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300 Blackout VS 7.62X39 Ballistics, Cost, Uses, Etc

August 9, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

Here we are again, with another one of our cartridge comparison articles. Our goal isn’t necessarily to say one is better than the other, but to help you figure out which is better for you based on certain facts that I’ve experienced firsthand. 7.62X39 VS 300 BLK Which one is better? In terms of downrange […]

Filed Under: Ammo, Ballistics, Gun Info Tagged With: guns, hunting, rifle, self-defense

Non-Gun Training You May Want to Consider

August 8, 2021 By Terry Nelson

You have put in years on the pistol range to include advanced training with well-known instructors. You carry concealed daily and are proactive in your mental preparations and awareness. But are there other skillsets and training regimens you might possibly want to consider to make yourself and family an even harder target? Even if you […]

Filed Under: Defensive Gun, Training Tagged With: concealed carry, firearms, self-defense, training

Gun Training in Harsh Conditions

July 31, 2021 By Terry Nelson

I am an advocate of an ongoing training regimen for your defensive lifestyle. I believe in training with a purpose, regardless of the subject matter. In this article, however, I am mostly discussing your training time on the gun range in more adverse conditions.   Many of my students go to the range on a regular […]

Filed Under: Defensive Gun, Training Tagged With: concealed carry, gun training, self-defense

Best Glock for Concealed Carry (Top 8)

July 29, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

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? […]

Filed Under: Best Of Lists, Concealed Carry, Handguns Tagged With: best glocks, best guns, best lists, best of, concealed carry, self-defense

How Much Ammo Should I Carry For Self Defense?

July 26, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

The amount of ammunition you’ll end up carrying is a very subjective thing. What I deem necessary for myself may be way too much for you to consider. Or, maybe you think I don’t carry as much as I should. Either way, each person will be different. And, most people will choose to not carry […]

Filed Under: Concealed Carry, Defensive Gun Tagged With: ammo, concealed carry, open carry, self-defense

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 […]

Filed Under: Gear Reviews, Gun Reviews, Handguns Tagged With: .380 acp, Great American Outdoor Show, pocket pistol, second amendment, Second Amendment News, self-defense, self-defense lifestyle, SHOT Show 2017, training

10MM Auto Ballistics Charts and Cartridge Guide

July 22, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

Double Tap 10mm

10mm History: 10mm Auto is the brainchild of Colonel Jeff Cooper, introduced in 1983 with the Bren Ten pistol. It’s parent case is the 30 Remington, and it was later adopted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation after meeting the required ballistics testing of the agency. There was a well-known FBI shootout that took place […]

Filed Under: Ballistics, Gun Info Tagged With: 10mm, auto, ballistics charts, handgun ballistics, hunting, pistol, self-defense

The Best EDC Flashlights, And How To Use Them [2021]

July 17, 2021 By Terry Nelson

My EDC

Do you carry a handgun for self-defense? If so, you may also want to carry a good flashlight. The statistics indicate approximately 60% of all confrontations occur in dim light conditions. That does not necessarily mean complete darkness, but rather diminished lighting to the point where your ability to identify the threat is jeopardized. You […]

Filed Under: Gun Info, Training Tagged With: concealed carry, edc, flashlight, low light, self-defense

5.7X28 VS 9mm Luger Ballistics and Other Info

July 8, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

Welcome to the caliber wars. We don’t handle this topic the same way everyone else does. Most folks like to just pick a winner, but my goal is to help you figure out which gun you need to buy. All of what I say here is based on actual experience, as I own guns in […]

Filed Under: Ballistics, Concealed Carry, Defensive Gun, Gun Info Tagged With: 5.7X28, 9mm, ballistics, concealed carry, handgun, self-defense

Open VS Concealed Carry

July 6, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

This article will take a more in depth look at the two different modes of carrying a gun for self-defense: Open carry VS Concealed carry, which one is better? To be sure, each type of self-defense has its own positives and negatives associated with it. Our goal is to look at each method more in […]

Filed Under: Concealed Carry, Defensive Gun, Gun Info, Handguns Tagged With: concealed carry, open carry, pros and cons, self-defense

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