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June 14th, 2025

For Dad on Father’s Day 2025 — 10 Great Gifts Under $100

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Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15, 2025, so now’s the time to get a great gift for the “Old Man”. If your father enjoys the shooting sports and hunting, here are some recommended items. These will all benefit “Pops” when he goes to the range or works with his guns at home. All selections cost less than $100.00. For the items sold by Amazon, If you have Amazon Prime, you can get free shipping in most areas of the country.


Ten Great Father’s Day Gifts for Dad Under $100.00

Howard Leight Electronic Muffs

Protect Dad’s hearing — Howard Leight Impact Sport Electronic Muffs provide NRR 22 dB sound protection with the ability to still hear conversations and range commands. These muffs offer Headphone Functionality via external audio jack, so Dad can listen to music. These Impact Sport Muffs are currently $69.99 at MidwayUSA which also has free shipping for combined orders over $99.

We recommend using muffs over plugs for maximum hearing protection.

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Teslong Digital Borescopes are “game-changers”, hugely popular with our Forum members. These Teslong borescopes display clear, sharp digital images on your mobile device. Shown here is the latest rigid version.

On Amazon get the Rigid Borescope for $99.99, or flexible cable model for $55.99.

MTM shooting range box gear hauler

The versatile MTM Ultimate Range Box includes cradles so you can do gun maintenance while at the range. A lift-out tray holds small items such as patches and jags. This is a durable product that can hold ammo and other gear. It is now on sale for $57.24 on Amazon.

Lee breech lock challenger press

Here’s a good primary or secondary press for Dad. We’ve used this Lee Breech Lock Challenger press for many functions. It is sturdy and has a convenient primer ejection tube. This is just $83.99 at Midsouth, including a full 3-die set, plus Breech Lock quick change bushing. This is a great gift for a Dad who reloads — user reviews have been 97% Five-Star. Chose one of 5 die sets: 9mm Luger, .38 SPL/.357 Mag, .44 SPL/.44 Mag, .45 ACP, or .223 Rem.

guide shirt upf 30 father's day

This Columbia Bahama II guide shirt is durable and comfortable. More importantly it provides UPF 30 protection from the sun’s damaging rays. The added cape over the shoulder area provides extra protection. Made from breathable nylon, this guide shirt is offered in over 70 colors. This is popular for fishing, sailing, hiking and other outdoors sports. A huge variety of colors and sizes are offered on Amazon starting at $28.80, with most versions under $45.00. There are also older model Bahama II Shirts with yet more color choices.

biometric gun safe

This modern Billconch Biometric Safe will hold two handguns. Equipped with a high-rez fingerprint scanner, the safe can be opened instantly with the gun owner’s finger. There is also a digital keypad for opening plus a key lock.

This the #1-Selling compact biometric gun safe on Amazon and costs just $69.98. User reviews are very positive. This safe features a rechargeable battery that can be charged with a USB cable. This safe is small enough to be placed inside a drawer for extra security.

The Wind book wind reading

The latest 2020 Edition of The Wind Book, is the best wind resource in print for competitive shooters. The Wind Book analyzes key aspects of wind reading — vectors, cycles, vertical elements, and mirage. This excellent resource is now $22.99 on Amazon for hardcover, and $14.99 on Amazon for Kindle version.

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The Tipton Best Gun Vise is a popular design that works with a huge selection of rifles and shotgun. The rear section has two adjustable clamps for a secure grip on the buttstock. The front can fit a variety of forearms and adjusts for height. There is also a movable center support. The solvent-resistant frame contains storage spaces for jags, brushes and tools. Wheeler center supports for ARs will also fit the center rail on the Tipton Best Gun Vise. This impressive product is on sale now for $87.99 at MidwayUSA, a 27% discount.

moico vox 2-way 22 Channel Radios

Walkie-Talkies are “must-have” items for long-range shooting. The MOICO 22-CH Long-Range Walkie-Talkie Set is an Amazon Favorite in FRS Handheld Radios. These MOICO units offer VOX hands-free functionality plus a handy built-in LED flashlight.

This MOICO 2-Radio set is now just $19.94 on Amazon with orange or black top section. Models with other colors (Day-glo Green, Silver, Blue) are $20.99 or $25.99.

Stansport Shotshell Bottle Thermos Hunting

This cleverly-designed Shotshell thermos will make Dad smile. Styled just like a 12ga shotgun shell, the Stansport Thermo Bottle holds 25 oz. of hot or cold liquids.

Current Amazon prices are $27.10 for green, $32.99 for red, and $34.99 for black.

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June 14th, 2025

Saturday Movies: 1911 Pistols — History, Function, Features

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The model 1911 pistol, designed by John Moses Browning, is an American classic. Originally manufactured as .45 ACP military pistols, modern 1911s have evolved to be superb competition pistols, and carry pistols. With a Single-Action-Only (SAO) configuration, the 1911 design is different than most modern pistols. You must have the hammer cocked to fire a 1911 — like a single-action revolver. But the positive side of the Single-Action design is than modern 1911 pistols enjoy superb triggers with very positive release and fast reset. There is a reason the 1911 design is the basis for so many modern competition pistols.

In today’s Saturday at the Movies feature, we showcase videos that cover the history, design, and function of 1911-type pistols. We also include videos that explain how to field-strip a 1911 and how to accessorize/upgrade 1911 pistols.

Operation of 1911 Pistol with 3D Animations

Here are two excellent videos that show how a classic 1911-type pistol functions. 3D computer graphics animation offers a X-Ray view inside the pistol, showing how cartridges feed and how the slide cycles during the firing process.

How to Field-Strip and Re-Assemble a 1911 Pistol

There are a few tricks to field-stripping a 1911-type pistols, and it helps to have a couple specialized tools. This helpful TFB-TV (The Firearm Blog) video shows the process of disassembling a 1911 pistol from start to finish, and notes components that require lubrication or special attention.

History of the Classic Model 1911 Pistol

The model of 1911 pistol is an American classic with a long and illustrious history. These two videos cover the interesting origins of the 1911 pistol, and explain how J.M. Browning designed the remarkable 1911 pistol which became the iconic American sidearm of the U.S. Military, the longest-serving pistol in American military history.

A fascinating article by Rock Island Armory covers the complete evolution of the 1911 pistol, including its earlier prototype variants, starting with the model of 1905. SEE: Road to the 1911 Article (with Model 1905, 1907, 1909, and 1910 prototypes).

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Over time the 1911 design has evolved into many variants, including the modern “race gun” used in rapid-fire pistol competitions. Here is an STI DVC Open model fitted with a C-More sight, and front compensator.

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Pistol Shooting Skills Demonstrated with 1911

How to Grip a 1911 Handgun Properly
World Champion pistol ace (and 18-time Bianchi Cup winner) Doug Koenig demonstrates how to grip a handgun. While the fundamentals are demonstrated on a 1911 pistol they are effective for establishing a proper grip on any handgun.

Trigger Press and Trigger Control
In this video Champion shooter Doug Koenig talks about key techniques that apply to all pistol marksmanship — not just speed shooting “on the clock”. With any handgun, Doug explains, you should focus on consistent trigger control. You want to avoid yanking the trigger or anticipating recoil.

How to Accessorize Your 1911

The Brownells YouTube Channel has a series of videos showing how to accessorize a 1911. The videos show procedures for upgrading the magazine release, slide release, hammer, guide rod, mainspring housing, and grips. There are also good videos on barrel replacement and drop-in trigger group installation. If you want to upgrade your 1911, these videos are worth watching. Below are links to three of these 1911 videos.

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June 14th, 2025

Weekly Giveaways for June Gun Storage Check Program

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Are you feelin’ lucky? Here’s a chance to win a $499 pistol safe. As part of the Gun Storage Check program, which commenced in the first week of June, there are giveaways each week in June with some noteworthy prizes. This week’s Gun Storage Check Giveaway has a nice prize — the Vault Pro Model H-7 Handgun Pro II Safe. Valued at $499.00, the Vault Pro HandgunModel H-7 Pro II Safe has a 7-gauge steel body, military grade PE foam, and digital lock. The safe can be bolted down at home or in a vehicle.

Each week throughout June 2025, you have the chance to win premium firearm storage units and safety gear thanks to Gun Storage Check Week™ sponsors — Regal Products, Vault Pro, and ShotLock.

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