When training new shooters, especially those new to concealed carry or rookie law enforcement officers, I always provide a solid foundation of basic marksmanship. There is, however, another critical element of preparedness and training for those relying on a firearm for defensive purposes. When I started out many years ago in a law enforcement career, […]
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Handgun Safe Review: Gun Vault 2000
We’ll get to the handgun safe review in a moment, but I wanted to talk about safety for a second … One of the most important aspects of anything regarding guns is safety. Gun safety goes beyond safe handling, trigger control, proper muzzle awareness, knowing your target, and treating all guns as if they are […]
Top 5 Best Guns To Have When SHTF
FIVE GUNS NOT TO BE WITHOUT WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS Let’s pretend for a moment that the world of tax-funded public safety and well-stocked grocery stores are a thing of the past and you, perhaps with a handful of family and friends, must fend for yourself in a tough and perhaps hostile environment. Among the […]
The Arguments For Owning More Than One Handgun
Many people new to concealed carry take that big step of purchasing their first handgun—and stop there. If you’re interested enough in carrying a gun to be reading this article, then you’re likely one of the majority of handgun owners who would benefit from owning two or more handguns. Why? The reasons are numerous. Let’s […]
Are You Training For Everyday Carry?
Most people who apply for a concealed carry permit fail to take into consideration that effective concealed carry is actually a lifestyle change. Approximately 80 percent of the licensed students I work with report that they usually don’t carry on a daily basis. Most say they carry only in their vehicle or while traveling. Along […]
A Primer On The Concealed Carry Gun Holster
If there is one thing you’ll find out as you go on through your career as a concealed gun carrier, it’s that there are as many concealed carry gun holsters as there are firearms manufacturers. Trying to figure out which one is best for you, your method of carry, your body type, and everything else […]
Zenith Firearms Review: MP5 Clone, Z-5K
There are a few guns that reign supreme on the “must have list” for us firearm enthusiasts. Usually such guns as the Colt Python, M1, GI issue 1911, and of course the topic of this review, the MP5. The sad part, is that all of those aforementioned guns are expensive. In fact, I personally don’t […]
6 Commonly Misused Gun Terms
Here are six commonly misused gun terms, and what to say instead One thing that nobody ever likes, is to look dumb for not knowing the lingo in any hobby. The gun industry, while generally filled with a nice bunch of people, has a few bad apples with a primary life mission of correcting people […]
How To Pick The Right AR-15 Sights Or Optics
The popularity of AR-15 rifles seems to grow every year. Even with thousands of choices on the market, more crop up every season. Along with new rifle and carbine choices, options and upgrades for sights abound, to the point of being confusing. Here is a brief guide to help you get maximum mileage and value […]
Leather Gun Belt Review | JM4 Tactical
Many gun owners put a lot of thought into their guns and holsters, but ponder very little about the rest of the carry rig, and the tactical gun belt that holds it all together. Well, I’m here to tell you that this is one of the most important considerations if you carry on your waist […]