Tag: Personal Defense and Protection

Defending and Protecting Yourself, Family and Property

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Firearms

It Ain’t a Party ‘Till the Trunk Guns Come Out: Top 10 Choices

Trunk guns don’t have to be expensive. They just have to work. Besides your daily carry, you should consider investing in a trunk—sometimes called a truck or beater gun—for those unexpected times you might need back-up or have to bug-out. Here is our top 10 list of the best truck guns.

Cimarron 1911 handgun left side

Range Reports

Cimarron’s Wild Bunch 1911

There are many like it, but the Cimarron 1911 Wild Bunch stands alone. Check out why Bob Campbell recommends this particular model 1911 for Cowboy Action Shooting.

S&W SD 40 with laser

Range Reports

Range Report: Smith and Wesson SD40

Searching for a new reliable handgun within a tight budget isn’t as hard as you may think. Bob Campbell reviews the Smith & Wesson SD 40 .40 caliber pistol and proves its accuracy, concluding it makes a great gun for self-defense.

Hi Point Carbine right side

Firearms

Hi-Point’s Affordable .45 Caliber Carbine

The Hi-Point carbine we are discussing retails for less than $300. I was surprised at the low price and by the performance of this firearm. This is a budget or economy firearm. It isn’t a tack driver at 100 yards, but then few firearms firing a pistol caliber cartridge are. The Hi-Point carbine is a credible home defender, a good recreational shooter, and in a pinch, it will do for small game at modest range. Did we mention the price?

Springfield Range Officer Compact 1911 pistol left

Firearms

Range Report: Springfield Range Officer Compact 1911

A few years ago, Springfield Armory introduced a pistol that became a great success. The Range Officer is a first-class target pistol well worth its modest price, offering a match-grade barrel and accuracy potential that will win any match. Recently, Springfield has offered the concept in a downsized 1911. Does it live up to Springfield Armory 1911’s legacies? Read to find out in this range report.

Shooter with a gun next to a barricade

Safety and Training

The Sinistral Shooter

Are left-handed shooters at a disadvantage? Maybe, but then again, perhaps there are advantages as well. Check out this article on the advantages you may not have been aware of.

Box of Winchester’s light JHP load in black box

Ammunition

All About the .22 Magnum

The .22 Magnum is still a popular rimfire 50 years after its introduction. And the cartridge is still a sensation. Check out this article for recommendations.

Black Colt M4A1, barrel to the right on a white background

Firearms

The Colt M4A1 Rifle — An Old Friend

Colt was first with the most and arguably best; this rifle is one that delivered. Whether you need a first class AR-15 or simply enjoy pride of ownership, the Colt is a great rifle and you’ll discover why in this article on the M4A1.