Looking for a furry companion that can keep you safe and protected? Look no further than these top six dog breeds for protection. Read until the end for a bonus most people don’t think about. These…

Whether you’re new to owning a firearm or have had a gun for home defense for years, getting a concealed carry permit may seem daunting. It doesn’t have to be. There are many reasons and ways to carry a concealed weapon, but the first step is knowing the laws.

Before the 9mm became America’s default self-defense cartridge, the concealed carry market was an afterthought, consisting of lightweight handguns that fired small cartridges or scaled-down duty…

The collegiate shooting team at Hillsdale College won its first College Nationals title for the Scholastic Action Pistol Shooting Program in 2022. Located in Hillsdale, Michigan, the team and…

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part 2 of a four-part series on domestic abuse and self-defense. This article analyzes the challenges, obstacles and dangers of escaping an abusive relationship. Part 1 | Part…

Kevin Michalowski and criminal defense attorney Tom Grieve discuss the qualities gun owners should be looking for in their self-defense lawyers. After firing your gun in self-defense, you won’t be…

In 1736, Benjamin Franklin counseled fire-threatened Philadelphians that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Clearly, some careful forethought and preparation is better than…

An equalizer can be any instrument one uses to balance the odds in his or her favor if faced with a violent assault by a larger, stronger or more skilled opponent. It can be anything from a 2×4 to a firearm. Thus, Smith & Wesson aptly named its Equalizer pistols.

We’re taught good manners at an early age. We’re taught we should help others when we can. These lessons make for a polite, functional society. Some people do not receive this training or simply…

If you are thinking of buying a gun, the best thing you can do is educate yourself before you walk into the gun store or up to the gun counter of that big outdoor retailer. To that end, here are a…

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

Like all of KelTec’s firearms, the new striker-fired P15 9mm is innovative, reliable and affordable. But there’s more to the micro-compact 9mm. It is the lightest and thinnest double-stack pistol on…

City Folk v. Country Folk: Oregon Many rural voters in Oregon discovered that the November 2022 midterm elections were far more than a vote for their state representatives. The unfortunate Measure…

Movement while shooting is an essential part of any effective defense. The ability to move will help defenders put distance between themselves and an attacker. A moving target is also more difficult…

I’m concerned about the average American gun owner’s diet. And I don’t mean the amount of carbs, fats or sugars we’re devouring. I’m not referring to calorie intake, either. What I mean is that many…

Smith & Wesson has offered good-quality revolvers for more than 150 years. Beginning with the No. 1 .22 Short revolver and advancing to modern Magnums, those needing a credible defensive handgun have…

As the original U.S. armory, Springfield Armory manufactured all sorts of firearms between 1777 and 1968. Their 1942 M1 Garand is the most treasured firearm in my safe. It was armory refurbished in…

It’s understandable if you’re a bit envious of a fellow gun owner who lives in a rural area where he or she can shoot a gun on his or her property (with an appropriate backstop) or travel to a range…

During my time as a professional trainer, peace officer and sometimes gunsmith, I have seen many handgun malfunctions. The majority are a result of operator error, and many of those are a result of…

Many Americans are coming to the realization that the best first line of defense is themselves. According to a 2021 article published by U.S. News & World Report, 5 million Americans became gun…