Riley Bowman
Handheld vs Weapon Mounted Lights: Which One is Better?
Ask most people whether the armed citizen should carry a handheld light (HHL) or a weapon-mounted light (WML), and you’ll usually get a quick answer: pick one, or just get…
The Silencer Shop Ruling Explained: Why the NFA Isn’t Dead and Why the DOJ Just Blew It
The Silencer Shop ruling didn’t kill the NFA. Here’s who’s covered, why most buyers still need a Form 4, and why the DOJ’s refusal to appeal was a mistake.
History of the Second Amendment: Complete Timeline From 1328 to Today
I went looking for one article that covered the complete history of the Second Amendment—from English common law to Bruen—and couldn’t find one. So I built it. Every major case, law, and turning point, in one place.
Dry Fire for HK Pistols: Tools, Techniques, and Tips
Riley Bowman breaks down every dry fire option for HK pistol owners — from a $10 barrel block to the Cool Fire Trainer — plus a step-by-step draw stroke methodology you can start today.
Glock Gen6 Pistols Announced: Ergonomics Redefined
Glock launches its 6th-generation pistols—the G17, G19, and G45—featuring improved ergonomics, a flat-faced trigger, and a new optics-ready mounting system debuting January 2026.
Getting Back Into the Game: Recap of 2025 Wyoming Governor’s Match
Competing in his first major USPSA match in over a year, Riley shares highlights, gear insights, and takeaways from the 2025 Wyoming Governors’ Match—including video footage, long-range hits, and lessons learned.
Best Weapon Light Setup for the HK CC9: TLR-7 Sub + Holster Guide
Looking to build the ultimate HK CC9 setup? Here’s a breakdown of the best weapon light options — and the holster that ties it all together.
Introducing the VP9 A1 Pistols From HK – VP9F & VP9K
These are known as the VP9 A1 series of guns with a slew of new features and updates to the now decade-old VP9 lineup. These two new guns are available in two models known as the VP9F and VP9K.
New Avidity Arms PD10 in .30 Super Carry – The Solution to Greater Adoption
Two years ago this month, Federal Premium ammunition introduced the .30 Super Carry to the world. It was simultaneously announced with a few pistols made for this new chambering with…
Pistol Skill: How Good is Good Enough?
The Gun Matters…or Does it? I recently taught a Pistol Intelligence class in Phoenix, AZ. I drove from Colorado where I live, to the venue in AZ. Since I drove,…
How to Buy A Suppressor— My Silencer Shop Experience
How Simple is Buying a Silencer? Pretty Darn Simple it Turns Out. That is what this article is about–documenting the simple process of submitting the paperwork to receive your suppressor…
REVIEW: XS Sights R3D Night Sights [VIDEO]
XS Sights has been well known in the industry for their Big Dot sights dating back to their Ashley Emerson and Ed Pastusek days in the late nineties. While I…
Trigger Reset Simplified : 3 (or More) Reasons Why Everything You Know About it is Probably Wrong
A recent online post reminded me of something that I’ve sort of taken for granted. However, it wasn’t long ago that a discussion with a world-class shooter challenged and ultimately…
How to Practice Clearing a Handgun Double Feed
Most shooters know how to clear a double feed. I describe briefly how but more importantly want to focus on the best way to practice clearing the double-feed since the industry-standard methods all fall short and create bad training scars
KelTec Shakes up the Gun World Again With a New .22 LR Pistol
We just got a hold of the P-17 Pistol from well known firearm manufacturer KelTec. This literally was just released and we wanted to get it out to all of…
