For those of you looking for a decent holster that won’t break the bank, I submit to you: We The People Holsters. We The People makes holsters that are made out of Kydex and molded to your specific firearm. Of course I chose one for my daily carry piece, the SIG Sauer P365XL. The holster […]
Rittenhouse Trial Closing Arguments
This is a court case for the people. Make no mistake, while you and I are not on trial right now, our rights to self-defense are on trial right now. Anyone who goes into this case with a clear and open mind without politics involved can see that this kid was only trying to help […]
Takeaways From the Rittenhouse Trial
I’ve had the opportunity to watch several clips from the Rittenhouse trial currently taking place, and have been watching it live on and off as my time permits. I can say that there are some interesting things taking place that are important for us to learn from as defenders. Before I move on, I want […]
Can I Use a Hunting Rifle For Home Defense
Several years ago I wrote an article about the Mossberg 500 Flex, and how it was a great dual purpose firearm. For someone who can only afford one gun for hunting and home defense and prefers a shotgun, that’s a great option. But, what if you’re a rifle hunter? Can you use a hunting rifle […]
Best 380 ACP Ammo For Self-Defense
The 380 ACP gets a lot of mixed reviews as a self-defense cartridge. Truth be told, there is a reason for this and many of the “experts” have claimed that it is insufficient for stopping an attack. Other people who I’d consider to be smart have said that the 380 ACP is likely the smallest […]
Pros and Cons To a Pistol Laser
Several years ago a friend of mine showed me his brand new Crimson Trace laser he had just installed on his carry pistol. His reasoning behind his new contraption was that he wanted to be able to hit his target in a home defense scenario in the middle of the night. I can certainly understand […]
Can 9mm Stop A Bear?
Our discussion on the capabilities of the 9mm Luger continue. This time, we’ll be answering the following question: Can 9mm Stop a Bear? Yes, while it is far from the best choice, a 9mm can stop an angry, charging bear under the right circumstances when proper shot placement is achieved and as long as the […]
Can 9mm Shoot Through a Car Door?
Can 9mm shoot through a car door? Yes 9mm can shoot through a car door, but how far the round goes will depend a lot on the ammo being used as well as the angle of the person shooting in relation to the car door. Let’s expand on this further. A while back I took […]
Best 357 Ammo For Bear Defense
There are a lot of differing opinions on the ability of the 357 Magnum round for bear defense. Whether or not you believe it’s a capable round or not doesn’t diminish the fact that some people will use it as their sidearm in the woods no matter what. The truth of the matter is that […]