Stoeger Double Defense shotguns - packed with tactical goodness

Over and under?  Stoeger has it.  Side-by side?  Stoeger has it.  That should just about cover it.

The Desert Tan Ruger LCR - up for auction

Own a unique, one of kind Desert Tan Ruger LCR and support the USA 2012 Shooting Team.

Mossberg 464 Lever Action Rifle - zombie ready, but a definite head scratcher...

Occasionally, a new gun is released and I just go "huh?"  The Mossberg 464 Lever Action .30 - 30 happens to be one of those.  Don't get me wrong.  I like tactical stuff.  But this definitely takes the "practical" out of the phrase "practical tactical."  I guess I just didn't realize that the .30 - 30 caliber was the preferred go to ammo for a zombie invasion.  I always thought the basic 12 gauge pump loaded with .00 buck shot was the appropriate zombie-killing configuration.  I suppose that's why I'm a blogger and not a product manager for a gun manufacturer.  Hey, if that's what the focus group wants...

CZ 75 P-07 - looks better in person than in the magazines

The CZ 75 P-07 is one of those guns that looks way better in person than in a magazine or website.  The first time I saw pictures of it I thought "I've shot a CZ 75. I know the CZ 75, the CZ 75 was a favorite of mine. P-07 you are no CZ 75." (Shout out to Lloyd.)  But, after examining it up close and personal, I decided this is definitely a pistol I could learn to love.  At $425 you can't complain about the price either.  The only caveat would be holster selection.  My guess is that there may not be much out there.

Yes, there's a YOUTUBE video for the P-07 too:

Gun bloggers at SHOT Show? I guess the 600 or so internet related media contingent was just a figment of someone's imagination...

I was in the local gun shop and happened to be standing next to a customer who was obviously very knowledgeable about guns.  The conversation turned to SHOT Show and the customer was lamenting the fact that he didn't have a credible way to gain access.

I piped up and said "Maybe you should consider starting a gun blog and trying to obtain a media pass."  The guy behind the counter said that wouldn't work and  SHOT checks into these things carefully before giving out a media pass.

I'm such a dumb a$$.  I should have known that the 600 plus bloggers, forum owners and website producers reported in attendance at the 2012 SHOT Show was really just a joke.  I mean, really.  Why would gun bloggers be allowed into SHOT Show anyway?

I'm not advocating (or suggesting) throwing up a gun blog, writing a post or two and trying to get into SHOT Show.  But, if you are willing to take the time to write some decent content and build a readership, that's a possible avenue to go down.

The SIG P210 re-release

Another "what's old is new again" release - the SIG P210.  It's the cover story on SHOTGUN NEWS too.

The poster says it all...