Many gun buyers new to concealed carry are eager to get out on the firing range. That’s great, but some subcompact guns suited for concealed carry are of limited usefulness for extensive practice. Low ammunition capacity and lack of ...
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Ruger LCP: The Lightweight & Discrete Carry Gun That Won’t Let You Down
There was a time when I used to feel bad anytime I bought a Ruger firearm. They made great guns, sure, but the founder’s vision for the right to keep and bear arms in America did not sit well with ...
Read More »The Pocket Pistol That Uses 22 Different Calibers
Recently I had the opportunity to test a type of handgun that I have had little experience with — the derringer. I crossed paths with the folks from Bond Arms in the fall of 2016 at a media event in ...
Read More »The Ruger 10/22 Takedown: The Perfect Survival Rifle?
We recently took a look at a few old-school “survival rifles” but found them lacking in some respects due to either reliability or accuracy. As times change and rifles improve, there is always a new contender for this role and ...
Read More »5 Ways Your Gear Can Cause You To Lose A Gun Fight
When training new shooters, especially rookie law enforcement officers or those new to concealed carry, I always provide a solid foundation of basic marksmanship. There is, however, another critical element of preparedness and training for those relying on a firearm ...
Read More »The Discreet Self-Defense Weapon You Can Carry ANYWHERE Guns Are Banned
It may seem small and not all that threatening at first, but attempt to overpower an individual with a tactical pen — especially a trained individual at that — and you will likely find yourself in lots of pain. Yes, ...
Read More »Is This The Most Overrated ‘Prepper Gun’ On the Market?
One of the more interesting firearms used by the U.S. military was the M6 Aircrew Survival Weapon. This was a superposed 22 Hornet rifle barrel over a .410 shotgun barrel that was usually stored in collapsed form in a tool ...
Read More »It’s The Ultimate Survival Cartridge (Because It Won’t Ever Be Banned)
Developed for use in the famous Model 1873 “Trapdoor” Springfield rifle, the 45-70 cartridge has managed to remain popular and in regular use for nearly 150 years. While commonly regarded as a big-game load – it has been used on ...
Read More »The Silent .22 Round That’s Quieter Than A BB Gun
One of the most popular topics within the survival and prepping community is firearms, and it seems there are as many opinions as there are people. Although there is a great deal of disagreement on which guns and what type ...
Read More »The Big, Overlooked Problem With ‘Constitutional Carry’
You have made the decision to obtain your concealed carry license, but is that enough? In all likelihood, no. Don’t get me wrong; I believe in your right to protect yourself and your family. The problem as I see it, ...
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