For the defensive-minded and those living a prepared lifestyle I have spoken many times about flashlight carry and use. In a previous Gunnersden, article, The Best EDC Flashlights and How to Use Them, I listed the top choices for lights and methods for using a light and a firearm together. While it may seem obvious as […]
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5 Must-Have Home Defense Shotgun Accessories
If you’re like me you appreciate the wide array of uses for a good ole scattergun. Hunting and home defense being at the top of the list. Interestingly the defensive shotgun seems to have lost its following. Even in the law enforcement arena, the shotgun has in many cases been pushed aside in favor of […]
Should I Shoot My Carry Gun?
Once again I came across a comment in a gun forum that’s got me scratching my head. This time around, the question is about whether or not other people shoot their carry gun. The guy posting the comment was buying a new-used carry pistol, and was informed by the seller that he had never shot […]
Best 357 Magnum Revolvers
The 357 Magnum is a legendary handgun cartridge that has solidly earned its spot in the top 10 most popular handgun calibers. It’s a great tool for both self-defense, and dangerous game defense when the right ammo is used along with understanding its limitations. I’ve decided to break this down into what I consider to […]
How Can I Defend Myself If I’m Under 21?
Another question I see asked on internet forums dedicated to concealed carry and self-defense, is regarding those individuals who are not yet of legal age to buy or carry a firearm. Truth be told, you are limited on what you can do if you are under the age of legally being able to carry a […]
5 Industry-Wide Practices That Are False
There are a lot of practices that are industry-wide that many would have you believe are correct. Not only are they not correct, they’re sometimes dangerous. These are things that, as far as I can tell, need to go away completely, or at least be fixed. Some of these are based in merit and have […]
Why Training To Shoot And Move Could Save Your Life
It’s no secret that I’m a big proponent of concealed carry (or open carry if you’re so inclined). I think that every person in the United States should carry a gun for self-defense. The reasons why are numerous, but suffice it to say that you cannot rely on anyone, including the government, to save you. […]
Should I Carry With A Round In The Chamber?
Over time, I’ve admittedly began to run out of things to write about concerning guns. If you look, our humble little blog has nearly 800 posts on it, most of which are written by me. It should come as no surprise that I’ve got nothing left to say. So, it’s nice when I can look […]
Is It A Good Idea To Clear Your Own Home?
Every so often I read something that makes me scratch my head — not necessarily because the thing is stupid, but because we’ve covered the topic before. I’ve covered it when I was editor at Concealed Carry, other people have covered it on other publications, and yet people still do it. So, it obviously needs […]
Grovtec 2-Point Sabre Sling Review: Ready for Personal Defense
Recently I had the chance to test a new sling by Grovtec, of Oregon. It’s called the Sabre and is a 2-point attachment style. I find it to be a good choice for a defensive long gun. Here’s why. The Sabre is made of inch-wide nylon webbing. It’s very lightweight and flexible, adding very little […]