Author: handgunhuntingafield
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Handgun Hunter’s Competition, My Experience by: Nick Biederman
Handgun Hunter’s Competition was founded to help grow the sport. HHC has lead to numerous group hunts, new friends, and more all while making us better marksmen with a pistol. HHC Background Hosted by the Handgun Hunter’s Charitable Foundation, a 501c-3 nonprofit, Handgun Hunter’s Competition is the largest annual…
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Chasing “Speed Goats” by: Mladen Simovic
The animal known by many names—speed goat, antelope, pronghorn antelope, or just pronghorn. They are the only living species in their family, and their closest living relatives are giraffes, not antelopes. Some say that pronghorn is their only correct name. Through evolution, they developed several remarkable traits: incredible speed, endurance,…
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Pocket Reload by: Corey Burton
A few weeks ago, I was searching for a better way to carry a few extra rounds to the field for my Ruger Single Six 32 H&R. Loose ammo in your pocket gets dirt and lint and everything else you don’t want mixed in with it, and is not as…
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Competitive Edge Gunworks: In Pursuit of Whitetails with a Perfect Packin’ Pistol by: Jake Kitzmann
Introduced in 1955, the Ruger Blackhawk “Flat Top” was Bill Ruger’s venture into centerfire revolvers. While the Blackhawk initially debuted in .357 Magnum. The shooting community— heavily influenced by the legendary Elmer Keith—was clamoring for a platform that could handle larger, heavier, bullets such as those fired from…
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Shot Show 2026 Preview
New video cover g Spohr Revolvers and STP 1911/2011 new for 2026 products. Shot Show Preview!
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United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) Competition will make you better! by: Dave House
WHAT IS USPSA? USPSA is a competitive shooting organization in the United States, dedicated to the promoting safe, fair and fun participation in practical shooting sports. Members engage in dynamic and challenging courses of fire, where speed, accuracy and power are equally tested. In other words its a competition where…
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Ballistic Misnomer by: Joey Leblanc
In 1988, the FBI produced the first protocol for testing ammunition after the 1986 Miami shootout. The test was developed as a laboratory method to test bullets for performance before use by law enforcement. Gel The test is specified as a 10% gel mix which is 1 part 250…
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Overcoming My Fears by: Rachel Coleman
For years, I’ve been afraid of large-caliber guns, the recoil always scared me. So, when my father bought me a Taurus Raging Hunter chambered in 44 Remington Magnum, you can imagine my excitement. But little did I know how much I would come to love this gun, and how much of…
