In today’s gun world of constant new caliber offerings especially in high powered rifles, so many in fact that I can’t keep up, one may wonder if some of the “old time” cartridges still have a place? One cartridge that has stood the test of time and that I would happily settle for if I […]
The 5 Cs For Selecting a Concealed Carry Gun
So you completed a concealed carry course and received your license or permit to carry. Or maybe you’ve had your license for a while and are in the market to purchase a serious concealed carry gun. Choices for concealed carry handguns may seem almost endless. The following “Five C” approach may aid you in the […]
Improve Your Readiness With These Five Defensive Shooting Positions
You made the decision to carry a sidearm on your person or in your vehicle daily. In addition, you selected a handgun and obtained some baseline training and perhaps shot a qualifying score in a concealed carry class. Your accuracy is good while standing squared up in front of a non-moving target while under little […]
Savage 10 BA Stealth 6.5 Creedmoor Review
Savage 10 BA Stealth 6.5 Creedmoor Review — An affordable 1,000 yard rifle. Hornady Cartridge Company first introduced the 6.5 Creedmoor centerfire rifle cartridge in 2007. It has taken a few years to catch on but it has taken off in popularity and by all appearances won’t be slowing down anytime soon. While talking with […]
How To Train For Every Day Carry (EDC)
Most people who apply for a concealed carry permit fail to take into consideration that effective concealed carry is actually a lifestyle change. Approximately 80 percent of the licensed students I work with report that they usually don’t carry on a daily basis. Most say they carry only in their vehicle or while traveling. Along […]
Top 5 Best SHTF Guns
Best SHTF Guns Let’s pretend for a moment that the world of tax-funded public safety and well-stocked grocery stores are a thing of the past and you, perhaps with a handful of family and friends, must fend for yourself in a tough and perhaps hostile environment. This is more real and possible now than any […]
SIG Ammo Review: A Reliable Choice For Range, Match, And Self-Defense
This is an update to an older Sig Sauer Ammo review. The old review was published in June of 2018. All that has changed is the updated caliber offerings of the ammo, as well as adding links to our ballistic charts throughout the entire article. Sig Sauer Ammo Review Sig Sauer is probably best known […]
Kel Tec CMR 30 Review
Kel-Tec CMR-30 Review If you like compact and maneuverable carbines in the hot 22 WMR rimfire cartridge then the Kel-Tec CMR-30 is a great option. Kel-Tec introduced the CMR in .22 WMR in early 2015 adding another player to their lineup of lightweight, compact rifles. There’s a lot to love about this little gun, and […]
Best Shotguns For Home Defense: Buyer’s Guide (Action Types, Gauges, Etc)
*Editor’s Note: The following article was originally published in October, 2017 but has been updated and republished to continue to reflect the best home defense shotguns as well as serving as a guide to shotgun action types, shotgun gauges, and other important info.* Without a doubt, the shotgun is one of the most versatile firearms […]
3 Near Extinct Pistol Calibers, And Their More Popular Counterparts:
3 Near Extinct Pistol Calibers, and their more popular counterparts: In recent years we have seen a dramatic rise in the popularity of some pistol cartridges. I have had personal experience with these but as is often the case with rifle cartridges, we are now seeing a decline in the demand for some more recently […]
