Springfield TRP 1911 Range Report, Washington State Loses 11k Carry Licenses, Shooting 101 and More

The Shooter's Log by Cheaper Than Dirt! | [View in Browser]( [Cheaper than Dirt]( [Range Report: Springfield TRP 1911]( [Range Report: Springfield TRP 1911]( While designed for service use, the pistol is suitable for competition and given a proper holster, concealed carry. The TRP is a pistol that encourages shooting—you have got to see what it will do. The rewards are there are those willing to master the piece, but after firing the TRP, no one will leave the firing line disappointed. [Read More]( [Gun Control Senator Sentenced for Trafficking Arms]( [Gun Control Senator Sentenced for Trafficking Arms]( Two years ago, California State Senator Leland Yee told CBS: "It is extremely important that individuals in the state of California do not own assault weapons. I mean that is just so crystal clear—there is no debate, no discussion." This week, Yee received a five-year prison sentence for accepting bribes and trafficking in illegal arms. Is anyone still wondering how gun control legislation gets passed? [Read More]( [Washington State Loses 11,000 Carry Licenses in Four Months]( [Washington State Loses 11,000 Carry Licenses in Four Months]( In a remarkable reversal of a long-standing trend, the number of active concealed pistol licenses in Washington State has dropped by 11,000 over the past four months, a fact that might (should) be alarming to gun rights groups. However, it may also suggest a return of lethargy in the firearms community. However, with the barrage of assaults on Second Amendment that seems very unlikely, which begs the question of "Why?" [Read More]( [Shooting 101: Picking a Stance]( [Shooting 101: Picking a Stance]( Fast and accurate shooting with a handgun requires a stable shooting stance. The stance must allow for proper sight alignment, mobility and recoil management. There are a number of stances that can do that, but there’s no “one-size-fits-all” solution—or is there? This article delves into the pros and cons of popular shooting stances and ends with a video of World Champion Pistol Shooter Doug Koenig giving you his take on the best stance for handguns. [Read More]( [Throwback Thursday: Six Visual Distress Signals]( [Throwback Thursday: Six Visual Distress Signals]( The slightest slips in judgment have landed many hikers in jeopardy. Even the most practiced outdoorsmen can be lost or injured in the field. Are you prepared to spend a night or few days in the wilderness when you least expect to? To help search and rescue find you, pack essential survival items, learn how to use a compass and know the international distress signals for help. [Read More]( [Learn More!]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( P.O Box 162087 Fort Worth, TX, 76161, US © 2018 CTD, Inc. All Rights Reserved If you want to unsubscribe from our mailing list, unsubscribe [here](