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The Islamic State posted a video on Nov. 16 promising an attack on Washington D.C. In the video, a man identified as Al Ghareeb said, “I say to the European countries that we are coming, coming with booby traps and explosives, coming with explosive belts and (gun) silencers and you will be unable to stop us because today we are much stronger than before.” Terrorists will strike anywhere, at anytime. We know that ISIS will strike again. Are you prepared? Read the full story and weigh in with your tips or predictions.
Just because you are in the right does not mean it won’t cost you tens of thousands of dollars to prove it. Where do you draw the line? When do you get involved? Read the full story to see who did it right and who did it wrong.
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.
In these 1-minute Law Shield videos, shooters can get tips on the most important aspects of choosing a carry flashlight, and then see three ways to deploy a light in tandem with a handgun.
In three videos, Law Shield Firearms Program Attorneys Michele Byington, Edwin Walker, and Richard Carter explain what gunowners can expect to happen if they’ve used a gun in self defense:
Law enforcement officials in Missouri and nationwide—including the FBI—have been in biweekly meetings discussing the possibility of widespread riots, looting and violence in case a jury decides not to charge Darren Wilson. Officials are preparing for riots in all major metropolitan areas, not just Ferguson, Missouri. Have you prepared to bug-in in case of civil unrest? Experts agree that staying indoors is best during riots in your city. Read more to learn what you need to know about preparing for riots, looters and civil unrest.
Choosing a handgun for self-defense should never involve a compromise. Thanks to the innovative minds at Glock, you can get full-sized firepower and feel from a compact pistol!
What are the best three firearms and why? If the government allowed us to keep only three firearms in the house, which three would they be and why? Plenty of us would probably choose to lose them in a tragic boating accident, I know. But for the sake of argument, put some thought into it and tell us what you would do. From pistols that convert to proven battle and sniper rifles, here are some of the experts from Cheaper Than Dirt’s picks.
Sometimes during a survival situation, a firearm isn’t your best choice. The loud report will give away your location and you might run out of ammo. During a zombie apocalypse or any other major disaster or end of the world situation, having a stockpile of alternative weapons is a good idea. Machetes, an axe, air guns, slingshots, and spears make excellent hunting and self-defense weapons. Check out the five best alternative weapons for survival in this blog post.
When I fly, I try to stay protected, as always, but I’m obviously limited in what I can bring. The thing is, most people don’t realize there are still a lot of self-defense items you can legally carry onto a plane.
