All guns will jam from time to time, to include the best semi-auto pistol to your classic revolver. The difference between the two, is that when a semi-auto jams, like a Glock, it’s usually easy to fix. Comparatively, when a revolver jams, it may require the gun to come apart in order to be fixed […]
Concealed Carry
3 Reasons Why Taking Advanced Training is Good
I know I’m going to catch some heat from at least some of you on this, and that’s okay. We’re all at different stages of the journey for our preparedness when it comes to self-defense. While I don’t think training should be required for people to enjoy their Second Amendment rights, I do believe that […]
Top 9 Best 22 Pistols (LR, Magnum, TCM, Semi, Revolver)
There are a lot of these “best 22 pistol” articles out there on the interwebs, but most of them fail to realize one simple truth: There are plenty of guns that deserve to be listed that aren’t chambered in .22LR (long rifle). For some reason, people seem to forget that there are more chamberings than […]
5.7X28 VS 9mm Luger Ballistics and Other Info
Welcome to the caliber wars. We don’t handle this topic the same way everyone else does. Most folks like to just pick a winner, but my goal is to help you figure out which gun you need to buy. All of what I say here is based on actual experience, as I own guns in […]
Concealed Carry Tips, Part 2: All About Gear and Mindset
Continuing on with our concealed carry tips for both the beginner and the veteran carrier, we move on to gear and mindset. We’ll cover these things in a moment, but first, if you haven’t read part 1 yet, you can do so, here. Concealed Carry Tips — The tips found in this article are meant […]
How to Reduce Recoil on a Handgun
One of the most popular reasons for people not carrying the most effective gun they can is because they cannot handle its recoil. Everyone feels it differently, and these tips will not be able to help everyone. Part of the reason why they won’t help everyone is because some people have medical issues. I’d like […]
Open VS Concealed Carry
This article will take a more in depth look at the two different modes of carrying a gun for self-defense: Open carry VS Concealed carry, which one is better? To be sure, each type of self-defense has its own positives and negatives associated with it. Our goal is to look at each method more in […]
The 4 Basic Firearms Safety Rules
The necessity to be safe while “gun training” cannot be overemphasized … There are rules. The rules must be followed or people could get hurt. Really, that’s how it is with all aspects of life from the job you have, to raising your children, to driving down the road. Take, for example, the simple stop […]
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 […]
357 Magnum VS 44 Magnum
These two magnum cartridges are some of the most versatile we’ve ever compared on this website. And believe me when I say that one of our primary focuses is on ballistics studies. Both of these calibers are used in handguns and rifles. Both platforms can be used for hunting or self-defense. And while the goal […]
