Self Defense

The face of gun ownership is changing, especially in Illinois. Statistically, 60 percent of American gun owners are white, adult males. However, since the introduction to...

Image source: GunsAmerica.com There have been a few events these last few weeks that brought a touchy subject to my mind about self-defense. The first event...

“Dynamic shooting” kind of sounds like something the latest tactical ninja training DVD would be teaching. In reality, it’s really not. There are different types of...

Image source: Handgunsmag.com The first batch of concealed carry permits has been delivered to Illinois residents. The last state in the nation to allow residents the...

Gun manufacturers have overwhelmingly embraced the concealed carry movement that has swept the nation within the past 20 years. More firearms choices are available specifically designed...

As a youth, I was actively involved in the Boy Scouts, which is where I learned the importance of being prepared. It’s the Boy Scout motto....

Image source: Guns.com I've always advocated a .22 pistol as a survival firearm. The .22 round has a lot of disadvantages, but also some real advantages....

The popular AR-15 is being redesigned by some New York gunowners to allow them to still possess the gun, despite SAFE Act laws. Gunowners in other...

Image source: gardenista.com There are times when you might need to reach for something, an object, piece of furniture, a tool, or otherwise, to act as...

Image source: bullettrapinc.com When it comes to pistols, people have a lot of options these days, and the wonder nine handgun has become a mainstay of...