a> wasn’t a tragedy. 17 young people lost their lives at the hands of a deranged madman, with the willful negligence of local and federal government authorities playing a major factor as well. While most of the survivors and relatives of the deceased have chosen to grieve in private, as is normal, some survivors have engaged in a psychotic <a href="https://regularguyguns.com/2018/03/24/Why-I-Carry/" target="_blank">campaign to demonize lawful gun owners</a> and strip away long-held civil liberties from American society. One young man stands alone in opposition to this - <a href="https://twitter.com/kylekashuv" target="_blank">Kyle Kashuv.</a></p>
The Magpul PMAG® 30 AR 300 B GEN M3™ Reviewhttps://regularguyguns.com/2018/04/14/magpul-300-blackout-magazine-review/2018-04-14T04:29:49.000Z2021-04-28T00:28:26.647Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/IMG_0776.jpg" alt="Enough politics for a minute. It's time for a review." title="Enough politics for a second, it's time for a review!"></p><p>Sorry (but not sorry) about the political and social posts the last few weeks. To be honest, I felt it necessary, especially since if we don’t retain our rights, it’s going to be kind of hard for me to provide review content on a regular basis. So, without further ado, I’m really proud to present my thoughts on the <a href="https://www.themagshack.com/shop/magpul-pmag-m3-ar-15-300blk-30-round-magazine/" target="_blank">Magpul 300BLK PMAG</a> - aka the The PMAG® 30 AR 300 B GEN M3™.</p>
Why I Carryhttps://regularguyguns.com/2018/03/24/Why-I-Carry/2018-03-24T16:02:54.000Z2020-09-19T18:12:46.578Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/wic_0681.jpg" alt="We carry to protect ourselves, those we love, and our individual rights." title="We carry to protect ourselves, those we love, and our individual rights."></p><p>Right now, the usual suspects, along with a horde of the sadly misguided, are gathering in Washington DC for the so-called March For Our Lives…</p>
How To Maintain Your Gun Rights In Ten Or So Simple Stepshttps://regularguyguns.com/2018/03/04/How-To-Maintain-Your-Gun-Rights-In-Ten-Or-So-Simple-Steps/2018-03-04T17:18:24.000Z2020-09-19T18:12:37.835Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/combo-9992.jpg" alt="Fighting those who seek to curtail our rights is a top priority." title="Fighting those who seek to curtail our rights is a top priority"></p><p>Lately, gun confiscation fetishists have been on a bit of a bender lately, for obvious reasons. Whether it’s hack politicians dehydrating themselves in a frenzy of proposed legislation, or the usual litany of scolds, sociopaths, and unfortunate pawns, it’s been pretty obnoxious out there as of late. Again, rights don’t get rescinded just because it becomes inconvenient…</p>
On Parklandhttps://regularguyguns.com/2018/02/19/On-Parkland/2018-02-20T01:36:02.000Z2020-09-19T18:12:28.139Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/AR_0990.jpg" alt="We need to stand firm on our rights - they don't take a break just because it gets inconvenient." title="We need to stand firm on our rights - they don't take a break just because it gets inconvenient."></p><p>This past February 14th, the city of Parkland, Florida was beset by a devastating tragedy in the form of a deranged young man attacking his school, and ultimately murdering 17 innocents.</p>
Gun Owners Need To Present A Unified Fronthttps://regularguyguns.com/2018/02/04/Gun-Owners-Need-To-Present-A-Unified-Front/2018-02-05T02:21:21.000Z2020-09-19T18:12:16.787Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/rwb.jpg" alt="The right to keep and bear arms is too important for us to tolerate the support for gun control from within our scene..." title="The right to keep and bear arms is too important for us to tolerate the support for gun control from within our scene..."></p><p>Sorry about the lack of content recently, gang. An opportunity landed in my lap to make some good money, and I jumped on it. It involves quite a bit of travel overseas which obviously takes me away from our nation, where the respect of the right to keep and bear arms is (basically) a thing…</p>
A Happy New Year From RGGhttps://regularguyguns.com/2018/01/01/A-Happy-New-Year-From-RGG/2018-01-01T05:12:24.000Z2020-09-19T18:48:12.433Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/NYE_0558.jpg" alt="Best wishes in 2018 from us at Regular Guy Guns!" title="Best wishes in 2018 from us at Regular Guy Guns!"></p><p>A big Happy New Year from us at Regular Guy Guns!</p>
Merry Christmas From Regular Guy Guns!https://regularguyguns.com/2017/12/25/Merry-Christmas/2017-12-25T16:12:40.000Z2020-09-19T18:12:00.604Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/jack-0472.jpg" alt="Merry Christmas From Regular Guy Guns!." title="Merry Christmas From Regular Guy Guns!"></p><p>I want to extend a huge Merry Christmas to all from us (well me, the Regular Girl, and Jack here…) at Regular Guy Guns! Your support means everything…</p>
Bill Of Rights Dayhttps://regularguyguns.com/2017/12/15/Bill-Of-Rights-Day/2017-12-15T21:27:39.000Z2020-09-19T18:49:28.752Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/BoR-0419.jpg" alt="The Bill of Rights acknowledges pre-existing human rights." title="The Bill of Rights acknowledges pre-existing human rights."></p><p>226 years ago, on December 15th, 1791, the Congress of the United States ratified the Bill of Rights to our Constitution…</p>
Things I Hate About Carrying A Gunhttps://regularguyguns.com/2017/11/27/Things-I-Hate-About-Carrying-A-Gun/2017-11-27T22:04:47.000Z2020-09-19T18:48:37.481Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/TLR-0298.jpg" alt="A GLOCK 30 45 ACP pistol with a Streamlight TLR-6 weapon mounted light." title="A GLOCK 30 45 ACP pistol with a Streamlight TLR-6 weapon mounted light."></p><p>I’m pretty much a Second Amendment absolutist. The fact that I can’t just stroll down to the local gun shop and walk away with my very own un-crippled M4A1 select-fire rifle irks me to no end, and I consider gun control tantamount to treason. But that doesn’t mean I love everything about the firearms world. In fact, there’s things that annoy me, especially when it comes to carrying a gun. Yes, there are downsides to concealed carry. And open carry, but my experience with that is limited…</p>
Alchemist Ammunition Z-Clean 9mm 100gr Solid Zinc Projectile Ammo Reviewhttps://regularguyguns.com/2017/11/14/ZClean-9mm-100gr-ammo-review/2017-11-14T05:00:32.000Z2020-09-19T18:10:53.381Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/zclean-0268.jpg" alt="Alchemist Ammunition's Z-Clean 100gr 9mm solid zinc projectile ammo performed admirably during my testing." title="Alchemist Ammunition's ZClean 100gr 9mm solid zinc projectile ammo performed admirably during my testing..."></p><p>I’m finally getting to some actual product reviews, rather than obscure think pieces and pretty pictures of firearms. I’m starting things off with a review of Alchemist Ammunition’s lead-free Z-Clean solid zinc projectile ammunition in 9mm…</p>
Some photography for your perusal...https://regularguyguns.com/2017/11/07/Some-Photography/2017-11-07T18:41:20.000Z2020-09-19T18:11:25.780Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/VP9-0251.jpg" alt="It's a little rough around the edges, but my Heckler & Koch VP9 has performed like a champ..." title="It's a little rough around the edges, but my Heckler & Koch VP9 has performed like a champ..."></p><p>Keeping it a little lighthearted, here are some higher-resolution versions of the photos I post on the Regular Guy Guns <a href="https://fb.com/regularguyguns" target="_blank">social</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/regularguyguns" target="_blank">media</a> <a href="https://gab.ai/pod" target="_blank">channels</a>. And whatever <a href="https://twitter.com/regularguyguns" target="_blank">Twitter</a> considers itself these days.</p>
Top Ten Myths About Firearmshttps://regularguyguns.com/2017/10/25/top-ten-myths-about-guns/2017-10-25T09:16:31.000Z2022-12-31T03:49:49.757Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/UMP-8628.jpg" alt="Depicted here is a Heckler & Koch UMP 45, a real submachine gun." title="Depicted here is a Heckler & Koch UMP 45, a real submachine gun..."></p><p>Myths abound about firearms and the ‘scene’ surrounding them, and some of the most onerous and persistent ones rear their ugly heads after notorious shooting incidents. As dedicated Second Amendment enthusiasts and defenders of the right to keep and bear arms, it’s our job to (politely!) educate the uninformed masses on the facts about firearms. Without further ado, here are the top ten ones that, for lack of a better phrase, bother me the most…</p>
My Thoughts On The Las Vegas Tragedy, And Our Civil Rightshttps://regularguyguns.com/2017/10/03/On-Las-Vegas/2017-10-03T21:12:16.000Z2020-09-19T18:09:48.446Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/clean-0498.jpg" alt="My heart goes out to my friends who were affected by the tragedy in Las Vegas this past Sunday..." title="My heart goes out to my friends who were affected by the tragedy in Las Vegas this past Sunday..."></p><p>These past few days, we have joined together in sadness, shock, and grief as we mourn the loss of over 50 people during the tragedy in Las Vegas on Sunday night at the Route 91 Festival during Jason Aldean’s concert. I had the sincere pleasure of living and working out there for a year, and met many amazing people, most of whom I’m still friends with today. Thankfully, they are all OK, but each was affected by this act of pure evil. I stand solidly today with them as they work to assess the situation and go on with their lives. My best wishes also to the first responders and local, state, and national law enforcement agencies who are no doubt working hard to find the correct answers as to the motives of this unhinged maniac. I know the answers will not come easy, but when they do, I hope they shine meaning into the darkness.</p>
Donate To Regular Guy Guns, And Support True Internet Freedomhttps://regularguyguns.com/2017/09/26/donate-to-regular-guy-guns/2017-09-26T19:37:52.000Z2021-04-28T00:42:05.050Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/308-9919.jpg" alt="It does cost money to keep RGG going..." title="It does cost money to keep RGG going..."></p><p>Regular Guy Guns has been, and always will be, a labor of love for myself. However, that labor does incur some costs. I try to keep things lean by using free and open-source technologies, as well as stripped-down hosting on Amazon, but the actual content production does incur some moderate costs…</p>
Lessons From Hurricane Irmahttps://regularguyguns.com/2017/09/15/Lessons-From-Hurricane-Irma/2017-09-15T22:12:07.000Z2020-09-19T18:09:31.381Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/outside-9873.jpg" alt="One should always be prepared for a natural or man-made disaster, including having procedured on what to do with your firearms..." title="One should always be prepared for a natural or man-made disaster, including having procedured on what to do with your firearms..."></p><p>This past Sunday, one of the most powerful tropical cyclones in history, Hurricane Irma, made landfall in Florida and wreaked a trail of varying degrees of destruction throughout most of Florida. From the Keys to Jacksonville, most of the state was ravaged in some degree by the storm. Millions of people, including myself, my wife, her son (aka my step-son) her father, and our dog and cat, evacuated for safer areas in anticipation of the worst.</p><p>While we were safe, and our evacuation procedures went as expected, the reality was that there were some glaring holes in our preps…</p>
Buying Or Selling A Firearm In a Private Transactionhttps://regularguyguns.com/2017/08/31/Buying-A-Gun-In-A-Private-Sale/2017-08-31T13:44:16.000Z2021-03-03T04:09:09.900Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/privatesale-9835.jpg" alt="Buying or selling a firearm in a private transaction is legal nationwide, for the most part. Yes, you can even use cryptocurrency such as Etherum if you want to." title="Buying or selling a firearm in a private transaction is legal nationwide, for the most part. Yes, you can even use cryptocurrency such as Etherum if you want to."></p><p>Chances are, you’ve probably purchased your firearms from a licensed gun dealer. You went to his or her shop, selected your firearm, checked it’s functionality, underwent the federally-mandated <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Instant_Criminal_Background_Check_System" target="_blank">background check</a>, paid for your gun, and took it home, after any municipal or state-mandated waiting period, if applicable. That being said, despite misconceptions to the contrary, you can also purchase a firearm from a private party if you so desire…</p>
Carrying A Firearm On The Jobhttps://regularguyguns.com/2017/08/23/Carrying-A-Firearm-At-Work/2017-08-23T14:01:00.000Z2020-09-19T18:08:59.071Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/workplace-9808.jpg" alt="Knowing the legal ramifications of carrying a firearm at work is essential." title="Knowing the legal ramifications of carrying a firearm at work is essential."></p><p>You decided on a preferred firearm for defensive use and have <a href="https://brownells.7eer.net/c/264243/57565/1625?prodsku=100018990-100018990-370017&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownells.com%2Ffirearms%2Fhandguns%2Fsemi-auto%2Fglock-43-pistol-9mm-6-1-3-39-barrel-sku100018990-84679-179079.aspx%3Fgdffi%3D06c704a58a054b638babf83ebee5e383%26gdfms%3D17B30CAE43C1489C8700E34DA4E885A4" target="_blank">purchased it.</a> You sorted yourself with your carry permit or chose to exercise your Constitutional Carry rights. You got yourself a <a href="http://regularguyguns.com/2017/06/01/What-To-Look-For-In-A-Holster/" target="_blank">proper holster.</a> You’re getting comfortable carrying it around town and know the relevant <a href="http://regularguyguns.com/2016/06/15/you-are-not-truly-armed-unless-you-know-the-law/" target="_blank">laws.</a> However, there’s the challenge of carrying where you spend a significant portion of your day…</p>
The Hearing Protection Act Does Not Eliminate A Background Check On Suppressorshttps://regularguyguns.com/2017/08/05/the-hpa-doesnt-eliminate-background-check/2017-08-05T20:09:10.000Z2021-07-25T17:37:11.806Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/hpa-9486.jpg" alt="Suppressors are legal, and are the best accessory you can get for your firearm. Help us deregulate suppressors for the health and safety of firearms owners everywhere." title="Suppressors are legal, and are the best accessory you can get for your firearm. Help us deregulate suppressors for the health and safety of firearms owners everywhere."></p><p>It’s the summer recess for Congress, and obviously, all work on pro-gun legislation (and legislation in general) has come to a halt. With that in mind, it’s probably a good time to clear up one major misconception about the <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/367" target="_blank">Hearing Protection Act</a> that will revise restrictions on suppressors…</p>
Open carry or concealed carry?https://regularguyguns.com/2017/07/24/open-carry-vs-concealed-carry/2017-07-25T00:07:50.000Z2020-09-19T18:08:38.497Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/vivp9-8936.jpg" alt="Regardless of your mode of carry, you need a good holster. Pictured here is a Heckler & Koch VP9 in a Vice Industries IWB kydex holster." title="Regardless of your mode of carry, you need a good holster. Pictured here is a Heckler & Koch VP9 in a Vice Industries IWB kydex holster."></p><p>It’s been a hot-button debate in the firearms world as of late. Should you openly carry your firearm, or should you carry it concealed? There’s pros and cons to each method…</p>
All About SBRs, And A Modest Proposal...https://regularguyguns.com/2017/07/08/All-about-SBRs/2017-07-08T22:26:10.000Z2020-09-19T18:07:44.130Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/10inch-8734.jpg" alt="A 10 inch complete upper from Radical Firearms..." title="A 10 inch complete AR-pattern upper from Radical Firearms..."></p><p>So, you’ve got your first <a href="http://regularguyguns.com/2017/02/10/AR/" target="_blank">AR-pattern rifle.</a> It’s probably from a major manufacturer and has a barrel length of 16 inches or longer. Maybe at your local gun shop, you saw ARs with barrel lengths less than that, with the tagline - “All NFA Rules Apply…”</p>
Have Gun, Will Travel...https://regularguyguns.com/2017/06/19/Travel-with-your-gun/2017-06-20T01:06:45.000Z2021-03-21T16:38:22.645Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/travel-8671.jpg" alt="A typical setup that is compliant with TSA and airline regulations for travel" title="A typical setup that is compliant with TSA and airline regulations for travel..."></p><p>It’s summertime. Barbecues, the beach (or your local lake…), and of course, vacations. However, criminals and those who seek to do innocent people harm don’t take time off. Trouble can strike anywhere…</p>
What To Look For In A Holsterhttps://regularguyguns.com/2017/06/01/What-To-Look-For-In-A-Holster/2017-06-02T01:23:20.000Z2020-09-19T18:08:15.600Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/vi-7553.jpg" alt="A custom Kydex holster for a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 40" title="A custom Kydex holster for a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 40"></p><p>So, you’ve bought your first defensive firearm. You’ve acquired your carry permit (or you’ve chosen to avail yourself of Constitutional Carry if your state supports it…) and now you want to wear the gun. You’re looking for a holster, but there’s a universe of options…what to do? With that in mind, I took an opportunity to sit down with Orion Covrett of <a href="http://viceindustriesllc.com/" target="_blank">Vice Industries</a> here in Miami, and discuss what to look for in a good holster…</p>
Your Gun Is Only One Layer Of Your Home Defense Plan...https://regularguyguns.com/2017/05/17/Your-Gun-Is-Only-One-Layer/2017-05-18T00:10:17.000Z2020-09-19T18:07:25.275Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/sec-6837.jpg" alt="Your home security package should include an alarm system and, if possible, video surveillance, in addition to a firearm." title="Your home security package should include an alarm system and, if possible, video surveillance, in addition to a firearm."></p><p><em>Bang!</em> <em>crash!</em> <em>brap!</em> <em>bif!</em> - no, it’s not my horrid imitation of a 1960s Batman episode, it’s how most people think a home invasion or robbery starts. The truth is usually a little quieter…</p>
Can you be legally armed at a protest? 2020 Update!https://regularguyguns.com/2017/05/04/Armed-At-A-Protest/2017-05-05T02:23:17.000Z2021-11-25T16:09:21.953Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/flagrifle.jpg" alt="The First Amendment exists only because of the Second." title="The First Amendment exists only because of the Second."></p><p>The right to peaceably assemble and protest your grievances with the government, whether your grievance is right or wrong, is as important as the right to <a href="https://brownells.dts2xn.net/XjP7M" target="_blank">keep and bear arms</a> in this country. But, can both be put together? Can you march while under arms?</p>
Not All Firearms Owners Fit The Stereotype...https://regularguyguns.com/2017/04/28/Not-All-Firearms-Owners-Fit-The-Stereotype/2017-04-28T12:40:06.000Z2023-05-09T02:51:31.898Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/jheader-5987.jpg" alt="Yes, my first interview!" title="Yes, my first interview!"></p><p>As I’ve said in the past, the Second Amendment is for everyone, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, or political inclination. By the books, it’s not “politicized”. However, unfortunately it has become a political lightning rod, and both major parties in the US use it as a wedge issue. But, within each group, there exists people who break the mold, including people like Jae Seifert, owner of <a href="https://fb.com/wzoutfitters" target="_blank">WZ Outfitters</a>, a firearms shop in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. At first observation, Jae looks to be one of millions of firearms enthusiasts in this country. However, in his political stances, he is definitely not your stereotypical firearms owner…</p>
A Review Of The Adaptive Tactical EX Performance Stockhttps://regularguyguns.com/2017/04/24/A-Review-Of-The-Adaptive-Tactical-EX-Performance-Stock/2017-04-25T00:06:28.000Z2023-05-09T02:36:30.627Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/adaptive-5977.jpg" alt="The Adaptive Tactical EX Performance Stock for AR-pattern rifles is a supremely comfortable and affordable alternative to factory stocks..." title="The Adaptive Tactical EX Performance Stock for AR-pattern rifles is a supremely comfortable and affordable alternative to factory stocks..."></p><p>Many people, when they buy their first AR-pattern (or any other pattern) rifle, tend to keep the stock that shipped with the rifle on it. There’s nothing wrong with that, since most stocks do the job they are supposed to. But it could be better…</p>
We Must Police Ourselves...https://regularguyguns.com/2017/04/19/We-Must-Police-Ourselves/2017-04-19T16:57:09.000Z2020-09-19T18:05:59.172Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/dof-1936.jpg" alt="Take the suppressor off your mouth and put it on your gun. Mental health issues in our community are too important to stay silent on..." title="Take the suppressor off your mouth and put it on your gun. Mental health issues in our community are too important to stay silent on..."></p><p>The Facebook Killer, domestic disputes, and thousands of suicides per year. Unfortunately, every day, someone who is mentally disturbed in our country uses a firearm for nefarious purposes…</p>
To The Firearms Industry - It's Time To Innovatehttps://regularguyguns.com/2017/04/13/Its-Time-To-Innovate/2017-04-13T17:49:52.000Z2020-09-19T18:05:43.741Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/innovation-5862.jpg" alt="Breakthrough Clean, GLOCK 30, Heckler & Koch VP9, and an Adaptive Tactical EX Performance Adjustable Stock" title="Breakthrough Clean, GLOCK 30, Heckler & Koch VP9, and an Adaptive Tactical EX Performance Adjustable Stock"></p><p>It isn’t as bad as some people were predicting or currently make it out to be, but it is no secret that the firearms industry is undergoing a “correction”, or in layman’s terms, cooling off…</p>
One in the chamber?https://regularguyguns.com/2017/04/10/One-In-The-Chamber/2017-04-10T16:43:00.000Z2020-09-19T18:05:24.941Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/vp9-8948.jpg" alt="One in the chamber. Note that this photo was taken in a range facility for safety reasons. Don't do this at home." title="One in the chamber. Note that this photo was taken in a range facility for safety reasons. Don't do this at home."></p><p>A common trope in Hollywood is when the good guys (or bad guys) draw a firearm on someone, they often rack the slide to chamber a round to ‘emphasize’ their intentions. Couple this with an (unfounded) fear that guns ‘go off’ on their own, and there’s a cultural attitude outside of the firearms world that is fearful of ‘one in the chamber’.</p>
Why I Fight (With apologies to Colion Noir)...https://regularguyguns.com/2017/04/04/Why-I-Fight/2017-04-04T16:50:19.000Z2020-09-19T18:05:15.630Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/fight-5772.jpg" alt="The quick detatch mount on a Silencerco Specwar 762 suppressor" title="The quick detatch mount on a Silencerco Specwar 762 suppressor"></p><p>This past Tuesday, Colion Noir published a <a href="https://www.americas1stfreedom.org/articles/2017/4/4/why-i-fight-colion-noir/" target="_blank">blog post over at America’s First Freedom</a>, entitled “Why I Fight…”.</p>
So you want to carry a firearm outside of your home...https://regularguyguns.com/2017/03/31/Carry/2017-03-31T19:45:38.000Z2020-09-19T18:44:19.780Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/tejas-5730.jpg" alt="An H&K VP9 encased in a StealthGear holster attached to a Magpul Tejas El Burro Belt" title="An H&K VP9 encased in a StealthGear holster attached to a Magpul Tejas El Burro Belt"></p><p>It’s one thing to purchase a firearm, take it home, and use it on the range occasionally. It’s quite another thing entirely if you wish to carry it on your person outside of your home…</p>
It's International Women's Dayhttps://regularguyguns.com/2017/03/08/International-Womens-Day/2017-03-09T00:27:48.000Z2020-09-19T18:05:00.510Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/mp40-4567.jpg" alt="The Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 40 - an effective subcompact pistol chambered in .40 S&W" title="The Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 40 - an effective subcompact pistol chambered in .40 S&W"></p><p>As has been noted throughout the media, both mainstream and otherwise, today is International Women’s Day. With it’s roots in in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women%27s_Day" target="_blank">socialist movement of the early 20th century</a>, the day was ostensibly established to honor and commemorate the working woman.</p><p>Recently though, the whole idea has been co-opted…</p>
Ammunition 'Goes Green'...https://regularguyguns.com/2017/03/03/Green-Ammunition/2017-03-03T12:39:59.000Z2021-03-16T01:49:53.612Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/alchemist-4450.jpg" alt="Smile!" title="Smile!"></p><p>A few days ago, Secretary of the Interior Michael Zinke rescinded a ban of lead-based ammunition use on Federal lands. The ban was a ‘parting shot’ by the outgoing Obama administration. While the idea is noble, the move reeked of political partisanship and not a true interest in environmental issues. However, the ban did bring to the forefront the concept of ‘green’ ammunition once again…</p>
The right of self-defense by any means is for everyone...https://regularguyguns.com/2017/02/21/FloridaCarryBlazingSword/2017-02-21T22:20:26.000Z2020-09-19T18:04:19.750Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/tools-1930.jpg" alt="Self-defense by any means you deem appropriate is a universal right..." title="Self-defense by any means you deem appropriate is a universal right..."></p><p>Some good news on the fight for firearms rights today. Florida’s Second Amendment rights organization, <a href="http://floridacarry.org/" target="_blank">Florida Carry</a>, has allied itself with <a href="http://blazingsword.org" target="_blank">Blazing Sword</a>, a new organization which promotes the concepts and ideas of firearms rights to the LGBTQ community. Presser below…</p>
My first print advertisement...https://regularguyguns.com/2017/02/20/Advert/2017-02-20T18:39:03.000Z2020-09-19T18:04:14.720Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/smk.jpg" alt="My first print advertisement for a firearms company..." title="Sierra Match King"></p><p>In addition to giving my advice and opinions on things in the firearms world, I also have been using this site as a vehicle to promote my continuing interest in firearms photography…</p>
My first AR...https://regularguyguns.com/2017/02/10/AR/2017-02-10T20:16:34.000Z2022-09-15T01:44:54.676Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/lowers-2868.jpg" alt="The Colt LE6920 AR - generally regarded as the benchmark for AR-pattern rifles..." title="Colt LE6920"></p><p>The Colt LE6920, aka the M4Gery. It was my first AR-pattern rifle. Ostensibly I bought it right after the “Newtown Rush” when the usual suspects clamored to ban anything remotely resembling an AR-15, but prior to that, I had always had an interest in America’s Favorite Rifle (Platform)™…</p>
I've been known to do the occasional video...https://regularguyguns.com/2017/01/25/Video/2017-01-25T13:01:04.000Z2017-02-10T20:17:42.000Z
<p></p><style>.embed-container{position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%}.embed-container embed,.embed-container iframe,.embed-container object{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%}</style><div class="embed-container"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/187026723" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p></p><p>While I strive to provide near-daily still-photo content on <a href="https://instagram.com/regularguyguns" target="_blank">Regular Guy Guns’</a><a href="https://fb.com/regularguyguns" target="_blank">social channels</a>, I also love to do video segments whenever possible…</p>
Donald J Trump Is President, And What It Means For Gun Ownershttps://regularguyguns.com/2017/01/20/Inauguration/2017-01-20T21:13:22.000Z2020-09-19T18:02:26.506Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/usa-2778.jpg" alt="The .45 ACP is an All-American Caliber for this All-American Day. I try to post all-original content and I have never taken a photo of Donald Trump, so...." title="The .45 ACP is an All-American Caliber for this All-American Day."></p><p>A few short hours ago, Donald John Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States of America. Surrounded by his wife, Melania, and children, Ivanka, Eric, Donald Jr, Tiffany, and Barron, he placed his hand on both his childhood Bible and the Lincoln Bible, and took the oath of office as delivered by Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts.</p>
In case you didn't notice...https://regularguyguns.com/2017/01/16/relaunch/2017-01-16T18:55:25.000Z2020-09-19T18:02:34.763Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/AFG-6665.jpg" alt="It's all gone Hexo..." title="A different angle"></p><p>I may not be at SHOT Show, but I’m releasing something new anyways…</p>
First T&E - GNAR-15 Rifle by GNARhttps://regularguyguns.com/2017/01/09/Rifle/2017-01-09T22:37:06.000Z2020-09-19T18:03:13.408Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/gnar-1247.jpg" alt="GNAR GNAR-15 Rifle" title="GNAR GNAR-15 Blackie Lawless"></p><p>The AR market is a crowded one. There’s literally thousands of manufacturers of America’s Favorite Rifle, and a whole universe of companies fabricating aftermarket accessories. So, appropriately, my first-ever test and evaluation (T&E) firearm, is an AR-pattern rifle.</p>
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkahhttps://regularguyguns.com/2016/12/24/merry-christmas/2016-12-24T22:10:57.000Z2020-09-19T18:02:13.859Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/rifletree-0969.jpg" alt="Can" title="Happy Holidays"></p><p>Happy Holidays from us (well, me…) at Regular Guy Guns…</p>
Much Ado About the Hearing Protection Acthttps://regularguyguns.com/2016/12/07/much-ado-about-the-hearing-protection-act/2016-12-07T17:48:39.000Z2020-09-19T18:02:02.113Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/300blk-8650.jpg" alt="Can" title="SilencerCo Specwar 762"></p><p>The Hearing Protection Act. It’s all the rage these days in firearms circles along with national reciprocity. It is holding steady in the Top 10 of <a href="https://www.congress.gov/resources/display/content/Most-Viewed+Bills" target="_blank">congress.gov’s most viewed bills</a>. So, what is it?</p>
Your Obligatory Post Election Ramblings...https://regularguyguns.com/2016/11/09/your-obligatory-post-election-ramblings/2016-11-10T03:59:23.000Z2020-09-19T18:01:54.827Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/vote-9866.jpg" alt="VP9" title="VP9 with Florida Carry"></p><p>The votes have been largely tallied, and the decision is in. Donald J Trump will be the 45th President of the United States of America…</p>
Why the PLCAA Is a Good Thinghttps://regularguyguns.com/2016/10/15/why-the-plcaa-is-a-good-thing/2016-10-15T22:11:55.000Z2022-02-27T17:24:00.188Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/DDM-9170.jpg" alt="Colt" title="Colt LE6920"></p><p>Yesterday, Connecticut’s Judge Barbara Bellis <a href="http://bearingarms.com/bob-o/2016/10/14/breaking-frivolous-lawsuit-sandy-hook-deaths-dismissed/" target="_blank">struck down</a> a frivolous lawsuit against Remington Arms bought upon by some of the families of those killed during the Newtown tragedy of 2012.</p>
A Few Photographs for Your Pleasurehttps://regularguyguns.com/2016/09/27/a-few-photographs-for-your-pleasure/2016-09-27T23:16:01.000Z2020-09-19T18:01:41.108Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/cantracer-8646.jpg" alt="Mag photo" title="Silencerco Specwar 762 with some 5.56mm"></p><p>I post frequent updates on the RGG social channels, especially <a href="https://instagram.com/regularguyguns" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. It helps get the word out, plus I thoroughly enjoy the photographic act. And yes, it breaks up the flow a little bit…anyway - here’s some photos…enjoy!</p>
The Expensive Gun Is Not Always the Best Gun... https://regularguyguns.com/2016/09/12/the-expensive-gun-is-not-always-the-best/2016-09-13T02:32:35.000Z2020-09-19T18:01:01.141Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/first-7840.jpg" alt="Colt" title="Colt LE6920"></p><p>Even people of the gun get hung up on brand names. If one didn’t know any better, a “gun guy” conversation could easily be about men’s fashion. “H&K, man…I pass their shelf at the store and I’m trapped for hours…”</p>
Radical Inclusion...https://regularguyguns.com/2016/09/07/radical-inclusion/2016-09-07T04:16:41.000Z2020-09-19T18:00:47.995Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/300and45-7542.jpg" alt="Two of them" title="300 BLK & .45 ACP"></p><p>Anyone may be a part of Gun Culture. We welcome and respect the stranger. No prerequisites exist for participation in our community…</p>
Let's Dial It In...https://regularguyguns.com/2016/08/31/dial-it-in/2016-08-31T15:16:30.000Z2020-09-19T18:43:57.374Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/dialitin-7151-clarendon.jpg" alt="Zero it in" title="Zero it in"></p><p>Your skill behind the rifle is the biggest factor for accuracy. Grip, breath control, stance, that all comes into play. But, it matters not if the rifle itself is inaccurate…</p>
Veto Gunmageddonhttps://regularguyguns.com/2016/08/16/veto-gunmageddon/2016-08-17T03:47:45.000Z2020-09-19T18:00:30.557Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/nlc2-621x.jpg" alt="Can" title="Not Legal In California"></p><p>“Not Legal In California”</p><p>Soon, a whole bunch of other firearms will bear this acrimonious label. California, in some ways even more than New York, has been the bastion of the gun control movement in the United States. And a few weeks ago, it just got worse for our friends stuck behind enemy lines…</p>
Should You Switch Up Your Carry Gear?https://regularguyguns.com/2016/08/11/should-you-switch-up-your-carry-gear/2016-08-11T22:12:08.000Z2020-09-19T18:00:14.462Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/pd-5718.jpg" alt="GLOCK" title="EDC Alternate with GLOCK 30 45 ACP"></p><p>One should be confident and competent with their primary everyday carry pistol. When a life-threatening situation occurs, having your defensive firearm act as an extension of your body will give you an edge against your opponent…</p>
Our First Shout-outshttps://regularguyguns.com/2016/08/07/our-first-shout-outs/2016-08-08T01:01:49.000Z2020-09-19T18:00:06.206Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/sb.png" alt="Sierra Bullets" title="Sierra Bullets For The Win"></p><p>Slowly but surely, Regular Guy Guns is getting some industry traction. All things considered, as it’s a lightweight one-man blog, I’m quite thrilled at the progress…</p>
The Art of the Firearmhttps://regularguyguns.com/2016/08/01/the-art-of-the-firearm/2016-08-02T00:58:53.000Z2020-09-19T17:59:55.757Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/rail_prev-5372.jpg" alt="Condition Yellow" title="300 BLK Rail Closeup Condition Yellow"></p><p>The firearm has been the subject of innumerable pieces in the art world. Some, well most, are a form of protest against a perceived responsibility of the gun with regards to violence in society, or something similar to that thought. And that’s OK…</p>
Pocket Dumphttps://regularguyguns.com/2016/07/28/pocket-dump/2016-07-28T04:01:22.000Z2020-09-19T17:59:40.671Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/pocketdump-4762.jpg" alt="AR photo" title="Pocket Dump"></p><p>Some gun blogs have a tradition of showing pocket dumps. So, I decided to do one of my own…</p>
Why I Have an AR-pattern Rifle (or three)...https://regularguyguns.com/2016/07/24/why-i-have-an-ar-pattern-rifle/2016-07-24T04:11:54.000Z2022-08-17T02:06:46.803Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/sco-4336.jpg" alt="An AR-15 chambered in 300BLK" title="300 BLK AR"></p><p>This may get a tiny bit political, so bear with me…</p><p>I get asked the question a lot - “Why do you need an AR-15?” or “Who needs an ‘assault weapon’?”. Or the declarative variation - “No one needs a rifle that was designed to kill a lot of people all at once…”</p>
Some Photography...https://regularguyguns.com/2016/07/19/some-photography/2016-07-19T17:15:14.000Z2020-09-19T17:59:10.358Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/AK-4248.jpg" alt="Mag photo" title="Magpul AK PMAG with Tula Ammunition"></p><p>I post a lot of stuff daily over on the RGG <a href="https://instagram.com/regularguyguns" target="_blank">Instagram account</a>. My goal is to use images and video I’ve produced exclusively if at all possible. Just to break things up a bit from the reviews, legal analysis articles, and the occasional political bit, here’s some photos…enjoy.</p>
Much Ado About ATF 41Fhttps://regularguyguns.com/2016/07/13/much-ado-about-atf-41f/2016-07-13T04:03:41.000Z2020-09-19T17:58:47.753Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/can-3747.jpg" alt="Mag photo" title="Silencerco Specwar 762 suppressor"></p><p>The firearms world is abuzz lately. Politicians calling to “ban all the things” because things are scary, and other fun things like due process violations dominate the <s>lamestream</s> mainstream media newscape. Oops, got a little political there.</p><p>But what really has the “2A” community up in arms?</p><p>ATF 41F, and it kicks in tomorrow.</p>
Interacting With Law Enforcement...https://regularguyguns.com/2016/07/10/interacting-with-law-enforcement/2016-07-11T00:19:13.000Z2021-05-12T02:07:26.717Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/mpd.jpg" alt="Mag photo" title="Miami Police Department in Downtown Miami"></p><p>One of the benefits of living in most of the states in this country is that the government (grudgingly it seems) acknowledges our pre-existing human right to keep and bear arms in this country. Whether it’s concealed carry or open carry, the acknowledgement of that right makes our nation truly unique. However, in light of recent events, I feel a need to discuss how us regular guys and girls should act while under arms, when approached or approaching law enforcement…</p>
Daniel Defense's DD Magazinehttps://regularguyguns.com/2016/07/06/daniel-defenses-dd-magazine/2016-07-06T07:17:03.000Z2021-10-21T01:12:17.391Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/ddmag-2699.jpg" alt="Mag photo" title="Magazine photo"></p><p>To the uninitiated, a rifle magazine might seem like a trivial thing. A boxy curved affair that holds 30 (or more…or less) cartridges, and it probably shipped with your AR-pattern rifle. Most likely it’s a PMAG by Magpul, or in some cases, it’s an aluminum affair termed a “USGI” magazine. These days, it is most likely made of poylmer. Magpul dominates the market, but several new players have entered in the past few years, including Daniel Defense…</p>
That Pistol Ammunition Article...https://regularguyguns.com/2016/06/29/that-pistol-ammunition-article/2016-06-30T01:05:27.000Z2020-09-19T17:57:25.468Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/ammo-2743.jpg" alt="Ammo photo" title="9mm Federal Premium Ammunition"></p><p>Recent events put more of my writing focus on the political and legal side of firearms ownership. While those aspects are very important, I did make a promise to keep the politicking to a minimum. Besides, after you acquire your first pistol and get licensed to carry it (if applicable), you’re going to have to feed it…</p>
Our First Shout-Out!https://regularguyguns.com/2016/06/21/our-first-referral/2016-06-21T16:02:55.000Z2020-09-19T17:56:57.741Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/screener.jpg" alt="Screener" title="Mentioned!"></p><p>RGG got it’s first mention this morning. The site is growing at a steady pace for the moment. I’ve dumped some ad dollars into it, but it’s really a thrill when one of the blogs that inspired me gives this humble site a mention…</p>
You Are Not Truly Armed Unless You Know the Law...https://regularguyguns.com/2016/06/15/you-are-not-truly-armed-unless-you-know-the-law/2016-06-15T23:59:19.000Z2020-09-19T17:56:42.275Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/TTI-2914.jpg" alt="RGG Rifle" title="AR pattern rifle in use during self-defense training cover and concealment"></p><p>With the recent events in our nation, the interest in arming oneself has bumped up another notch or three. Including a few inquiries directed my way for advice and training opportunities. Anyone can pick up a gun and master it, but one isn’t truly armed unless they know the law…</p>
Offering My Advice...(Updated 14 June 2016)https://regularguyguns.com/2016/06/14/offering-my-advice/2016-06-15T01:10:29.000Z2020-09-19T17:56:53.836Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/pinkpistols.jpg" alt="PP" title="Pink Pistols rally"></p><p>In the young life of this blog, I swore I’d remain apolitical as much as possible. I never did say I would always refrain from commentary on hot-button issues. Of course I’m talking about the deadly terrorist attack in Orlando on Sunday, June 12th…</p>
On Home Defense...https://regularguyguns.com/2016/06/08/on-home-defense/2016-06-09T01:12:04.000Z2020-09-19T17:56:12.773Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/rollmark.jpg" alt="Rollmark" title="Rollmark on a Colt LE6920 AR pattern rifle"></p><p>In ages past, the most common reason for purchasing a firearm was typically for recreation or hunting. Nowadays, you are very likely to hear “home defense” as the reason…</p>
Support This Site...https://regularguyguns.com/2016/06/05/support-this-site/2016-06-05T05:18:21.000Z2020-09-19T17:55:55.318Z
<p><img src="https://regularguyguns.com/images/vp9-8924.jpg" alt="VP9 in blue" title="Macro with the VP9"></p><p>You may have noticed a small banner, and some highlighted links make their debut on RGG today…</p>
On the Utility of Body Armor...https://regularguyguns.com/2016/06/01/on-the-utility-of-body-armor/2016-06-02T01:17:50.000Z2020-09-19T17:55:42.390Z
<p>Body armor suffers from a bit of an issue in the civilian world. Amongst gun guys and girls, they see it as an expensive luxury, and non-gun-owning civilians wonder just what it is that you are up to if you own or wish to own it. Of course, other peoples’ opinions have never stopped me from purchasing an item, so I took the dip and ventured into the world of body armor…</p>
The Agony of the Boom...https://regularguyguns.com/2016/05/27/the-agony-of-the-boom/2016-05-27T20:32:42.000Z2020-09-19T17:55:32.079Z
<p>For those that know me, they know that I’m a suppressor guy. There’s just something so magical about shooting a firearm and not hearing that expected “boom…”. However, when you hear that boom with a can on, something may have gone dreadfully wrong…</p>
On Socialhttps://regularguyguns.com/2016/05/21/on-social/2016-05-21T20:37:56.000Z2020-08-22T03:06:46.233Z
<p>Somewhat belatedly, firearms manufacturers have realized they have to “get social” if they are to reach their whole potential audience…</p>
An Inauspicious Beginninghttps://regularguyguns.com/2016/05/17/an-inauspicious-beginning/2016-05-18T01:46:49.000Z2020-09-19T17:54:14.341Z
<p>Well, here we are.</p>