The mission of the Edwardian Gunners is to provide an opportunity for the use, appreciation and collection of side-by-side shotguns and rifles. Their annual Vintage Cup is an event where the participants use their classic guns and with emphasis on fun targets, Vintage attire, fine dining and good fellowship. One of the classics seen is [...]
We’re going back to Gunsite and their celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Model 1911. Sheriff Jim Wilson talks with Jim Supica, director of the NRA Firearms Museum, about the evolution of the US Army handgun from the percussion era to the year 1911. Reference Links: The NRA Firearms Museum Sheriff Jim Wilson Gunsite [...]
Gunsite Academy’s gunsmith Cory Trapp has been working on guns for over 35 years and the model 1911 has been one of them. Michael Bane talks with Cory about the out of the box evolution from the 1970s and up to this year’s 100th anniversary of John Browning’s invention. Cory is also the man you [...]
With the growth of 3-Gun Competitions, rifle manufacturers see a new market develop. John Paul, president of JP Rifles has invested in this market and many shooters are now using his competition ready models like the CTR-o2 and the LRP-07. Michael talks with John about the AR and how it is now filling a new [...]
When we think about handgun shooting sports, we immediately think of groups like USPSA, SASS and IDPA. GSSF is another group and has existed for over 20 years and with 16,000 active members. Michael talks with Chris Edwards about this group of Glock shooters. Reference Links: Glock Sport Shooting Foundation
Gunsite celebrated the anniversary of the 1911 earlier this year and they will repeat this again on September 26 -30. Michael Bane sat down with Gunsite’s owner and operations manager Buz Mills to talk about the Model 1911, the Gunsite Academy and founder Colonel Jeff Cooper. Part 1 of this interview can be watched here. [...]
Last weekend, over 230 shooters met in Piru, CA, for the 2011 World Speed Shooting Championships. Mike Seeklander, our new co-host on Best Defense, gives us an insight about this style of competition and talks to fellow shooters about their experiences. Mike hosts these videos while competing, a double challenge for a shooter who’s main [...]
Gunsite celebrated the anniversary of the 1911 earlier this year and they will repeat this again on September 26 -30. Michael Bane sat down with Gunsite’s owner and operations manager Buz Mills to talk about the Model 1911, the Gunsite Academy and founder Colonel Jeff Cooper. Buz Mills is also one of the guest on [...]
Last weekend, over 120 shooters loaded up at Founder’s Ranch in Edgewood, New Mexico to shoot the 2011 Ruger Rimfire Series World Championship. The competitors shot 6 rifle and 6 pistol stages. This is a very family friendly event that has the potential of becoming the number 1 platform to get new people involved in [...]
Michael Bane met Jason Turner, member of the 2008 Olympic Shooting Team during the Shooting Industry Masters in Kentucky. Jason was one of the many volunteers at the NSSF First Shots portion of this event. Jason talks about what’s ahead towards the 2012 Olympics in London. Reference Links: USA Shooting Jason Turner NSSF First Shot [...]
