Dick Jones
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Dick Jones is a freelance outdoor writer and author whose interest in guns and shooting has encompassed his lifetime. He’s a Distinguished Rifleman, and former High Master, who captained and coached a High Power rifle team on a national level, winning six Dogs of War medals. His interests in shooting span from classic double shotguns to AR-15s, sniper rifles and competitive pistol shooting. He’s also a shooting instructor and runs Lewis Creek Shooting School in High Point, N.C.
Accessories
Steps to Buying a Gun Suppressor
Misperceptions about the ability to own a gun suppressor abound. Getting one is actually easier than you think.
Concealed Carry
Handgun Review: Guncrafter CCO
The Guncrafter CCO is a thoroughbred 1911 for everyday carry.
Concealed Carry
Handgun Review: .380 Carry Pistols
The sometimes-maligned .380 is still a favorite carry choice. Here we test three of the more popular .380 carry pistols side-by-side.
How To
Test Your Marksman Skills with Long-Range Shooting
Dick Jones won the North State Regional 1,000 Yard Championship at Camp Butner, N.C., two consecutive years. The competitive shooter relays some of the tricks, tips and considerations of high-performance long-range shooting.
Concealed Carry
New Kid on the Glock: Glock 42 Review
Perhaps more than any other handgun introduction in 2014, this one caught the attention of concealed carry fans everywhere. In this Glock 42 review, Dick Jones gives his impression.
Concealed Carry
The Striker-Fired Pistol Challenge
A range test with three popular striker-fired pistols - Glock 17, Smith & Wesson M&P and Springfield XDm - reveals how this design became a winner.
AR-15
AR-15 Review: Colt LE6920MP USA
With a nod toward the AR’s patriotic parentage as the platform created for the U.S. military, the Colt LE6920MP USA looks as cool as it shoots.
Concealed Carry
Handgun Review: The Para Executive Carry
The lighter and easier-to-conceal compact 1911-style semi-auto has met with considerable success, and for good reason. The Para Executive Carry tested in this handgun review is a top contender in the category.