• SHOT Show Review

    Posted February 16 by jdub702

    SHOT Show Review I was afforded the opportunity to attend the 2012 shot show here in Las Vegas a few weeks ago. 630,000 sq ft of convention space to browse through, 61,000 attendees, and roughly $60 million in revenue for our fine city.I had always heard that the shot show was “everything gun...

  • Tactical Pistol Series

    Posted January 5 by archangel

    Archangel Training Solutions is currently offering Tactical Pistol I,II,III & IV classses. These are private classes designed primarily for the CCW individual looking to take their handgun training to the next level. If interested, contact Earl "Sarge" Costello at 702-808-3932.

  • Welcome to the Armed Lifestyle Blog 1/2/2012

    Posted January 3 by EdPierce

    Living the Armed Lifestyle   My name is Ed Pierce, I live in Las Vegas Nevada. I enjoy firearms for self-defense and sport. I believe any serious study of the second amendment, and the writers original intent, shows our founding fathers intended the citizens of the United States of America to...

  • Armed Lifestyle Blog 12/20/2011

    Posted December 20, 2011 by EdPierce

    Law Biding to Law Breaking in 180 miles   It really bothers me that a short road trip can turn me into a law breaker just for wanting to protect myself. I live in Las Vegas Nevada where it is legal for me to carry a concealed firearm for my personal protection. My Mother and brother live in t...

  • Why no Hi Point weapons

    Posted November 12, 2011 by theodore

    Help, I would like to find a gun store that does not look down on people who like Hi-Point pistols and carbines. I have only fired one of the pistols but found them easy for my smaller family members to handle. Also these weapons are great to stash around the house for quick use when I (very seldom)...

  • Armed Lifestyle Blog 9/6/2011

    Posted September 6, 2011 by EdPierce

    My First Gun Show was a Success.   I set up a display at my first gun show this past weekend, to promote FirearmsCommunity.com. The attendance to the show seemed rather slow, and was confirmed by some of the other venders who display at this show regularly. However, it was a good experience f...

  • Armed Lifestyle Blog 8/9/2011

    Posted August 8, 2011 by EdPierce

    Blue Card, never leave home without it.   If you live in a State and County that requires handgun registration, such as Clark County Nevada, you may be issued a blue card for each handgun you own. If you do, it's a good idea to always carry this blue card with you.   I am aware of at l...

  • Armed Lifestyle Blog 7/26/2011

    Posted July 31, 2011 by EdPierce

    My First Indoor Carbine Match.    I took my new Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 out to American Shooters today for their fourth Tuesday of the month indoor Carbine match. This was the second time I've shot my 15-22, and the first time shooting a Carbine match. Needless to say my times we...

  • Armed Lifestyle Blog 7/19/2011

    Posted July 31, 2011 by EdPierce

    Shooting in the dark.   I attended the IDPA match at American Shooters (a popular Las Vegas gun store and range) for the first time this week. The temperature has been a little too hot for my outdoor shooting comfort, so I've been using Sunday mornings to work on the community. Plus, although...

  • Armed Lifestyle Blog 7/11/2011

    Posted July 31, 2011 by EdPierce

    Practicing the way I carry concealed   I am ashamed to say, it has been quite a while since I have dry practiced the way I carry my concealed firearm. This means, my concealed carry firearm, holster, and usual clothing. My firearm is a XD9 sub compact, my holster a Holster Kings appendix univ...