Remington 870 All Kitted Up

Lipstick on a pig

Every good gun collection should have at least one shotgun in it. Why not an 870? The Remington 870 is one of the most common pump-action shotguns out there with no end of accessories, add-ons, and upgrades. You can find a version of your liking a lot easier than finding ammo for your AR-15 these days. Versions vary from traditional wood furniture to camo'd up duck slayers. I picked this one up more than a year ago and began to kit it up.

NRA's Personal Protection in the Home

Just completed another firearms instructor course over the weekend. This time it was NRA's Personal Protection in the Home (PPIH). The course goal is: "[To teach] the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding individual’s right to self-defense." It was a good overall course to take. It goes beyond the Basic Pistol course and really engages the class on thoughts about PPIH beyond what is typically just thought of as having a gun ready to use should an intruder make a surprise appearance in your castle.