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 […]
Concealed Carry
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 […]
How Long Does A Recoil Spring Last?
It clearly states in my SIG P365 owner’s manual that I need to change the recoil spring every 2,500 rounds. This seemed fast to me, so I thought I’d do a hefty amount of research to answer the following question: How long does a recoil spring last? A recoil spring will last between 2,000 and […]
What is Situational Awareness For Self-Defense
Many people and “experts” within our industry speak about situational awareness as one of those things that we must all be practicing at all times. While I don’t disagree with them, I think there is a large population of people who haven’t the foggiest idea what situational awareness even is … so: What is situational […]
Rock Island Armory 3.10 BBR 1911 Review
Looking for a compact 1911 in 45acp with increased magazine capacity? Check out Rock Island Armories/Armscor smallest, lightest, 45 ACP handgun, the BBR Series 3.10. With a 10+1 capacity, the BBR 3.10 comes with one of the highest round counts on the market in a compact 45 ACP. Along with a G10 Grip and a comfortable beavertail grip safety this […]
Top 3 Best 40 Caliber Handguns (And a Runner Up)
It’s no surprise that a good portion of the gun industry thinks that the 40 S&W is a dead cartridge. While I would certainly say that it’s nowhere near as popular as it once was, I think it’s far from dead. In fact, several of my friends still trust 40 S&W to get the job done if […]
