Ammunition
Throwback Thursday: 5 Good 9mm Luger Loads for Personal Defense
The 9mm Luger is everyone’s caliber. The 9mm is a powerful number well-suited to personal defense. The 9mm easily jolts…Read More >
Personal Defense
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Firearms
Throwback Thursday: Big Bore, Short Barrel
After many years of carrying a defensive handgun, I find the same formula works today that worked as when I…Read More >
Ammunition
Throwback Thursday: Self-Defense Calibers — Best and Worst Options
In response to a question about what calibers to use for self-defense, the venerable Jeff Cooper once said something along…Read More >
Ammunition
Throwback Thursday: Does Anyone Still Use the .38 Super?
A question that comes up around gun shops is, “Who still uses the .38 Super, if anyone?” I am one…Read More >
AR-15s
Defending the Castle — Home Defense Shotguns, ARs, and PCCs
Your home is your castle, and you should have a good defense. We probably won’t figure in a moat, but…Read More >
Ammunition
Throwback Thursday: 5 Good .223 Remington Loads
The .223 Remington is America’s favorite cartridge according to rifle and ammunition sales. The .223 Remington was developed as a…Read More >
Competitive Shooting
How To: Handgun Manipulation and Clearance Techniques
If the handgun has a malfunction and doesn’t fire or isn’t loaded when expected, the results could be deadly. Speed…Read More >
How-To
Throwback Thursday: How To Stop Anticipating Recoil
New shooters tend to ask me, “How badly is that gun going to kick?” Brand new female shooters in particular psyche themselves up for a gun to hurt them. Even more experienced shooters aren’t immune to flinching. However, flinching or anticipating the recoil affects accuracy. I have five simple tricks to help freeze the flinch and get you right on target in no time.
Ammunition
Throwback Thursday: 5 Good 12 Gauge Buckshot Loads
When choosing a shotgun load for home defense, defense against animals, or area defense, choosing a buckshot load is important.…Read More >
Concealed Carry
5 of the Best Polymer-Frame Pistols
It is no secret that polymer-frame striker-fired pistols dominate today’s market. This dominance isn’t completely based on affordability, but on…Read More >