It’s no surprise that a good portion of the gun industry thinks that the 40 S&W is a dead cartridge. While I would certainly say that it’s nowhere near as popular as it once was, I think it’s far from dead. In fact, several of my friends still trust 40 S&W to get the job done if […]
Best Glock for Concealed Carry (Top 8)
Best Glock for concealed carry Gaston Glock’s pistols have certainly made a name for themselves over the past few decades and with good reason. Usually touted as one of the most reliable pistols on the market, Glocks are the go-to self-defense weapon for many concealed carriers. But, which is the best Glock for concealed carry? […]
Constitutional Carry State Map
Constitutional Carry Map: I thought it’d be a good idea to put together a map of Constitutional Carry states and update it each time a new state joins the ranks. The states that are green on the below map are those that are current Constitutional Carry states, or those with passed legislation but with laws […]
5 Reasons to Carry a Flashlight Every Single Day
For the defensive-minded and those living a prepared lifestyle I have spoken many times about flashlight carry and use. In a previous Gunnersden, article, The Best EDC Flashlights and How to Use Them, I listed the top choices for lights and methods for using a light and a firearm together. While it may seem obvious as […]
Handgun Ballistics Chart
The below handgun ballistics chart will give true caliber and diameter of handgun cartridge bullet weight measured in grains, velocity measured in feet per second, energy measured in foot pounds–which also is a good indicator of handgun stopping power, and bullet trajectory measured in inches for the more popular handgun cartridges, (factory ammunition). This handgun […]
Should I Shoot My Carry Gun?
Once again I came across a comment in a gun forum that’s got me scratching my head. This time around, the question is about whether or not other people shoot their carry gun. The guy posting the comment was buying a new-used carry pistol, and was informed by the seller that he had never shot […]
Top 12 Best 9mm Handguns (2023)
Updated from November 2018 and April 2021. This list of the best 9mm pistols has been evolving over the past four or five years. It started out as a short list of seven or so pistols, grew to about 20 with the last iteration, and is being shortened back down again as I’m done trying […]
How Can I Defend Myself If I’m Under 21?
Another question I see asked on internet forums dedicated to concealed carry and self-defense, is regarding those individuals who are not yet of legal age to buy or carry a firearm. Truth be told, you are limited on what you can do if you are under the age of legally being able to carry a […]
An Often Unthought Of Way To Better Prepare Yourself For Self-Defense
If you carry a gun for self-defense, or plan to, it is a commitment that cannot be taken lightly. It is your job before you ever even have to draw your pistol to be as prepared as possible, so you can actually defend yourself. This article is meant to help you get better prepared for […]
