During a class a few years ago, the subject of firing at night came up. It was not an advanced course of study, but the interested student had digested quite a bit of information on the topic from…

What do they say about the internet? Never read the comments. A few days before I sat down to write this story, Smith & Wesson released the new M&P380 Shield EZ and the trolls were banging on the…

Personification is an effective literary tool used as a method for describing something. It is a technique by which human characteristics, qualities or emotions are attributed to something that is…

A recent episode of Into the Fray prompted one viewer to comment about how he would fire all his rounds if he was hit and going down in a gunfight. He went on to say he would want his attacker dead.…

The Boss by Packin’ Neat is a multi-pocketed, holster-equipped purse insert that provides a concealed carry option for women. It functions just as well for me as it does for my wife. The Boss fits…

On Monday morning, I heard the sound of distant gunfire. The local range is precisely one mile from my front door. The sounds I heard were in a very specific cadence. A group of shooters fired three…

Recently, the major media outlets have had a field day splashing school shootings across their newspapers and TV screens. However, when someone uses a gun to stop an attacker, they generally give it…

Before you read any further, this article is not about the 158-grain lead semi-wadcutter (LSWC) hollow-point +P .38 Special load, but rather about the plain lead semi-wadcutter .38 Special loaded to standard pressure for target shooting by Remington. And yes, we are talking about it as a specialized self-defense round.

Responsible gun owners shouldn’t have to worry about the consequences of a self-defense shooting… The USCCA Critical Response Team is available to USCCA Members 24/7/365 to help guide them through…

{1} ESS Marathon Gunpack MSRP: $59.95 Designed for active outdoor endeavors, this belt system is a handy and comfortable way to carry water, emergency supplies, phones, cameras and firearms. Visit…

Wrench in His Plans: South Carolina Armed Citizens Stop Customer’s Rampage When a disgruntled customer of a Rock Hill auto dealership took up a pipe wrench and began threatening to kill customers and…

I recently had the opportunity to assist Donna Anthony of Point Blank Firearms & Self-Defense Training and Becky Bowen of Quivera Firearms Training with an inside-the-home, scenario-based class for…

Imagine your spouse, who will deliver a new baby in a matter of weeks, shakes you. “I need some chocolate ice cream, dear. Will you go get me some?” It’s 3 in the morning. You were sound asleep. You…

Let’s take a look at what can happen if you are oblivious to the world around you. In this video retrieved from a home security system, we see the dangers of not being situationally aware. The…

I got an email the other day. Now, that’s typically not big news. I get hundreds of emails each day. A lot of you would call them spam, but I actually go out of my way to get on email lists because I…

I own a lot of guns. Many of you do too. We own them not just for personal protection, but also for a variety of purposes. But let’s face it. Whether someone owns one gun or a dozen, in the deepest…

Immediately after an unspeakably evil shooter murdered innocent children and adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School with an AR-15, former Vice President Joe Biden provided some sage advice to people…

The individual first aid kit (IFAK) is quickly becoming a key piece of everyday carry gear — and rightly so. Whether you need a dressing or a tourniquet, the ability to access the right gear quickly…

Over the last few years, the number and style of guns suitable for pocket carry have blossomed. At one time, we had just a few selections of small semi-automatics in underpowered calibers and a few…

My husband Sean and I recently had an opportunity to train with Dave Sevigny of Sevigny Performance, winner of more than 250 major matches from 1999–2018 in International Defensive Pistol Association…