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 […]
Glock 45 MOS Review
I’ve had a G45 MOS for several months now and can say that it has been very good to me. The Glock 45 MOS is an optic ready 9mm pistol that is similar in size to a G19X. What follows is my Glock 45 MOS review — Glock 45 MOS Review: Glock’s pistols are currently […]
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 […]
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 […]
Trail Running With A Gun
I’m a huge advocate of concealed carry and self-defense. I’m not just of the mind that you should have the ability to defend yourself against a criminal while out in town or in the store, but wherever you may be. I’ve written recently about what I’d call the best concealed carry holsters for runners, in […]
Improve Your Readiness With These Five Defensive Shooting Positions
You made the decision to carry a sidearm on your person or in your vehicle daily. In addition, you selected a handgun and obtained some baseline training and perhaps shot a qualifying score in a concealed carry class. Your accuracy is good while standing squared up in front of a non-moving target while under little […]
How To Train For Every Day Carry (EDC)
Most people who apply for a concealed carry permit fail to take into consideration that effective concealed carry is actually a lifestyle change. Approximately 80 percent of the licensed students I work with report that they usually don’t carry on a daily basis. Most say they carry only in their vehicle or while traveling. Along […]