Firearms aren’t magical. They have no supernatural powers. There. I said it! I never thought I would have to write that though. Nor did I ever imagine I would need to actually declare that a tool…

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

If you carry a revolver and you “practice” with it by shooting really small groups at 25 yards while thumb-cocking the hammer … you’re doing it wrong. And I very rarely say “you’re doing it wrong.”…

A majority of U.S. homeowners probably don’t have an alarm system. People have many reasons for not installing a security system: the unwanted expense, thinking they’re too complex, no perceived need…

As a responsibly armed Wisconsinite, you may be curious as to how the Castle Doctrine applies to your home and self-defense. If you are not a resident of Wisconsin, you can also check out the USCCA’s Gun Laws by State tool that highlights every state’s laws.

If you are not preparing, even in some small way, for a disastrous event or wicked encounter that can affect or involve you, you’re setting yourself up for tragedy. Just this month, my lovely wife…

Barrel length primarily affects two different aspects of any gun you plan to carry for self-defense: concealability and velocity. Considering them in advance can help you choose the right gun for you…

Brownells’ new Retro series contains five AR-15 rifles, two of which are retro prototypes of the first M16s. It also includes a retro XM177 M4 carbine and the Model 605 — a copy of the very first M16…

Here’s the scenario: Just before 9 p.m. on a hot July evening, you pull into the gas station to fill up and buy a cold drink. On your hip, hidden beneath a snappy Hawaiian shirt, is a single-stack…

The Police Are Going to Arrive  The first thing you should know about a self-defense incident is that the police are going to arrive. After a shooting, they’ll be responding to a “shots fired” call…

It seems the deeper we get into this century, the less people care about revolvers. It’s almost as if they have become a forgotten platform. Suffice it to say the gun owners of this generation are…

An excerpt from the USCCA’s Concealed Carry Guide. In a world that seems to get more dangerous every day, a little forethought can go a long way in defending your loved ones. Many honest citizens…

The What If? Imagine if you hear a loud crash as you are getting ready for bed. The lights are off. No one else is home. But you hear people talking and rummaging through your kitchen. In a…

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

Sometimes one CAN carry too much gear. In a past episode of Into the Fray, I showed you my emergency bag. It is pretty … um … extensive. Rifle. Multiple magazines. Breaching ax. You know … normal…

No home can be made completely burglar-proof. If someone is willing to risk his or her life and liberty, he or she will get in. However, a less determined “target of opportunity” burglar can be…

If you’ve decided to carry a firearm, you’ve undoubtedly thought about the reality of having to use it to defend yourself. You’ve thought about how you need to train, what kind of ammunition best…

It’s something that makes many firearms owners nervous: being spotted and called out (“outed”) when concealed carrying. Perhaps when you’re reaching for the top shelf at the grocery store or bending…

One of the most critical decisions those of us who carry firearms will ever make is when to draw our guns to defend ourselves. That being the case, it’s a good idea to consider some basic strategies before we find ourselves in a high-stress, chaotic scenario.

I’ve been carrying a concealed pistol at 4 o’clock for more than 10 years, and it has its advantages. For one, you’ll get used to your pistol being there every time, so the movements to draw it…