Competitive Shooting
Self-taught or trained? Are you really prepared for a fight?
One of the chief concerns trainers have — People don’t know, what they don’t know. When it comes to guns,…Read More >
Personal Defense
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Firearms
What’s the Best Gun for Home Defense? It’s not a Handgun, Shotgun, or AR-15…
In today’s world, there are countless firearms available for home defense. You will no doubt find many recommendations, especially for…Read More >
Personal Defense
Pillow, Gun Safe, or Nightstand — Where Should You Keep Your Home-Ready Handgun?
When you carry a handgun, the choice of carry mode isn’t that difficult. For most, strong side on the hip…Read More >
Firearms
Throwback Thursday: How to Use a Double-Action Revolver Effectively
The double-action revolver is a timeless personal defense handgun. The double-action revolver is not only popular, there are new introductions…Read More >
AR-15s
Throwback Thursday: How to Legally Build an AR Pistol
There’s nothing better than shooting a sleek, powerful AR pistol… except shooting one that you build with all your favorite…Read More >
Concealed Carry
Summer Carry: Galco FasTrax PAC Fanny Pack Holster
As the temperature rises and things heat up — especially here in Texas — our clothing options change. Jackets, sweaters,…Read More >
Competitive Shooting
Shooting 101: Recoil Control and Marksmanship
I began shooting with a .22 revolver, moved up to a .38 Special, and then a .357 Magnum, firing quite…Read More >
Concealed Carry
Rock Island AL3.0 .357 Magnum
The handgun under review is a burly and reliable .357 Magnum double-action revolver. A bit of background is necessary. Rock…Read More >
Competitive Shooting
Front Sight, Front Sight — It’s a Gun Thing!
I was running a tactical course and doing my dead level best to put the pumpkin balls from my 1911…Read More >
Personal Defense
Wound Potential Over Capacity — Hits and Bullets Matter
Many shooters have come to regard ammunition capacity as more important than wound potential. While a reserve of ammunition is…Read More >