Concealed Carry
Red Dot or Iron Sights for a Self-Defense Encounter
Red dot sights are becoming too prevalent to ignore. As an experimenter and trainer, I keep on hand as many…Read More >
Personal Defense
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Camping & Survival
Throwback Thursday: Best Guns and Gear for Hiking
I have been hiking, camping, and hunting practically all of my life. I suppose the term “spelunking” might also apply…Read More >
Concealed Carry
Understanding Shooting With Low or No Light
According to FBI statistics, most lethal encounters take place at night in low or no light, average 3 shots, and…Read More >
AR-15s
Throwback Thursday: Springfield SAINT AR-15
Among the most modern rifles and a great seller across the board, the Springfield SAINT is by any standard a…Read More >
Ammunition
Throwback: .45 Colt — An Old Cartridge With a Lot to Offer
When you look at the properties of a cartridge, you should understand what the cartridge was designed to do. The…Read More >
Personal Defense
How to Handle a Firearm in the Home
Today, most people are overly concerned about having a firearm in the household that is at once available for home…Read More >
Gear, Parts and Accessories
Flashlights For Defense Use — Not Optional
When I carry a handgun for personal defense, which is every day, I also carry a knife, light, and spare…Read More >
How-To
How To Use the Flash Sight Picture Shooting Method
As an instructor, one of the most difficult concepts for me to teach students is the FSP. One of the…Read More >
Consumer Information
Throwback Thursday: 6 Best Pump-Action Shotguns
Among the most robust, reliable, and effective shoulder-fired firearms is the pump-action shotgun. The pump-action shotgun may be simple to…Read More >
Competitive Shooting
Eye Dominance and Cross-Eye Dominant Shooting
The first time I pulled the trigger on a real, loaded gun, it was my father’s 16-gauge Model 12. I…Read More >