This question is about as close as you can come to the proverbial can of worms. Since I tend to err on the side of responsibility, I’m going to suggest you not attempt to make a citizen’s arrest. I…

It is said that in the Vietnam War, American troops required roughly 50,000 rounds to kill a single enemy combatant. Marine snipers on average used 1.33 rounds per kill. The Government Accountability Office reports that in Iraq and Afghanistan, U.S. forces fire an estimated 250,000 rounds for every insurgent killed.

People have slung around some pretty derogatory terms when describing strong, bold women. (I’m sure you can use your imagination to come up with most of those unpleasant names, so I’ll spare you that…

If you choose a revolver for personal defense, learn to shoot it well in the double-action mode. Cocking the hammer to fire single-action shots wastes time during a high-stress incident. When you…

I learned one meaning of the word “enough” very early on in life. Every once in a while, during my formative years, my father would, without even looking up, utter those two syllables. To paraphrase…

Smith & Wesson is continually improving its 2.0 pistols. One of the latest examples of the ongoing improvement program is the Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm Shield 2.0 with Integral Green Laser Sight. Not…

When I was at a training session at Close Quarters Tactical in Shelby Township, Michigan, we were required to bring our own pistols and ammunition as well as a handful of snap caps (dummy rounds that…

When the media claims that law enforcement supports some particular element of gun control, they are not talking about real working cops. Instead, they almost always use police chiefs as their…

Are you tired of hearing it, yet?  Guns are the problem. The NRA is the problem. The GOP is the problem. Well, here’s the deal. What if guns, the NRA or the GOP really were the problem? What if we…

After hearing some in the mainstream media talk about the number of accessories available for the AR-15, I got to thinking about all the handgun accessories I own. So I selected my Smith & Wesson…

About twenty or so years ago, the quality of aftermarket magazines could be ranked on a scale from horrible to barely passable. Aftermarket magazines were the extras you kept in your range bag,…

Whether you’re new to carrying a firearm for self-defense or have been doing it for decades, you likely already understand that there’s a lot more to protecting yourself than just having a gun. Your…

It took a little while to get the new SIG Sauer P365 because it was the talk of this year’s SHOT Show and among the sales staff at Vance Outdoors in Columbus, Ohio. Every time I was in the shop,…

At a shooting school recently, where I was required to use an OWB holster, I racked the slide during a one-hand-only drill. I hooked the rear sight over the edge of my holster and shoved the gun down…

I am somewhat of a neat freak, and I find myself managing moments of obsessive compulsive behavior by cleaning and straightening various things around our home. But when it comes to our guns, my…

It’s not too often that a company designs a totally different holster, but Urban Carry has come up with something gun owners should love. The Revo Holster system uses interchangeable shells and a…

Back when there were far more true gentlemen, men carried certain everyday items that were germane to their style and dress. There were gentlemen’s pocket watches, handguns (such as .25 ACP Colt 1908…

Last week, we discussed how to call 911 after a confrontation, depending on whether or not shots were fired. Once shots actually are fired, give your name and current location, saying only that you…

I am still completely confused by my sudden and uncontrolled leap into the world of the two-shot, single-action derringer. Without really paying attention, I have suddenly become part of a two-derringer family. I’m looking for holsters. I’m considering carry options. I’m conducting dry-fire practice with Laser Ammo in my office.

Modern hearing protection does more than protect your ears from the loud report of gunfire. It also has the ability to enhance your hearing between shots. This means you can not only shoot safely and…