Alan Clemons Articles

Toting gear back and forth to the range is an exercise in frustration without the proper bag or pack.

Three popular hard-side gun cases were treated more harshly than they deserve in potential ‘that could happen’ situations. Did they survive this torture?

PCCs are hotter than ever, and these new models introduced at the 2024 SHOT Show will be no exception.

Why are suppressor wait times still so long after a digital system was supposed to make things easier and faster?

Navigating the massive SHOT Show can be challenging, but building a plan and trying to stick with it certainly helps your business.

Gun safes and other security items are big business, if you know how to handle heavy merchandise.

Your customers know they need to wear hearing protection on the range. What should you be selling them?

When selling accessories, don’t just think about optics, slings or holsters. Your customers will want, or need, good shoes, pads and more.

A good tactical backpack should easily carry EDC gear and other daily essentials without being a glaring spotlight to others around you.

Self-defense ammunition still is a hot seller throughout the country, primarily for pistols. A couple of new products have joined old standbys this year.

Whether for civilian home defense or law enforcement use, defensive shotguns are hot sellers.

There’s money to be made in reloading supplies and components — if you know what to stock.

Micro-9 pistols may be diminutive, but they pack a punch. Whether customers want them for primary or backup carry, they’ll be asking about these new models.