Sometime in the process of purchasing a firearm, it is likely a gun owner will seek out some training before carrying the gun on a regular basis. That is because self-defense is a big responsibility. And most firearms instructors, therefore, concentrate on skills likely to be needed.

Features and history vary substantially from one gun to the next. That can make it difficult to choose which firearm is best, or even if one firearm is better than another. The answer to which gun is…

The Mongoose Quick on the Draw Buck 110 Speed Sheath Buck 110 Speed Sheath With millions of Buck 110s still in the field, there remains a strong aftermarket for 110 accessories — specifically…

Options for a college or graduate student in the United States who wants to study firearms are limited. Ironically, more programs for this field of study exist outside of the country. However,…

Some folks may remember a story I shared from years back when an armed gunman entered the middle school only a few miles from our home and took five girls hostage in the locker room next to the…

Winning a fight for your life depends on well-practiced fighting skills and being psychologically prepared to use your gun. Psychological preparedness for combat survival encompasses four elements:…

Like Daniel B. Wesson and Horace Smith roughly 90 years before, Alexander McCormick Sturm and William B. Ruger collaborated to manufacture an innovative pistol. Ruger designed it, while Sturm…

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a three-part series analyzing what muggers look for when targeting victims and what you can do to avoid becoming one. Read Part 1. When we left Lee Michaels, he was…

Not being a company that rests on its laurels, Springfield Armory introduced a new pistol line — the Garrison — in November 2021. The initial line consisted of two .45 ACP-chambered, full-sized…

Somewhere along the line, you probably learned that embracing the concealed carry lifestyle meant you had to make some sacrifices — namely in the way you dress. To avoid showing the outline of your…

On April 11, the White House released a statement announcing a Justice Department rule “cracking down on ghost guns.” Every responsibly armed American wants to see less crime on the streets of this…

If you’re looking for a quick way to make the news, defending your home while naked is one way to go about it.* U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s director of content Kevin Michalowski and criminal…

On April 11, 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Steve Dettelbach as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Dettelbach is Biden’s second nomination during his…

Used Parts: Illinois Man Fights Off Armed Attack A Chicago man was sitting on his front step at around 11 one night when he heard a loud noise. On investigating, he saw two men beneath a vehicle. The…

Whether you’re new to owning a firearm or have had a gun for home defense for years, getting a concealed handgun permit may seem daunting. It doesn’t have to be. There are many reasons and ways to…

In today’s world of emerging cyberattacks, global animosity and increasing natural disasters due to climate change, long-term emergencies are a very real possibility. In the event of one such…

The new M&P Model 12 isn’t Smith & Wesson’s first foray into the world of shotguns. The Model 3000 pump-action was a traditional-style shotgun similar to the Remington 870 and manufactured for Smith…

Amidst the chaos of the last few months, gun sales — particularly of handguns — have jumped up considerably. There are several reasons for this, including fears of social unrest and concerns about…

There are some big decisions to ponder before you decide to carry a concealed firearm. Perhaps surprisingly, most of those considerations have nothing at all to do with which gun, holster or…

Smart Cars I have to use rental cars a lot for work travel, and many of the newer vehicles have some pretty snazzy upgrades, such as side-view mirrors that adjust themselves, sensors that beep if you…