Shooters of a certain age will remember Bill Jordan and his book No Second Place Winner. Jordan was a gunfighter, alright. He had the attitude and the skills needed to stay alive when things went…

A friend of mine loves to joke about tactical stuff. He’ll joke about how guns are dangerous and how he feels much safer with a “tactical whistle” or “tactical flashlight.” He thinks he’s funny,…

Using a two-shooter for self-defense may not be the best idea, but it certainly can be effective. If you are going to use a two-shot derringer in a defensive situation, you must plan on what you will…

I have an admission to make. I have been a gun snob for about the last six years or so. Why am I telling you this? Because the Hi-Point 1095TS 10mm Carbine, which is the gun I am writing this piece…

Regular readers know how we at the U.S. Concealed Carry Association strongly endorse EDC. In today’s world, it is simply impossible to predict when or where we might need to defend either ourselves…

If you had a good shooting coach early in your life, you will remember those most important of words: Focus on the front sight. When shooting, the front sight should be in clear focus, and the target…

The first time I fired a handgun without eye protection was the last time I fired a handgun without eye protection. I remember it well. I had ear protection in place. The gun was an autoloading…

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One of the reasons I really love using Ultimate Training Munitions (UTM) training gear is that you can set up training scenarios just about anywhere. For this little drill, I filled an Eastern Bloc…

Appendix carry seems to be popular these days (at least that’s what I gather from the plethora of appendix carry rigs on the market). Some sit right in front of your belly and come complete with a…

Florida has more than a million people lawfully carrying firearms and thousands of new applicants every month. As a result, we were more than a little shocked when an embarrassing revelation…

“Everyday carry” is the watchword du jour for those of us who take personal self-defense seriously. The concept of EDC serves as a constant reminder to be ready to deal with anything that threatens…

Inhale. Exhale. Repeat. We don’t even have to think about it. In fact, most of us don’t ever think about breathing until we can’t breathe. Then, it becomes a priority. This topic came to mind…

IN THE PREVIOUS ISSUE, we discussed the essentials of handling a pistol or revolver for purposes of personal protection: how to put it into operation as well as how to visually and physically verify…

I’m a mom. I have three children. Like most parents, I worry about my children’s health, security and their well-being. I wonder if they are getting enough vitamins, enough attention, enough love. I…

The universal firearms safety rules apply even during a gunfight, but they can be difficult to implement under the high stress of such a dynamic incident. Still, even though they are difficult, they…

I know. I am beginning to sound like a broken record when I talk about one of the latest products from Streamlight and say things like, “It is amazing how much lighting technology has advanced in…

SIG Sauer touts its new P365 as the gun you can carry concealed every day of the year. Few guns have the distinction of being true everyday, all-year-round guns, but for me, I would say a J-frame…

What to wear when talking to the media: the blue, button-down Oxford or my favorite Harley tee? Of course, that is only part of the larger issue, which is how to handle the media. Well, you can’t…

As most of you know, the battle to protect our rights is a war without end. No matter how many wins our side racks up, our adversaries never give up. They regroup; they change tactics; they look for…