Taurus Spectrum Review Update: This is an update to my Taurus Spectrum Review article last updated in August of 2019. This is the last time I’ll update this article with new content. I have resolved that this is not a good gun to rely on for self-defense due to the number of malfunctions it has […]
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Top 9 Best 22 Pistols (LR, Magnum, TCM, Semi, Revolver)
There are a lot of these “best 22 pistol” articles out there on the interwebs, but most of them fail to realize one simple truth: There are plenty of guns that deserve to be listed that aren’t chambered in .22LR (long rifle). For some reason, people seem to forget that there are more chamberings than […]
The 4 Basic Firearms Safety Rules
The necessity to be safe while “gun training” cannot be overemphasized … There are rules. The rules must be followed or people could get hurt. Really, that’s how it is with all aspects of life from the job you have, to raising your children, to driving down the road. Take, for example, the simple stop […]
The 5 Cs For Selecting a Concealed Carry Gun
So you completed a concealed carry course and received your license or permit to carry. Or maybe you’ve had your license for a while and are in the market to purchase a serious concealed carry gun. Choices for concealed carry handguns may seem almost endless. The following “Five C” approach may aid you in the […]
JM4 Tactical Holster Review: Quick Click and Carry
Concealed Carry Holster Review, JM4 QCC This is an update to a holster review that was published in August of 2018. I still own this holster and liked them so much I ended up getting several more for different guns. What is the JM4 Tactical Quick Click and Carry? It is essentially a leather concealed […]
Ultimate Guide to Concealed Carry For Women (Written By A Woman)
With an ever-growing number of people (women specifically) purchasing and packing firearms, a whole other industry of concealment holsters has emerged onto the scene. A question I’m often asked is how a woman should carry a gun. I’ve been carrying a handgun on a regular basis for more than 15 years now, which pre-dates my […]
FNS9-C Review in Flat Dark Earth (Update)
The following is an update to the original FNS9-C review, originally published on August 18, 2017. I still own and shoot this gun. FN Herstal has a deep and rich history of manufacturing some of the best guns the world has ever seen. Their pistols are no exception to that rule, and the quality of […]
How To Train For Every Day Carry (EDC)
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 […]
Top 5 Best SHTF Guns
Best SHTF Guns 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. This is more real and possible now than any […]
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 […]
