Instead of trying to walk backward during a fight, a quick pivot will allow you to move forward as you put distance between you and the bad guy. If you have participated in any sort of combative…

Most range bags are fine for simply carrying a gun back and forth from home to the range, but at some point you’ll likely need a true case — something that is able to be robustly locked and, within…

If we want to believe that we only do things for the right reasons, we need to know why we are doing those things. Have you thought about why you carry a gun? The easy answer is “for protection.” But…

Back in 1980, when I entered law enforcement and began extensive handgun training, handgun sights were much like the Model “T” Ford: You could get any color you wanted … as long as it was black.…

I often (too often, in my view) hear comments from gun owners who seem to have fallen for the idea that the war for our rights is basically over and that “our side” has won. I’m sure many of you have…

What happened when 2 armed miscreants entered his local barbershop looking for easy targets & fast cash… Today I want to tell you the terrifying true story of USCCA Member David Jackson… A man who…

I’ve mentioned before that I am an organization nut. “A place for everything and everything in its place” would truly be a dream come true for me! With that, I am always looking for better, easier…

As the weather gets cooler, we usually add an extra layer of clothing. That layer is just one more thing we have to move out of the way in order to access our defensive firearm. Clearing a cover…

Grips? Stocks? If we can suspend — just for a moment — which term to use when referring to the “handle” of a handgun, I’d like to explain why I’ve got these on an S&W 638, a popular J-frame for…

After recently spending 20 hours in a recreational vehicle, I thought a little bit about what it would be like to defend myself in a “hotel suite on wheels.” In my opinion, a pistol would be the best…

I was recently reminded of how important it is to be a conscientious gun owner. This covers a lot of ground, but it starts with simple, common-sense maintenance. I can’t even count the number of…

During my short stint working retail gun sales at Vance Outdoors in Columbus, Ohio, I frequently had my eyes — and sometimes hands — on the 9mm Remington R51. Why? I’ve mentioned in the past that I…

WHEN TEACHING STUDENTS new and old, it is always relevant to cover the topic of immediate action, what it is, how to perform it, what the expected outcomes should be and, most importantly, how to…

There are incredible women in the firearms industry, and I always count myself very blessed to be able to meet them, brainstorm with them, train with them and support the Second Amendment with them.…

Slow, deliberate fire is NOT training for a gunfight. That is marksmanship practice, and it does not really improve your ability to defend yourself. Training to fight with a pistol requires that you…

A proper concealed carry rig — whatever keeps your gun safely secured to your person — includes gear described as not only functional and safe but also long-lasting, robust and strong. However, we…

The venerable 1911 series of pistols has gone through many changes in form and available calibers over its 107-year history. While the original “manstopper” .45 ACP is still the most popular choice,…

I just got another letter asking about the “right” way to grasp a slide. The author said he had an instructor tell him to use the slide release lever. Some instructors tell people they should only…

Are you a mother? If so, when it comes to you and your children, would you describe yourself as a “mama bear?” Many women embrace that term since the mama bear is known for aggressively protecting…

Watch this surveillance video. What would you do if an attacker with a knife went after a person in the checkout line in front of you? It happened recently in a Target department store, and the…