The KRISS KARD: New pistol from TDI

Gun Report of the Week

Glock 34 9mm

Overview

Not much has changed on the Glock 34, and it is still the most popular choice for Practical Shooting competitors, including Dave Sevigny, the most prolific winner in the history of the USPSA Production division. The G34 featured a 5.3-inch barrel on a full-size frame that housed a 17-round magazine. The G34 has a large cutout in the top of its slide. It might just be the easiest way to produce a slide of the proper weight so that reciprocation remains smooth and reliable. More...

The KRISS KARD: New pistol from TDI

Prototype of the KRISS KARD

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The patent application (#20070214699) for the pistol was published in February. It somehow managed to slip under my radar! As you have probably guess by looking at the photos, the pistol makes use of a delayed bolt blowback system.

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KRISS KARD delayed bolt blowback system in operation

The KARD's barrel recoils inline, rather than the tilting barrel system used in most conventional pistols. To provide inertia, a weight is located at the front of the gun which is actuated by the barrel. The weight, which tilts downwards during recoil, provides the same functionality as a slide on a regular pistol. The recoiling barrel pushes back the bolt. By the time the bolt and barrel separate, the pressure inside the barrel will be at safe levels. A recoil spring pulls the bolt back intro battery (stripping a round off the magazine on its return journey).

So what are the advantages of this system? The primary advantage is that the recoil mechanism transfers some of the recoil energy in a downward direction (and at the front of the gun), rather than backwards like a slide does in a regular pistol. This should help keep the gun on target. Another advantage is that the because there is no slide, optics can be easily mounted on the top of the gun.

I would be very surprised if a machine pistol version of this gun is not made. The design seems to be crying out for full auto trigger!

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What is IPSC

IPSC shooting is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. While roots come from California back in the early 50's, it has gained membership worldwide. The International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) is the international governing body that oversees the sport. Local matches ANPRACS are held every 2nd and 4th Sunday each month. IPSC was officially founded in May 1976 at the International Combat Pistol Conference that was held in Columbia, Missouri. Colonel Jeff Copper was the first IPSC World President. The motto of IPSC is DVC: Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas (Accuracy, Power & Speed) You can visit the IPSC website here to learn more about this organization.

What is USPSA?

The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) is our governing body here in the United States. USPSA promotes the sport of practical shooting in the United States. By joining USPSA you automatically are made a member of IPSC. While the primary focus of the USPSA is on pistol matches, they also have 3-gun matches which utilize pistol, rifle and shotguns. The intent of all USPSA matches is promote the motto. You can learn more about this organization.

The United States has produced some of the greatest shooters in the history of IPSC shooting. You can visit the USPSA site here to see what they offer.

Who Shoots IPSC?

All kinds of people from a variety of backgrounds and professions shoot IPSC matches- it's just like any other sport. We have accountants, law enforcement officers, business owners, executives, college students, and the list go on. We have both male and female shooters and we even have a Junior Division for younger shooters. As a matter of fact there are many "families" who shoot together. All of them hold certain beliefs very high like safety, sportsmanship. and camaraderie. So what are you waiting for? Come out and join us!

JP Tech Tip #1: How to Talk to Your Gunsmith

November 1st

Often, we get calls from customers wanting to know what to do about a malfunction issue with a rifle they own (usually not ours, thank goodness). When we ask what the problem is, many times we hear something like, "It jams every so often." Well, it doesn’t get any more vague than that, now does it? So, as a lead-in to our JP Tech Tips, I’d like to get you up to speed on how to communicate either to us or your gunsmith or gun "doctor" about a malfunction problem so that you can actually get valuable advice in return. (Click here to read entire article)

Be Sure Of Your Target - And What Is Beyond It!

This rule is intended to eliminate or minimize damage to non-targets when a firearm is intentionally discharged. Unintended damage may occur if a non-target is misidentified as a target, if the target is missed, or if the bullet hits something or someone other than the intended target.

Handlers are taught that they must positively identify and verify their target. Additionally, they learn that even when firing at a valid target, unintended targets may still be hit, for three reasons:

The bullet may miss the intended target and hit a non-target around or beyond the target.
A non-target may pass in front of the target and be hit with a bullet aimed at the target.
The bullet may pass through the intended target and hit a non-target beyond it, so called "overpenetration".

Therefore, this rule requires a handler to be sure of both the target itself and anything along the avenue of travel to and beyond the target.

This may create situations that present dilemmas for a handler. Such situations are for instance a police officer in a riot, a civilian facing a possible intruder at night, or a soldier in a situation where civilians are near the enemy. Indecision or misjudgment of the handler's abilities in such a situation may cause undesired outcomes, such as injury to the handler due to hesitation, or the handler violating rules of engagementand causing unintended damage.

Training is used to minimize the risk of such outcomes. Target practice increases the precision with which the handler can discharge the firearm and thus increase the chances that the intended target is hit. Education about terminal ballistics gives the handler knowledge about the characteristics of a bullet after a target is hit. This knowledge coupled with insight into the handler's own capabilities makes it easier for the handler to make appropriate decisions about whether to discharge or not, even if given little time and/or put under severe stress.

Ammunition can be chosen to reduce the risk of overpenetration; see Terminal ballistics, Stopping power, and Hollow point bullet.

Point the muzzle away from non-targets

This rule is intended to minimize the damage caused by an unintended discharge. The first rule teaches that a firearm must be assumed to be ready to fire. This rule goes beyond that and says, "Since the firearm might fire, assume that it will and make sure no harm occurs when it does."

A consequence of this rule is that any kind of playing or "toying" with firearms is prohibited. Playfully pointing firearms at people or other non-targets violates this rule. To discourage this kind of behavior, the rule is sometimes alternately stated, "Never point a firearm at anything unless you intend to destroy it."

Two natural "safe" directions to point the muzzle are upwards (at the sky) and downwards (at the ground). Both have their advantages and disadvantages. Firing at the ground may result in a ricochet or cause hazardous fragments to be flung at people or objects. Aiming upwards eliminates this risk but replaces it with the risk that the bullet may cause damage when it comes down to the ground again. Indeed, several accidents have been caused by discharging firearms into the air. It is also possible that the muzzle will inadvertently be pointed at a non-target such as someone's head or an aircraft.^[4]

In cases where the firearm is being handled indoors, up and down may not be safe directions. For example, a bullet fired upwards may travel through a ceiling and into an adjacent floor. In indoor areas where firearms will be handled often, a suitably safe direction should be designated. Firing ranges often designate a direction in which it is safe to point a firearm; almost universally this is downrange into a backstop which is designed to contain bullets and eliminate potential ricochets. In armories or other areas where weapons must be handled, a container filled with sand known as a "clearing barrel" or "clearing can" is often used for this purpos

SELECTING A SHOTGUN FOR HOME DEFENSE

What kind of shotgun is best for self defense and home defense?

Posted by George Finegold

"Which Mossberg would you suggest for home protection. I am 72 and my wife is 67 so we don't want a shotgun that will knock us on our butts. :) Thank you very much."

Here's what we replied...

Thank you for your inquiry. Being a small woman, I am also concerned about recoil when it comes to a personal defense shotgun! A really good choice is a 410 or 20 GA shotgun with an 18-18 1/2 inch barrel and a pistol grip. The Mossberg Cruiser is a great choice, if it's in stock!

POPULAR SELF DEFENSE SHOTGUNS...

REMINGTON 870 EXPRESS 5 OR 7 SHOT WITH 18" BARREL
MOSSBERG 500HS HOME SECURITY 410 SHOTGUN 410 WITH 18.5" BARREL
MOSSBERG 500 CRUISER SHOTGUN WITH PISTOL GRIP
MAVERICK 88 SECURITY SHOTGUN 12GA WITH 20" BARREL CYL BEAD SIGHTS 8-SHOT CAPACITY
RAA SAIGA 12 SEMI AUTO AK ACTION SHOTGUN 12GA WITH 19" BARREL

But, you don't have to have the shortest barrel!

The most-recommended home defense shotgun is a short barreled 18 to 22-inch shotgun that is a 12 or 20-gauge shotgun. Also most-recommended are pump or autoloaders, for ease of shooting & maneuverability.

Many experts say that high quality pump action shotguns offer an advantage over autoloaders, because their operation is mechanically reliable, even under difficult conditions. This is why pump action shotguns are more often recommended for home defense. These shotguns can also be stored or carried in a relatively safe setup: with the magazine loaded, chamber empty, safety on and hammer down. From this state the pump can be used on The Bad Guy very quickly. However, for home defense, as a gun owner you always want to secure any loaded firearm, including a pump action shotgun, in a responsible manner.

It is often said that there is no sound in the world quite as identifiable or as intimidating as the "rack-rack" of a pump action shotgun! However, we at Personal Security Zone don't recommend relying on scaring the wits out of The Bad Guy with the sound or look of your shotgun. Instead, we recommend being prepared with a gun that is reliable, that you know how to use, and that you hopefully will never have to use to defend yourself.

Choosing an economical shotgun...

Price is always consideration. A reliable, well made pump action shotgun can usually be purchased at a cost less than a comparable quality handgun. Other advantages of the shotgun include:

There is less danger of a poorly aimed shot harming family or friends through walls.
The stopping power is greater. The potential for inflicting wound trauma to a criminal assailant is maximized with a shotgun, hopefully with the effect of stopping a violent confrontation quickly.
For many people, it is easier to aim a shotgun when compared to a handgun, especially in a tense situation.

About autoloaders...

A high quality autoloader is an alternative to the pump shotgun. The action of the finer autoloader models tends to be flawless. However, as with any autoloader, you must be careful after the initial shot not to inadvertently discharge the already-loaded firearm.

In order to familiarize yourself with making-safe a loaded autoloader, you should practice unloading a cocked autoloader with a shell in the chamber. Practice again and again, until this becomes second nature. Of course, you will practice in a safe place, such as the shooting range, to allow for the potential of accidental discharge. Or, use Snap Caps if you are practicing at home, so that you will never have to worry about the gun going off during practice.

Always remember the most important rule of gun safety. Never touch the trigger until you are ready to shoot. This rule is followed by all marksmen, from experts to novices.

What chamber? What type of shells?

For versatility, it is desirable to select a shotgun with a receiver chambered for at least 3-inch Magnum shot shells. This receiver will accommodate both 2-3/4-inch Standard and 3-inch Magnum shells, a worthy feature in the event ammunition ever becomes scarce. The "Super Magnum" receivers now available will function with 2-3/4-inch, 3-inch, and 3-1/2-inch shells interchangeably.

For home defense, 2-3/4-inch shells are recommended. The Magnum and Super Magnum loadings offer little incremental benefit in this type of application. Their tremendous recoil makes shooting uncomfortable for many, a factor which inhibits follow-up shot accuracy. For the 12-gauge, shoot Standard 2-3/4-inch, 00 buck. Shells for the 20-gauge should also be 2-3/4-inch Standard, loaded with #3 buck.

Be prepared with the right skills and the right ammunition...

How can you be prepared in case you need to use your shotgun for self defense? Make sure you have all the right equipment readily available and that you practice with it. If you haven't been out to the shooting range to practice in the last few months, then it's time to go out and renew your shotgun shooting skills. Or, if you are buying your first shotgun or don't have any friends to teach you the in's and out's of shooting, you can find licensed firearms instructors in your local phone book. Take a class and gain a wealth of information.

You will need to have enough ammunition for practice, plus you need it handy in case you need to use your shotgun for self defense. In addition to having at least 100 rounds of your favorite buck shot load, you might also get five or six boxes of rifled slugs to keep on hand. This will give you some ammo to practice with, and it will also provide you with the ammo you need just in case.

Helpful accessories for your shotgun...

What other equipment or accessories are useful for a home defense shotgun?

At PersonalSecurityZone.com we think accessorizing your shotgun has value beyond just "what you need." This is because buying accessories provide you with more incentive to practice more with it, which is the only way to maintain your shooting skills and increase your preparedness.

Bandoliers are useful for keeping extra ammunition handy. Shell-holding stocks are also useful. Or, side saddle shell caddies are another alternative, however many experts say that these may actually get in the way under tense circumstances.

You may want to attach an extended magazine to your shotgun, to increase its ammunition holding capacity. These extensions are installed without any special tools, because they are machined to fit a shotgun's existing tubular magazine once the end cap is unscrewed. An extension can add up to five additional rounds of capacity to the existing magazine on some makes and models.

What about tactical lights? Is illumination desirable? Yes. In defending your home, especially at night, you need to be absolutely sure of the intent of any intruder and identify your target. You need to find out if a criminal is actually invading your home, or is it just one of your kids' friends playing a prank? Could it be a family member who is coming home late, instead of The Bad Guy? Of course, you want to be able to answer these questions quickly in order to be certain of your need for self defense.

Tactical lights mount to the shotgun forearm, providing a way for you to positively idenfity (and possbily blind) any night-time intruder. A tactical light may also allow for hands-free operation, in case you really do need to use your shotgun to defend yourself or your family.

Addressing the recoil problem...

Regrettably 12 gauge shotguns are pretty much 12 gauge shotguns.

Lastly, especially for older or not-very-large consumers, other gauges are perfectly acceptable. Mossberg makes a great home defense .410, the 20 gauge shotguns will work just fine. Sometimes there are perceptions that need to be addressed.

Remember, it does not matter how powerful your weapon of choice is if you cannot hit your target.

(The above article is extracted from PersonalSecurityZone.com

THE GUN TALK SHOW

How it started

Back in January, 1995, Tom was attending the SHOT Show, the huge annual trade show for the firearms industry, when a casual conversation lead to the idea of a radio talk show about guns. Only six weeks later he was on the air, being beamed to three satellites and 20 radio stations.

One famous radio industry consultant told Tom the show would be lucky to be on the air for a year. He didn't know Tom...or how many gun owners there are in the U.S. (there's a gun in almost half the homes in the country. Now, more than 11 years and 600 shows later, Tom Gresham's Gun Talk® is carried in 50 markets across the U.S., on Sirius and XM satellite radio services, and is heard by thousands every week via web downloads. Gresham had been named the Shooting Sports Writer of the Year and has been included in Talkers Magazine's list of 100 Most Important Radio Talk Show Hosts In America!

What we do

Tom Gresham's Gun Talk® is broadcast live from 1:00 to 4:00 pm Central time every Sunday afternoon. If you can't find it on a station near you, call your local talk-format radio station and ask them to begin running Gun Talk.

On Gun Talk®, we want to keep three things in mind: Safety, personal responsibility and common courtesy. Other than that, we'll talk about anything you like having to do with guns -- particular firearms, ammunition, different types of recreational and competitive shooting, hunting, even politics. And you don't have to agree with the host to participate and be treated politely.

What we don't do

We do not talk about conspiracy theories, though -- no black helicopters, please. We also don't get rude. That's, well, rude.

Callers

We also take plenty of time to talk to you, our listeners. Your views, advice and questions are the driving force of the show. During the show, you can call Tom at 866-TALK GUNS (866-825-5486). Let us know what you think about the gun-related issues of the day.

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DEFENSIVE MARKSMANSHIP

By Jim Higginbotham

Let us start off with a fundamental in self defense shooting and one that is oft misunderstood: Marksmanship. Now ask the uninitiated what Defense Marksmanship means and he will tell you that it is simply hitting what you shoot at. That sounds right but it just isn’t necessarily so. Hitting what you shoot at (and the definition of that is even in question) is only part of the problem. So, let us examine the subject which may help us understand why we do things the way we do with our targets and scoring.

Successful Combat or Defense Marksmen know that there are three elements to what we call Marksmanship. They are Accuracy, Power and Speed. These three elements are interdependent on each other as all are necessary to a degree and one effects the other. For example; a person who is able to get his weapon into action rapidly - even before his antagonist can deliver any hits and who is armed with a weapon of sufficient power still is no better off if he misses his target - or even hits the target in a non-effective area such as the arm, leg or lower torso. Another example is the defender who can employ his weapon rapidly AND accurately but who’s bullet lacks sufficient power to incapacitate ( the subject of power in handguns is highly controversial and complex and we will devote an entire MOD issue to it later). The third and final example is of one who is armed with an adequately powered weapon, who is very accurate in its use but who is slower than his opponent at getting the hits. This means he might not get his shot off at all or he might strike his blow after he himself has been mortally wounded - which makes it a moot point.

As you can see, all three elements of Marksmanship are necessary for successful self defense. No two will suffice without the other and so no one element is more important than the other. This is why we use a target with realistic scoring areas, differentiating between cartridges that give reasonable performance ( .40 caliber and over) and cartridges which give mediocre performance ( 9mm, .38 spl etc.). We discourage the use of smaller calibers as they are of little effect unless a hit in the Central Nervous System is achieved. It is also why time is such an important factor in our scoring. The shooter who can place a center hit in 1 second is twice as good as the shooter who takes 2 seconds. However we severely penalize shooter for striking outside the A-zone because few pistol rounds are effective there.

This idea is not new. Wyatt Earp knew these elements as evidenced by the fact that he always carried a handgun in .45 caliber or a 10 gauge shotgun for lethal encounters and was often heard advising "Take your time (meaning get the hits) Fast!". Col. Jeff Cooper, known as the Father of the Modern Technique of the Pistol is the one who we credit with putting these principles in the simple formula we remember them by: DVC which stands for the Latin words Diligentia (accuracy), Vis (power) and Celeratas (speed). Celeratas is pronounced with a "hard" C.

N-ow you know - "Take your time -fast" or as Nathan Bedford Forest would say - "Get there Firstest with the Mostest"

Treat Firearms As If They Are Loaded

This rule is a matter of keeping a certain mindset. The purpose is to create safe handling habits, and to discourage reasoning along the lines of, "I know my gun is unloaded so certain unsafe practices are OK." The proposition "the gun is always loaded" is used as a shorthand, even though it may be assumed—or even positively known—that this is not true of a particular firearm.

Many firearm accidents result from the handler believing a firearm is emptied, safetied, or otherwise disabled when in fact it is ready to be discharged. Such misunderstandings can arise from a number of sources.

Faulty handling of the firearm. A handler may execute the steps of procedures such as loading, firing and emptying in the wrong order or omit steps of the procedures.
Misunderstandings about a firearm's status. For instance, a handler may think the safety is on when it is not. A round of ammunition may be in the chamber or in the magazine while the handler thinks it is empty. A handler may receive a firearm and assume it is in a certain state without checking whether that assumption is true.
Mechanical failures. Wear, faulty assembly, damage or faulty design of the firearm can cause it not to function as intended. For instance, a safety may have been worn down to a point where it is no longer functioning. Broken parts may have given the firearm a "hair trigger" (a very sensitive trigger). A dented or bent body of the firearm may cause jams or premature discharge of ammunition. Sensitivity to impact may cause a firearm to discharge if dropped or struck against another object.

If a handler always treats firearms as capable of being discharged at any time, the handler is more likely to take precautions to prevent an unintentional discharge and to avoid damage or injury if one does occur.

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SHOOTING - A GREAT HOBBY

Gun Report of the Week

Glock 34 9mm

Overview

The KRISS KARD: New pistol from TDI

Is Your Family Prepared For Urban Survival?

WANT TO ADD SOME REAL FUN & EXCITEMENT TO YOUR TARGET SHOOTING?

GUN SAFETY VIDEO

MORE CLUB INFORMATION

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JP Tech Tip #1: How to Talk to Your Gunsmith

The Latest in Force Science Research

SHOOTING USPSA

GLOCK.Com - The Source For Glock Reviews

Be Sure Of Your Target - And What Is Beyond It!

This rule is intended to eliminate or minimize damage to non-targets when a firearm is intentionally discharged. Unintended damage may occur if a non-target is misidentified as a target, if the target is missed, or if the bullet hits something or someone other than the intended target.

Point the muzzle away from non-targets

SELECTING A SHOTGUN FOR HOME DEFENSE

TOM GRESHAM'S GUN TALK

THE GUN TALK SHOW

DEFENSIVE MARKSMANSHIP

TRAP SHOOTING ARTICLES

THE FIRING LINE - Click on Image

Treat Firearms As If They Are Loaded

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