Where It All Began In 1996, Ashley Emerson’s desire to improve night sights led to the founding of Ashley Research & Development. Partnering with Edward Pastusek, founder of Horizon Tech, a precision manufacturing company, they laid the foundation for what would become one of the most infl …

What up, everyone! If you're wondering whether XS Sights are the right choice for your firearm, you've come to the right place. When we are out in the world and people ask us “What are XS Sights”, we have a variety of different answers and we wanted to address them all in this blog. We'r …

  POV from a female. What to consider when you decide to conceal and carry for protection. As a woman who carries a firearm for concealed carry, there are several important considerations to keep in mind to ensure safety, comfort, and effectiveness. Here are some key factors for women to consi …

In the realm of self-defense and personal protection, firearms are becoming a popular choice for women who are serious about their safety. But choosing the right gun can be a daunting task, particularly for those who are new to firearms or have specific needs. This blog post is tailored to provide a …

Who doesn’t love a road trip? Especially if you get to work on guns. A few weeks back, team XS’ marketing and engineering team hit the road and traveled down to San Antonio to take the Glock Armorers professional training course at Nardis Gun Club. Nardis has an absolutely beautiful faci …

There are various subgroups of shooters: male and female, seasoned and novice, competition, hunting, and defensive. Each subgroup of shooters has its own needs for a firearm. This article is going to combine female shooters and beginners. It will focus on the needs particular to the female populati …

Normally, I write about shooting drills. Drills are one of the ways to practice and improve your skills as a shooter. Sometimes, I write about a standard or qualification course of fire. Standards and quals are a way of testing your skill set so that you can determine if you’ve improved or wha …

January 14-16th, I was able to take part and help instruct and participate in the Long-Range Hunting Course taught by Andrew Brady of Lone Star Armory. This course teaches the proper mechanics of marksmanship, shooting targets, and game at longer distances with learning the equipment you have a …