7 Tips to Stay Safe in Winter
In much of this country, we’ve hit the time of year in which it can get cold enough to kill you. Honestly, I’ve seen everything line up just wrong enough for people to go hypothermic on the Fourth of…
Continue Reading →7 Tips to Stay Safe in Winter
In much of this country, we’ve hit the time of year in which it can get cold enough to kill you. Honestly, I’ve seen everything line up just wrong enough for people to go hypothermic on the Fourth of…
Continue Reading →Two Lives Lost: Lessons Learned from the Drejka Shooting
by Chip Eberhart and Thomas Glasgow Recent defensive-gun-use news tells the tragic tale of two men who became victims of an incident in a Circle A Food Store parking lot. It is not our intent to make…
Continue Reading →The Orthodox Jew Who Bought a Nazi Gun
I have really enjoyed getting to know author Yehuda Remer over these last few years, and I would definitely consider him to be a good friend of mine. So when he told me of a very unique purchase he…
Continue Reading →Armed for Good: Giving Back to Our Communities of Faith
During religious services on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, a man clad in black with a shotgun hidden under his coat opened fire on the parishioners of the West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement,…
Continue Reading →Black History Is Shackled to Gun Control
Slavery was abolished in the United States with the ratification of the 13th Amendment in December 1865. But inequality and racial segregation continued across the South. Coded Gun Control The Ku…
Continue Reading →North Dakota Gun Laws: What You Should Know
As a responsibly armed American, you already know how challenging it can be to stay up to date on gun laws… North Dakota gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most frequently asked…
Continue Reading →Creating a Safe Neighborhood
I read an article recently that said most people cannot even name one of their next-door neighbors. Note that this was not New York City residents who live in high-rise apartments and condos. Even suburban homeowners typically know only one or two people in their neighborhoods.
Continue Reading →The Ruger-57: Another 5.7x28mm Option
The 5.7x28mm has a small and dedicated following, but a lot of people are missing out on the advantages of this cool and surprisingly effective little handgun round for various reasons. The…
Continue Reading →Safety Tips for a First Date
A first date is new and exciting. But it can also be scary — and we’re not just talking about pre-date jitters. Let These Startling Statistics Soak in for a Moment: The Rape, Abuse & Incest National…
Continue Reading →Why Hunters Need Concealed Carry and Self-Defense
There are clear divisions in the gun industry, but perhaps none is more pronounced than the line between hunters and, well, everyone else. Truth is, the mindset that hunting is an entirely separate…
Continue Reading →Going Viral: Taking Back the Social Media Narrative
Most of the time, I welcome the gun debate and look forward to educating others on the history of the issues, the laws as written, the mechanics and language of guns, and the practical impacts of…
Continue Reading →Lessons From a Break-In
I wanted to share a story about a break-in from a friend at work — something very real and very recent … and very frightening. This is exactly the reason why we can never live life thinking, “It will…
Continue Reading →Situational Awareness Is NOT Enough
How do you keep yourself and your loved ones safe? You might carry a gun or some other type of weapon. You certainly pay attention to what’s going on around you. But do you have a plan? Situational…
Continue Reading →Basic Concealed Carry Laws: Arizona
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…
Continue Reading →Mount Up: Motorcycles and Concealed Carry
The odd thing about carrying concealed on a bike is that it isn’t all that different from carrying concealed anywhere else. That’s good — in a way — since it means you might not have to make any…
Continue Reading →Everyone Has a Role
We sometimes imagine that family and self-defense are a matter of purchasing the right gun, holster or other defensive gear, installing motion sensors for the house, regularly visiting the range or…
Continue Reading →What Happens in Virginia
You’ve probably seen the commercials for Las Vegas featuring the tag line: “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” They usually come with a wink and a nod to some behavior which may not be…
Continue Reading →Crimson Trace CWL-300 Handheld Tactical/Utility Light
Crimson Trace is known for having some of the finest laser sights on the planet. I have been using the company’s laser sights on my duty and off-duty handguns and rifles for more than 20 years now.…
Continue Reading →True Stories — January 2020
Eyes on the Road: Tennessee Uber Driver Defends Against Armed Assailant A Nashville Uber driver defended himself and his passenger when a man opened fire on his vehicle from a distance of about 10…
Continue Reading →2020 SHOT Show Recap
SHOT Show (the industry’s largest Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show) is always quite a whirlwind of activity, people, products, information, events and meetings. The 2020 show, Jan. 21-24 in Las…
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