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Ed Head (1949 - 2022) was a regular on Shooting Gallery, Gun Stories and Down Range TV. He worked for almost 30 years in law enforcement, first in the United States Air Force and then with the United States Border Patrol, retiring as a Field Operations Supervisor. During his Border Patrol career, Ed worked in a variety of patrol, investigative and training capacities. Ed had an extensive background as a firearms instructor, having trained thousands, ranging from beginners to police, military and special operations personnel. Having taught at Gunsite for 20 years, Ed first trained there under the world famous shooting school’s founder, Jeff Cooper, then later ran the school as the operations manager for more than five years. Ed passed away on September 16, 2022.

Reviewing the Ruger American Rimfire

Reviewing the Ruger American Rimfire

I'm going to cut right to the chase and tell you I like this rifle and I'm buying it from Ruger. It's a really good .22 rifle for beginning shooters…

Children and Guns In The Home

Children and Guns In The Home

Anyone living in or visiting a home containing unsecured firearms needs to be thoroughly trained in firearms safety and safe gun handling. If people cannot be trained, as in the…

Reviewing the Ruger SR1911

Reviewing the Ruger SR1911

Good things come to those who wait and I recently received a SR1911 pistol for evaluation. It is packed with features most shooters want and represents excellent value at a…

Review: American Gun, A History Of The U.S. in Ten Firearms, by Chris Kyle with William Doyle

Review:  American Gun, A History Of The U.S. in Ten Firearms, by Chris Kyle with William Doyle

American Gun is an easy and enjoyable read. It’s written conversationally and feels as though Kyle is sitting down with you, having a beer and telling stories.…

Securing Your Home and Property

Securing Your Home and Property

You can't create a fortress, but what can you do to make it tougher for someone trying to get in? The best defense is one that is thought out and…

Reviewing the Ruger LC380

Reviewing the Ruger LC380

Introduced this January at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas, the LC380 is simply Ruger’s LC9 9mm pistol re-chambered in .380 ACP. Except for their markings and a magazine modified…

Product Roundup in time for Father’s Day

Product Roundup in time for Father’s Day

Must have products or great Father's Day gifts from Brownell, Dewey and Ruger, all tested and recommended by Ed Head.…

Concealed Carry Options

Concealed Carry Options

Finding the right combination is a never-ending process and there is no one best holster or gun for concealed carry. …

Seeing The Light

Seeing The Light

The advent of LEDs and micro computer chips has produced the most profound improvements in tactical lights. Streamlight's current product line of combat lights and weapon lights are top quality…

Review: Ruger 10/22 Takedown

Review: Ruger 10/22 Takedown

The Ruger 10/22 Takedown breaks new ground. It’s a plinker, a sporting .22 and a survival rifle that can be accessorized and adapted to any reasonable need.…