This just in: The Jury of peers has ruled after a few days of deliberation that Kyle Rittenhouse is not guilty on all five charges that have been brought to him from the state. This comes just a day after certain members of the mainstream media made an attempt at intimidating the Jury as they […]
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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 […]
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 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 […]