Molly and Robert Duncan were returning from breakfast one Wednesday morning in Grinnell, Ohio, with no reason to suspect trouble on a bright spring day. But trouble came anyway. Cheryl, Robert’s…

Well, it’s definitely March in Alabama. We have had the heat on in the chilly mornings and then blasted the air conditioner in the humid afternoons while also mixing in a few open windows here and…

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part series on Mychael Waller’s self-defense incident. Part 2, which details what happened to Mychael and his son MJ after this incident, appeared in the…

Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we will…

Improvised weapons can best be explained as objects one has on hand. These may not be designed for the purpose of personal defense but, in the moment, can be used in this capacity. When a firearm…

Those new to shooting may have a lot of questions about firearms maintenance — one of those being how often to change springs in their handguns. It is an important question. And I’m happy that new…

Recently, an individual posted a question about a “clear case of self-defense” on the question-and-answer website Quora. After examining posts in gun groups on Facebook and elsewhere, I’ve determined…

Last Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two gun-control bills that all responsibly armed Americans should be aware of. Both pieces of legislation will go before the Senate for a vote…

“How do pistols work?” “What is the difference between double-action and single-action guns?” “How do you clear common pistol malfunctions?” New shooters ask pressing questions when starting their…

With smartphones just about everywhere nowadays, you’ll likely see people snapping photos — maybe even taking some selfies — on the shooting range. As long as safety isn’t compromised in any way,…

Spring is right around the corner, and that means we can finally shed those coats, hoodies and extra layers and get outdoors to enjoy the fresh air and abundant sunshine. It’s time to bust out those…

Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task armed Americans must undertake. To help with that, we will be…

Although most gun owners’ attention is on Rep. Jackson Lee’s “Sabika Sheikh Firearm Licensing and Registration Act” (H.R. 127), a few western states are making strikes when it comes to pro-gun…

Two days ago, U.S. Concealed Carry Association Founder and CEO Tim Schmidt sat down with North Carolina Rep. Richard Hudson (R), the man behind introducing to Congress the National Concealed Carry…

The Ruger American .350 Legend Compact Ranch Rifle is simply the best, most handy bolt-action rifle I have ever tested. It could be the ultimate post-pandemic survival gun on the market. Both the…

James Ott could have shot him, and investigating sheriff’s deputies wondered why he hadn’t. After all, James had been assaulted in his own home by a stranger. He was bleeding copiously from wounds to…

With International Women’s Day recognized yesterday, March 8, and celebrated throughout this week, I didn’t want to pass up a chance to touch on the significance of women in the firearms community.…

Something in the Air: Utah Bar Employee Stops Shooting Spree A downtown Salt Lake City nightclub was the scene of a harrowing experience for all concerned. It started when a man left the club at…

Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we will…

A firearms instructor should remain current on ammunition ballistics and testing relevant to his or her area of expertise. New products are continually introduced, making staying up-to-date with all…