Ed Head

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Ed Head (1949 - 2022) was a regular on Shooting Gallery, Gun Stories and Down Range TV. He worked for almost 30 years in law enforcement, first in the United States Air Force and then with the United States Border Patrol, retiring as a Field Operations Supervisor. During his Border Patrol career, Ed worked in a variety of patrol, investigative and training capacities. Ed had an extensive background as a firearms instructor, having trained thousands, ranging from beginners to police, military and special operations personnel. Having taught at Gunsite for 20 years, Ed first trained there under the world famous shooting school’s founder, Jeff Cooper, then later ran the school as the operations manager for more than five years. Ed passed away on September 16, 2022.

Review: Ruger Ranch Rifle .223

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The lightweight Ruger Ranch Rifle is accurate, inexpensive and versatile. This new rifle is an extension of an already very full lineup in the American Rifle series.

Ruger 6.5 Creedmoor Scout and Leupold Optics

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Ed spends some time at Gunsite's York Range to try out the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle (GSR) in 6.5, and the Leupold GR 12-40X60 HD.

Review: Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Officer-Style Model

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Ed Head has tested Ruger's newest addition to their SR1911 line of models. This soft shooting "baby 1911" is great for new shooters, ladies and even manly men.

Review: Lipsey’s Ruger GP100 .44 Special

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Lipsey’s and Ruger have done a fine job producing a revolver Skeeter wanted and .44 Special fans have been hoping for.

Review: Ruger GP100 Seven Shot

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If you would like to have a high quality .357 Magnum revolver that will last for generations you should consider the Ruger GP100.

Review: The Sig P238

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Sig Sauer’s P238 is an excellent example of the kind of pistol concealed carriers, and especially women, are looking for.

A Blast From The Past: Ruger .44 Carbine

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This carbine was designed as a close range carbine for deer hunting in dense woods and was released in 1961 and manufactured until 1985.

Review: Ruger 7.62X39 American Ranch Rifle

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This compact bolt-action rifle can now be combined with the power and availability of a popular AK cartridge.

Review: Colt Competition Pistol 9mm

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Colt and their 9mm Competition Pistol is one example of the guns they’ve made in both calibers. Across the board, Colt 1911s in 9mm outsell those in .45ACP by a substantial margin.

Review: Ruger AR 556 MPR

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This Multi-Purpose Rifle is designed to fill a number of needs from recreational and defensive shooting to competitive and hunting needs.