For instructors and students alike, experience is the epitome of learning the methods and techniques practiced. Validation through reality-based training proves ability and reveals areas on which…

In 2015, I penned my re-envisioning of Clement C. Moore’s infamous Night Before Christmas poem. My version included several 2A references and shooting-themed twists. Since today is Christmas Eve, I…

If you are looking for a great balance between rapid deployment and active retention in an outside-the-waistband holster, take a look at the Blackhawk T-series! This polymer holster rides outside the…

As a responsibly armed American, you already know how challenging it may be to stay up to date on gun laws. Delaware gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most frequently asked…

The past few months have been very interesting for firearms enthusiasts. The personal-defense market continues to grow as freedom rings across the country — despite threats to our rights. The year…

This past month, the Supreme Court decided to move forward in the case of a New York regulation essentially barring the transport of handguns outside of one’s home. The case, New York State Rifle &…

Although they occurred years apart and on opposite ends of the U.S., the following two incidents highlight why we must consider the shark-tank analogy before jumping into a fight. Always remember,…

Industry experts and consumers alike have been searching for the perfect full-powered everyday carry (EDC) pistol for the last 10 years or so. This search has led to a textbook example of the…

Incrementalism is a tactic anti-gun groups have used to steadily increase restrictions on guns and simultaneously make the gun-rights community appear hysterical and extreme. In Part 1, we explored…

Oh, boy. It’s almost time! The Christmas decorations are up. The fruit cakes are baked. The holiday carols are playing on the radio. And the stockings are … still empty? If you’ve neglected to fill…

Can you believe we have made 300 of these? I’m just having a little fun with the video team when it comes to the credits, but know this: I absolutely must thank Tyler, Joe, Tom, Ken, Daniel, Kurt,…

Headlines like this might draw your attention. That’s the goal. But as responsibly armed Americans, we need to dig further into such claims. This particular line is from a gun-control advocacy group…

A Shot Indicating Resetting Trigger or SIRT pistol is a useful training tool in improving defensive shooting and marksmanship. Invented by Mike Hughes, the SIRT pistol mimics the shape, size, feel…

Over the years, we’ve shared some of the unfortunate experiences men and women have had while traveling with firearms, many of them occurring during visits to family over the holidays. What most of…

Sometimes being right isn’t the same as being correct. This seems to be the case for a responsibly armed American in Chicago. Dog Gone It Araceli Diaz, 21, had negotiated the sale of a dog online. At…

It’s that time of year again. For the law-abiding among us, “that time of year” means Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations, which often include giving gifts to family, friends and those in need. For…

On a hot summer night, you have three more hours to drive before you get home. It’s been a long business trip with some wins and some losses. You have visited more clients than you care to remember…

Stepping In: Utah Man Defends Woman Against Assault A Provo man was driving one evening when he noticed a fight between a man and a woman in front of an apartment complex. Determining the woman was…

It’s one thing to remember to use good situational awareness and make wise decisions about safety when you are out by yourself. Add children to the mix, and it becomes a whole new level of complexity…

Our first look at the Springfield Armory Hellcat was impressive. Now that I have shot it, I like it even more. This new little 9mm sports a 3-inch barrel, a 13-round magazine and some outstanding…