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What Do You Use An AR-15 For?

June 3, 2022 By Joshua Gillem

There has been a common thread among politicians and some other people who think the AR-15 is some magical device that is regularly used thousands of times each year for killing people. I can say unequivocally that this is simply not the case. If you look at the numbers put forth by the FBI, you […]

Filed Under: AR-15, 2A, Defensive Gun, Hunting, Opinion, Rifles Tagged With: ar-15, home defense, hunting, rifles, self-defense

Ideal Home Defense Strategy

June 2, 2022 By Joshua Gillem

UPS robbery

The internet and gun forums are filled with opinions on what to do when someone breaks into your house while you’re there. For the purpose of this article, we’ll put forth the ideal scenario with the understanding that things rarely ever go as planned, and that having a plan b is necessary. No matter what […]

Filed Under: Concealed Carry, Defensive Gun Tagged With: defensive gun, home defense, home defense strategy

Hornady Rapid Safe Shotgun Wall Lock Review

March 30, 2022 By Travis Pike

The Hornady Rapid Safes are designed to fill the gap between safety and rapid access to your firearms. A home defense weapon should be secured, but also be easily accessed. With this in mind, how do you find a compromise between safety and access? The Hornady Rapid Safe series is attempting to provide an easy […]

Filed Under: Gear Reviews Tagged With: gun safe, guns, home defense, Hornady, pump action, safety, shotgun

Best Shotgun Ammo For Home Defense

March 8, 2022 By Joshua Gillem

There is a lot of debate about which is the best type of shotgun ammo for home defense. We have a lot of articles dedicated to home defense shotguns, and plenty of other shotgun articles in general, but nothing dedicated to the ammo you’d use for home defense, specifically. At least, not that I can […]

Filed Under: Ammo, Ballistics, Gun Info, SHOT Show Tagged With: home defense, self-defense, shotgun

What’s The Difference Between Buckshot, Birdshot, and Slugs?

January 5, 2022 By Joshua Gillem

Whether you’re looking for your next home defense gun or something to go hunting with in the woods, it pays for you to know the differences between the different kinds of shotgun shells available in each gauge of shotgun. The below article discusses just that, with examples of each for your reference. Buckshot VS Birdshot […]

Filed Under: Ammo, Gun Info, Shotguns Tagged With: 12 gauge, 20 gauge, ammo, birdshot, buck shot, home defense, home defense shotgun, shot shell, shotgun, slug

Home Defense: How Voice Commands Save Lives

December 14, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

One of the most cringe worthy news articles I read concerning guns and self-defense is when a parent or someone else mistakes a loved one as an intruder in the middle of the night, opens fire on that person, killing them. This sends families into downward spirals and is really sad to hear about. Thankfully […]

Filed Under: Defensive Gun Use, Concealed Carry, Opinion Tagged With: defensive gun use, home defense, how to, voice commands

Wyoming Man Shoots Through Door At Man Attempting To Break In

November 29, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

Cheyenne, Wyoming ~ At approximately 9:30 PM on Friday, November 26th, Cheyenne Police were called to the report of shots fired at the 3800 block of Greenway street. Details remain thin on this story, but as of right now we know that a 51 year old male attempted to break into the above-listed residence. The […]

Filed Under: Breaking News, Concealed Carry, Defensive Gun, News Tagged With: concealed carry, defensive gun use, home defense, self-defense, self-defense lifestyle

Can I Use a Hunting Rifle For Home Defense

November 8, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

Several years ago I wrote an article about the Mossberg 500 Flex, and how it was a great dual purpose firearm. For someone who can only afford one gun for hunting and home defense and prefers a shotgun, that’s a great option. But, what if you’re a rifle hunter? Can you use a hunting rifle […]

Filed Under: Defensive Gun, Ballistics, Gun Info, Opinion, Rifles Tagged With: bolt action, home defense, hunting rifle

3 Dangerous Shotgun Myths That Could Get You Killed

October 1, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

I’m someone who has frequented a local gun store on one or more occasions, and have even worked at gun law seminars when I lived in Pennsylvania. Some of the stuff I’ve heard gun owners and gun shop employees say is enough to get someone in trouble if they actually believe this nonsense. Something I’ve […]

Filed Under: Shotguns, Gun Info Tagged With: guns, home defense, shotgun, shotguns

Where Should I Mount The Red Dot on My AR-15?

August 24, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

I was recently wandering around a gun page where there is a healthy amount of discussion back and forth on various topics. One of the members posted a picture of his AR-15 and the red dot was mounted on the handguard’s rail. The member was accosted by the know-it-alls in the group, made to feel […]

Filed Under: AR-15, Gun Info, Rifles Tagged With: ar-15, defensive weapon, home defense, optic, rifle, rifles, scope

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