In my last post I discussed pistol training for self-defense-Phase 2. In this, the last of a three-part series let’s move up the scale of training to Phase-3. Understand, this is a baseline formula for teaching progressive skills to students who are serious about dedicated pistol training. It may not be everyone’s approach, but it has […]
Concealed Carry
Defender’s Gun Jams After First Shot
Yesterday I shared an article that was a defensive gun use. The accompanying video is excellent in more ways than one. You can see the moment the defender pulled his gun and fired the shot. From the other angle you can see the bullet impacting the glass as it whizzes right past the alleged robber’s […]
Ohio Gas Station Owner Shoots At Armed Robber
Mount Sterling, Ohio – The owner of a local gas station pulled his sidearm and fired a single shot in the direction of an armed robber, narrowly missing him. Raj Patel has owned and operated the Mount Sterling BP gas station and store for the past 23 years, and on January 10, 2022 he was […]
Does My Self-Defense Gun Need A Safety?
I saw a question posted recently in a Facebook gun group that caught my eye, mainly because it’s not a topic we’ve covered on this blog before. The question was something like this: How many of you have a manual safety on your carry gun? If so, why? I’ll attempt to answer this question in […]
Pistol Training for Self-Defense-Phase 1
Today people are rushing to obtain their concealed carry license and purchase firearms. Concerns over the changing political climate, the right of self-defense, and gun ownership are at least in part responsible for the drive towards concealed carry and new gun ownership. This article will be the first in a three-part series of a step-by-step […]
What is a Derringer Gun?
One of our main priorities here at Gunner’s Den is education. And one of our main tracts of education is ballistics studies. We do a lot more ammo education than the guns themselves, but it’s a goal of mine to begin focusing more on the guns. So we like to talk about all manners of […]
Bond Arms Stinger Review (9mm and 380 ACP)
Are you looking to expand your concealed carry options? Perhaps looking for a perfect handgun that’s both streamlined and lightweight that will carry easily in a pocket? A new choice is now on the horizon in the form of the Bond Arms Stinger, chambered in either 380 ACP or 9mm Luger. Bond Arms But before […]
Glock 26 VS Canik TP9 Elite SC (Video)
One question coming up a lot these days since I’ve done my first impressions review on Canik’s new sub compact pistol, is how it stacks up against other great sub compact guns like the Glock 26. So, what follows is my Glock 26 VS Canik TP9 Elite SC comparison. First, let’s get the obvious out […]
What Makes a Good Concealed Carry Gun?
There is an ever growing number of concealed carry advocates, and there are more gun owners now than ever before in recent history. Many of these folks have bought their first gun, others are quickly looking for their second gun or their first ideal concealed carry pistol. This post is meant to get you started […]
Ultimate Guide to Concealed Carry For Fat Guys (Positions, Tips, Holsters)
Concealed carry for fat guys is a little more difficult than it is for people of other body types. For us bigger than average dudes, we have a different set of problems when it comes to concealing our firearms on our body. The main reason why is because we’ve got that little extra something special […]
