Earlier this year, Springfield Armory released a new variant of its unique 1911, the Emissary. This new gun is a 9mm, commander-size gun with a 4.25-inch barrel. Like its stablemates in the Emissary barn, this latest edition has a lot to offer for the 1911 aficionado. This and others in the Emissary series are striking […]
Concealed Carry
Good Guy With A Gun is NOT A Myth And Other Facts
Once again we see that a good guy with a gun is not only capable, but necessary to stop a threat. It happens more than can ever be reported on, and the anti-gun crowd despise the stories where a good Samaritan stops a mass shooting from taking place. Why? Because it doesn’t fit their narrative […]
How To Be The Grey Man in a Crowd
A grey man is one who fits in. He doesn’t look tactical in any way and fits in like he is supposed to be there. Please know that when I say “man” I’m also including the better looking, not to mention smarter, of our species. Then again, women tend to fit in better than men […]
Kore Essentials EDC Gun Belt Review
A good belt is one of the most overlooked parts of carrying a gun. A lot of folks put hundreds or thousands of dollars in their gun and holster rig, only to use a cheap, weak, and flimsy piece of leather to hold it to their body. If you couldn’t tell by my snarky tone, […]
Carbine Self Defense Principles
I am fortunate to live where carry of a firearm in a vehicle is not a legal concern and therefore routinely have a carbine readily accessible in my car and home at all times. Most defensive mined people who are serious about self-reliance have a handgun prepped and ready around the house, in the car […]
How to Deal With Civil Unrest
We are at a volatile point in the history of these United States. There seem to be two sides that absolutely despise each other. It has gotten to the point in some circles that they no longer even talk to each other, and some even “unfriend” each other on social media platforms. To be sure, […]
Should You Draw Your Gun When Staring Down A Barrel Yourself?
For a recent defensive gun use story I wrote, a social media commentator mentioned that she didn’t see a problem with drawing your gun when you’re looking down the barrel of a gun yourself. Her language was actually much more colorful than that, but I’ll spare you the details. I thought I’d take a minute […]
Ideal Home Defense Strategy
The internet and gun forums are filled with opinions on what to do when someone breaks into your house while you’re there. For the purpose of this article, we’ll put forth the ideal scenario with the understanding that things rarely ever go as planned, and that having a plan b is necessary. No matter what […]
Pros and Cons to The Concealed Carry Revolver
Making a comeback in the self-defense market is the concealed carry revolver, with more of them being released every year in a plethora of different calibers. But a lot of newer gun owners aren’t as familiar with this handgun and don’t know if a revolver is right for their self-defense purposes. Let’s take a look […]
What Makes A Good Carry Holster?
One of the most important considerations for carrying a gun for self-defense is the holster you use to hold said gun. But, even though it is an important choice, because a bad holster can be dangerous, it is one of those things that many gun carriers don’t give a second thought. They may go to […]
