Consumer Information

The Best .357 Magnum Lever-Action Rifles You’ll Love Shooting

When I began this feature I had a big smile on my face thinking of the many experiences I’ve had…Read More >

Camping & Survival

Apocalypse Guns: Best Firearms for SHTF Scenarios

The subject of emergency guns, or apocalypse guns to use the vernacular, comes up often. I don’t call the pandemic…Read More >

Ammunition

The Benefits of Hornady Defense Ammunition

Among my favorite types of ammunition for personal defense are those using the Hornady eXtreme Terminal Performance bullet. The XTP…Read More >

Concealed Carry

Review: Bul Armory Cherokee Compact

There are quite a few handguns based on the CZ 75 pistol. Some are made cheaply, made to sell, others…Read More >

Ammunition

Tactical Talk: The 20-Gauge for Defense

If you do not have a problem using the 12 gauge, by all means, feel free to do so. After all with the proper technique, most folks can handle the 12 gauge. However, no matter how good you are, the 12 gauge shotgun kicks and kicks hard with some loads. The question is not whether the 12 gauge is viable for self-defense, but instead an examination of why the 20 gauge may outperform the 12 gauge is a self-defense scenario.