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 […]
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Non-Gun Training You May Want to Consider
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 […]
Gun Training in Harsh Conditions
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 […]
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? […]
How Much Ammo Should I Carry For Self Defense?
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 […]
Taurus Spectrum Review 2021 (Updated Customer Thoughts)
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 […]
10MM Auto Ballistics Charts and Cartridge Guide
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 […]
The Best EDC Flashlights, And How To Use Them [2021]
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 […]
5.7X28 VS 9mm Luger Ballistics and Other Info
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 […]
Open VS Concealed Carry
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 […]
