Handguns

The hosts bring out the big guns and practice shooting rifles from real field positions along Gunsite's famous Military Crest course. Jim Tarr's children stop by for a segment about kids, guns, and safety. The new Nighthawk Custom 870 gets worked hard by Jessica Nyberg. Also, the hosts go head to head on the most famous pistol skills drill of all, the El Presidente―and then argue kwshooting

Dave Spaulding uses the hosts' skill sets to demonstrate the differences between practicing for competition and combat. The hosts take to Gunsite's rifle tower and roll around in the mud, demonstrating unorthodox shooting positions. Dave puts Rich Nance through the famous Tueller Drill, using a charging robot. The hosts go head to head preparing for the apocalypse by engaging zombie targets on the

Rich Nance, Jim Tarr, and Dave Spaulding debate what constitutes a good carry gun. Watch a demonstration of iron sights versus optics using identical S&W M&P rifles―with a little bribery and deceit added in to make it interesting. Rock Island's 1911s and unique .22 TCM cartridge are profiled. Finally, Rich, Jim, and Dave go head to head to head in a competition that tests their ability to sh

Rich Nance does his best to shoot Jim Tarr's car while demonstrating fighting from a vehicle. Learn how to transition from a long gun to a handgun and check out the new Ruger GP100 Match Champion. For the competition, the hosts bring out two S&W M&Ps, one with iron sights and one with a red dot, and see who can run a plate rack faster and with which pistol.

Rich and Jessica Nyberg demonstrate various types of concealed carry, and discuss how body type can play a big part in what you can conceal. Just about everybody today owns an AR-type rifle, and Rich and Jim cover the basics on how to operate one for all the new AR owners. The new Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard is reviewed, and for our competition our hosts and guest Chris Trapp transition from a

ARs and AKs are the two most popular semi-auto rifles in the country today, and Rich and Jim go over their different manual of arms. Jim and Jessica Nyberg talk about the challenges of training new female gun owners, and the new Springfield Armory XDS 4.0 is reviewed. If that's not enough, Rich, Jim, and Dave Spaulding work through a worst case scenario double feeding our competition segment.

Rich and low light expert Chris Trapp demonstrate best how to work with weaponlights after the sun goes down, then Rich is joined by Dave Spaulding, as they show how to work with a rifle inside a building. Jim works on proper follow-through with the help of Dave Spaulding and jerky robot target. Finally, Rich, Jim, and Chris Trapp each take their turn at Gunsite's famed Scrambler timed rifle cou

Rich and Jim talk weapon retention for CCW holders, and then Jessica Nyberg rejoins our hosts for a quick look at some of the most unusual test guns they've gotten to review for magazine articles--mammoth tusk ivory 1911 grips, anyone? Rich is helped with his long distance rifle skills by former Navy SEAL Jim Kauber. Finally for the competition, Rich, Jim, and Jessica each have a go at the Jungl

Jim works viewers through the proper way to use a vertical forgrip on an AR-15, then he and Rich frustrate themselves trying to shoot handguns at long range. Shotgun News' Dave Fortier joins the hosts as they blast various household objects with pistols, rifles, and shotguns, illustrating the difference between cover and concealment. For the competition we go back to the basics--two men, two pis

Rich works viewers through how to clear drills, then former SEAL Jim Kauber runs our hosts through a deliberately distracting set of pistol drills to get them to focus on the fundamentals.' Jim tries to argue how size doesn't matter as he takes the .223 side of the .223 vs .308 debate.' Surprises abound in our competition as the hosts try hitting exploding targets at distance with handguns.

Jessica Nyberg stops by as our hosts discuss supplemental gear and insists there's nothing better for carrying everything with you that you might need than a purse. She might be right. Rich and Jim review the new SIG P320 striker-fired pistol, then discuss the differences in setting up an AR-15 for self-defense versus competition. The competition gets physical as Rich and Jim run a course engag

Rich and Jim review the amazing Trijicon mini-ACOGs, then cover the basics of one-handed pistol shooting. Shotgun News' Dave Fortier stops by and takes the rifle side of the Shotgun vs. AR argument--just remember, it ain't over until somebody yells Wolverines!. For the competition Rich and Jim try their hand at shooting the new 5 Walther PPQ at distance while moving--and the viewers learn that a

Hornady's Critical Duty ammo gets a workout as Rich and Jim perforate both a windshield and a car door with it to demonstrate penetration. Once again Shotgun News' Dave Fortier joins our hosts as they review the many ways to run a pump shotgun (including 'Plan B'). For the competition things get downright epic--Rich, Jim, and Jessica Nyberg go head-to-head-to-head shooting stationary and moving