From the Bench: Essential information for new hunters in the Prairie State By Hootey Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company Updated July 1, 2025...

From the Bench: Exploring how different cultures shaped firearms development and craftsmanship By Hootey Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company...

From the Bench: The facts about defensive situations and practical CCW considerations By Hootey Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company Originally...

From the Bench: Where precision meets the improbable By Hootey Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company July 1, 2025 Now, I know what you're...

From the Bench: A gunsmith's guide to choosing quality ammunition in 2025 By Hootey Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company Originally published...

The Story That Defied Conventional Wisdom Picture this: You're reading a hunting magazine over your morning coffee, and you come across a...

No Matter Your Era, We Got Your Six! When you're in the field hunting your prey of choice during Illinois hunting season, there are some...

From the Bench: Studying the legacy of a true craftsman By Hootey Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company July 9, 2025 As someone still learning...

From the Bench: Updated for 2025 with current best practices and professional insights By Hootey Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company Originally...

From the Bench: Understanding the reality behind suppressor technology By Kevin Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company Originally published 2019 |...

From the Bench: Understanding the weapons that defined America's most notorious outlaws By Hootey Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company...

Originally Written: January 25, 2021 | Revised and Updated: July 1, 2025 When I started Blue Coat Arms Company, my mission was...

From the Bench: Why knowledge matters more than emotion in the firearms debate By Kevin Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company Updated July 1,...

The Remington 1100 shotgun was originally designed by Wayne Leek and was first produced in 1963 as the successor to the Model 58 and 878....

Today we are going to discuss one of my favorite platforms, the 1911. Specifically the Rock Island 1911A1 Tactical. This is the gun that...

Firearms have been a well-integrated part of American life ever since the British military tried to disarm the citizens of Massachusetts...

The 3-line rifle, Model 1891, better known around the world as the Mosin Nagant, has a very detailed and interesting history. It is also...

Historical evidence proves the Founders knew exactly what they were doing By Hootey Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company Originally Published:...

From the Bench: Learning the balance between improvement and preservation By Hootey Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company July 9, 2025 As someone...

From the Bench: Reflecting on moments when humanity transcends conflict By Hootey Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company Updated July 2, 2025 As...