John Moses Browning is a name that almost all firearms fans are familiar with. Everyone who loves firearms is familiar with the M1911/M1911A1 pistol, one of many achievements of the world’s most prolific firearms designer. Most firearms fans are also familiar with his last design, the Browning Hi-power. A Brief Hi-Power History: Belgian firearms manufacturer […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Negligence of Baldwin and Other Unintended Discharges
I just read yet another article mentioning that the number of accidental shootings was higher than in previous timeframes and I just can’t help but shake my head at that thought. And of course, I’m writing this article on the heels of Alec Baldwin saying that he didn’t pull the trigger on the gun he […]
4 Best 45 ACP Ammo For Self-Defense
45 Automatic is one of the most misunderstood rounds of handgun ammunition ever developed. Before we get into what I’d consider to be the best 45 Auto rounds for self-defense, we’re first going to dispel some myths regarding this cartridge. Just because something is bigger doesn’t necessarily mean it’s better. Then again, just because something […]
XS Sights Offers New Sights for Hunters and Concealed Carry
XS Sights recently showcased its newest products at the 2021 Outdoor News America Gun Writers’ Conference. XS sights is based in Ft Worth, Texas and company spokesperson Addison Monroe was on hand to provide writers a chance to see and try out the new sights, for both rifles and handguns on the indoor range at Texas Gun […]
Should I Buy A Pistol With a Pre-Installed Red Dot?
The pistol red dot is all the rage these days. You can kind of consider it a revolution. What was once considered to be sort of idiotic, reserved only for range toys or competitors, and out of reach for the average concealed carrier, is now well within reach. It’s the new normal. In fact, any […]