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If you’re new to self-defense or just starting out in concealed carry, look here first for everything you should know from the get-go.
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Beginner’s Guide to Best Home-Defense Rifles
The handgun is the most common home-defense firearm. The second most common choice is the shotgun. And last but not least is the rifle. Some consider the rifle to be too powerful for home defense.…
Continue Reading →Holster Comparison: Kydex vs. Leather
When setting out to choose a holster, there are a multitude of factors to consider. It must fit your body and your lifestyle. Seldom mentioned is how different body types (endomorph, mesomorph and…
Continue Reading →Choosing the Best Revolver for Self-Defense
There are several types of revolvers on the market today. Choosing between single-actionA single-action (SA) trigger is the earliest and mechanically simplest of trigger types. Single-action means…
Continue Reading →How to Lock Up a Gun Without a Gun Safe
So you’ve acquired your first gun and you’ve heard everyone say, “When you’re not holding or wearing it, you need to lock it up.” Well, if you’re new to this, that’s easier said than done, isn’t it?…
Continue Reading →How Do You Buy a Used Gun?
The nifty thing about firearms is that they’re designed to last a long, long time with reasonable maintenance. I’m not even an antique aficionado but I regularly shoot pistols and rifles in my small collection that were manufactured in 1936, 1944 and 1945. Others shoot guns much older than that.
Continue Reading →How to Prepare for Your First Trip to a Gun Shop
My first trip to a gun shop was a bit like my first visit to Wild Birds Unlimited. In both cases, I had no idea what I was talking about, little concept of what I wanted (much less needed) and was…
Continue Reading →Buying Your First Gun
Buying a first gun can seem like a Herculean task to the concealed carry newbie. Which caliber is best? Semi-auto or revolver? What about price and reliability? The variables are endless. When we get…
Continue Reading →Getting New Shooters to the Gun Range
I’ve heard a lot of excuses about why people do NOT want to try shooting activities or go to the gun range. Explanations range from lack of time or lack of interest to fear of the firearm or fear of…
Continue Reading →The Ultimate Guide to Dressing for Concealed Carry, Part 3: Warm Weather
*This is the third article in a series about dressing for concealed carry. It covers dressing for concealed carry during warm weather. Click below to get the FREE full-color, printable PDF! The…
Continue Reading →Taking a First-Time Shooter to the Range
If you want to protect gun rights, the shooting sports and your ability to defend yourself and your family, the single most important thing you can do is to bring a first-time shooter to the range.…
Continue Reading →What Are the Types of Guns?
First, if you’re new to the world of guns and shooting … welcome! Glad to have you joining millions of other law-abiding citizens enjoying fun, competition and the peace of mind to protect yourself…
Continue Reading →How to Choose a Holster for Concealed Carry
Choosing the right concealed carry holster is as important as choosing the right gun. Just as you would never drop a couple million on a Bugatti Chiron and top off the oil reservoir with some…
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