We all want to be better shooters and to be a better shooter you have to get out and shoot! Unfortunately, we don’t always have the time to get a good long range session in. Others may not have the money to budget in a ton of ammo. With that in mind, there is no […]
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Best AR-15 Manufacturers and Brands [2019]
Who makes the best AR-15s? Why the AR-15? I think we can both agree that the AR-15 is an essential firearm for just about any gun enthusiast. I’m a firm believer that every gun owner needs to own at least one of them. They are the perfect weapon for home-defense, regardless of what any snowflake […]
13 Gunsmith Schools
Gunsmithing Schools: —American Gunsmith Institute American Gunsmithing Institute offers many different video courses on how to repair, clean, and customize many different types of firearms! American Gunsmithing Institute 1325 Imola AvenueWest, Suite 504, Napa, CA 94559 –Ashworth College Ashworth College offers a Gunsmithing Diploma with the instruction taking place online. The college gives students up […]
7 Most Common Places For Crime
The common human response to crime is usually something along the lines of: “I can’t believe that happened in this town.” Or, “why me?” We see it all the time on the news. A journalist interviews a witness or local after any serious crime, and the answer is usually the same, or something very similar to […]
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 […]
JM4 Tactical Holster Review: Quick Click and Carry
Concealed Carry Holster Review, JM4 QCC Generally speaking, I won’t do a holster evaluation unless it’s something really different that you just don’t see everyday. For example, I don’t usually do Kydex holster reviews because everyone and their uncle can get some equipment, make one, and, sadly, many of them are nearly identical to each […]
Improve Your Readiness With These Five Defensive Shooting Positions
You made the decision to carry a sidearm on your person or in your vehicle daily. In addition, you selected a handgun and obtained some baseline training and perhaps shot a qualifying score in a concealed carry class. Your accuracy is good while standing squared up in front of a non-moving target while under little […]
Five Decisions That Will Help You Win a Self-Defense Encounter
When training new shooters, especially those new to concealed carry or rookie law enforcement officers, I always provide a solid foundation of basic marksmanship. There is, however, another critical element of preparedness and training for those relying on a firearm for defensive purposes. When I started out many years ago in a law enforcement career, […]
Taurus Spectrum Review (Yeah, I Bought One)
Taurus Spectrum Review What follows is my Taurus Spectrum Review. I’ve been following this gun for over a year now, first released back in SHOT Show, 2017, then sort of re-announced a couple months ago at the same show, this year. And then, I got a phone call from my buddy at Xtreme Gun Worx, […]
Considerations For Armed Church Security Plan
Have a church security plan for your place of worship (or even your business). Like it or not, Americans have to face the reality of today’s real-world threats right here on our own soil. Some of these threats come from abroad or are influenced by foreign fanaticism. Unfortunately, as witnessed in recent weeks, we must […]