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Best 357 Magnum Ammo For Self-Defense

October 12, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

There tends to be two different trains of thought regarding self-defense ammo. The first thought says a bigger, heavier projectile is best for stopping an attack. The second one says that a smaller, but faster projectile is best. Truth be told, either one can be correct. When comparing 9mm vs 45 ACP, for example, this […]

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Can You Use 9MM FMJ For Self-Defense

September 28, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

The internet is filled with many different opinions on what is right or wrong regarding what type of ammunition you should use in any given situation. While many of the opinions out there mean well, some of them are false, or baked in half truths. Based in fact, let’s examine the answer for the following […]

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Best 357 Ammo For Bear Defense

September 27, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

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 […]

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How To Train With Dummy Rounds

September 23, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

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. […]

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Klik Belt Review

September 22, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

Gun belts are a dime a dozen these days. And, if there is one thing that most gun folks agree on for concealed or open carry, it’s that using an actual gun belt is a necessity. They’re generally stiffer and better suited for the extra weight. They prevent your gun from slipping downward or rolling […]

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How To Fix Your Flinch

September 21, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

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The flinch, or anticipation, is easily one of the biggest culprits for the inaccuracy in shooting. This is something that we all deal with from the newest shooter, to the pro. The difference between the two is how much of a flinch is present, and our individual ability to overcome it. I’ve been shooting for […]

Filed Under: Defensive Gun, Gun Info Tagged With: ammo, concealed carry, guns, self-defense, self-defense lifestyle, training

Topics Your Concealed Carry Course Should Cover

September 17, 2021 By Terry Nelson

Obviously, I support the 2nd Amendment and believe in your right to defend yourself and your family. Whether your state requires a concealed carry license or allows constitutional carry or open carry, I would encourage you to go beyond the norm and find valid training. Some states only mandate an hour or two of classroom time […]

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How To Practice Pistol Skills At Home

September 6, 2021 By Terry Nelson

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 […]

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Taurus Spectrum Review 2021 (Updated Customer Thoughts)

July 23, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

Taurus Spectrum Review

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)

July 9, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

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 […]

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