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 […]
Defensive Gun
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 […]
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 […]
Improve Your Grip to Improve Your Shooting
There is a bunch of stuff that can go wrong when shooting a pistol if you have a poor grip on the gun. We’re going to tackle some of those issues really quick, and then go over how to grip a semi-auto pistol the way the experts are currently teaching. Having a proper grip on […]
Right To Bear Insurance Overview
You may have heard that there is a new self-defense insurance in town. This, of course, is meant to compete with the likes of USCCA, US Law Shield, and CCW Safe. But is this new self-defense insurance any different or better than the rest out there? I put together an overview below, and in the […]
What To Do If A Killer Has Body Armor On
We live in the age of increased violence. Even during a downward spiral of crime, there seems to be more violent crimes and shootings being reported. I won’t bother you with any conspiracy theories about why this is, though many abound. Instead, let’s discuss what you should do if you encounter a bad guy who […]
Safariland 575 GLS Slim Review
A couple months back I was contacted by a rep at Safariland to see if I’d be willing to do a review on one of their holsters, the 575 GLS Slim, for my micro compact Springfield Hellcat. Safariland is known as being one of the best holster makers for people who seek an active retention […]
