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 […]
defensive gun use
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 […]
How To Train With Dummy Rounds
A lot of people use dummy rounds in their dry fire training, but many don’t know that they can also use dummy rounds at the range. In this article we’re going to take a look at some of the ways people can use them to train, with the end goal of elevating our gun skills. […]
Pros and Cons of a Concealed Carry Gun Belt
Utilizing the right kind of gear for your defensive purposes is a good idea. This is true for holsters and the gun you choose, as well as how you keep it all together with your belt. Anyone who is serious about their self-defense purposes is going to seek out the best equipment they can afford […]
How To Practice Pistol Skills At Home
Ways to Practice pistol skills at home Although ammunition is somewhat more available again, costs for purchasing that ammo remain high. Consequently, you may find it difficult and perhaps even cost-prohibitive to go to the gun range on a weekly or even monthly basis. Make no mistake; I believe you should get on the range […]
Female Homeowner Shoots Burglar After Warning Shots Fail
San Benito County, CA — A woman was forced to defend herself with her firearm when she woke up to an 18 year old burglar named Ocean Burger in her home. This defensive gun use happened at about six o’clock in the morning, this past Monday in the 33 hundred block of Cienega Road. The […]
The Tale Of Two Hammers, and a Lesson Learned
Rarely do incidents mimic each other in two different states at two different times, involving different people. But that is exactly what happened here. These stories are nearly identical, with one exception. That exception is that the first incident shows a woman willing to defend herself with her gun the moment she noticed a threat. […]
Female Concealed Carrier Shoots Robber
Miami-Dade County, FL — An alleged attempted robber is listed in critical condition after being shot multiple times by a 23 year old female with a concealed carry license. The incident happened shortly after 7 in the morning at the Northwest 79th and 13th Court Valero gas station. Nearby residents told reporting news agency Local […]
Thief Turns Car Toward Property Owner, Gets Shot In Face
Clyde Township, Michigan — The St. Clair County Sheriff had deputies dispatched after receiving a call of a breaking and entering taking place at a pole barn in the 6000 block of Lapeer Rd in Clyde Township this past Monday afternoon at about 3:30 PM. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the property owner was an […]
