I peruse gun forums and Facebook groups on a regular basis and sometimes I see questions asked that deserve extra clarification or answers that are downright dangerous. A question I saw just today, was this: Is it safe to dry fire my gun? Yes, you’re more than likely safe to dry fire your gun unless […]
Training
What is Situational Awareness For Self-Defense
Many people and “experts” within our industry speak about situational awareness as one of those things that we must all be practicing at all times. While I don’t disagree with them, I think there is a large population of people who haven’t the foggiest idea what situational awareness even is … so: What is situational […]
Is the Submachine Gun Making a Comeback?
Courtesy US Navy A few years back there was this large declaration that the submachine gun was dead. It had been replaced by shorter rifles like the MK 18 in military use and the law enforcement world going away from the classic MP5 to the M4 and its variants. It seemed like the age of […]
The Best EDC Flashlights, And How To Use Them [2018]
Do you carry a handgun for self-defense? If so, you may also want to carry a good flashlight. The statistics indicate approximately 60% of all confrontations occur in dim light conditions. That does not necessarily mean complete darkness, but rather diminished lighting to the point where your ability to identify the threat is jeopardized. You […]
Boost Your Carbine Training With These Drills
Just about all serious students of home defense have a handgun or two and probably a shotgun prepped and ready around the house. But few folks I know and train seem to consider the carbine for home and vehicle defense. Aside from some potential legal issues while carrying in your car (know your state and […]