It is said that in the Vietnam War, American troops required roughly 50,000 rounds to kill a single enemy combatant. Marine snipers on average used 1.33 rounds per kill. The Government Accountability Office reports that in Iraq and Afghanistan, U.S. forces fire an estimated 250,000 rounds for every insurgent killed.

If you choose a revolver for personal defense, learn to shoot it well in the double-action mode. Cocking the hammer to fire single-action shots wastes time during a high-stress incident. When you…

I learned one meaning of the word “enough” very early on in life. Every once in a while, during my formative years, my father would, without even looking up, utter those two syllables. To paraphrase…

When I was at a training session at Close Quarters Tactical in Shelby Township, Michigan, we were required to bring our own pistols and ammunition as well as a handful of snap caps (dummy rounds that…

After hearing some in the mainstream media talk about the number of accessories available for the AR-15, I got to thinking about all the handgun accessories I own. So I selected my Smith & Wesson…

Whether you’re new to carrying a firearm for self-defense or have been doing it for decades, you likely already understand that there’s a lot more to protecting yourself than just having a gun. Your…

At a shooting school recently, where I was required to use an OWB holster, I racked the slide during a one-hand-only drill. I hooked the rear sight over the edge of my holster and shoved the gun down…

Last week, we discussed how to call 911 after a confrontation, depending on whether or not shots were fired. Once shots actually are fired, give your name and current location, saying only that you…

I am still completely confused by my sudden and uncontrolled leap into the world of the two-shot, single-action derringer. Without really paying attention, I have suddenly become part of a two-derringer family. I’m looking for holsters. I’m considering carry options. I’m conducting dry-fire practice with Laser Ammo in my office.

Engaging in a gunfight is never a good thing, but making mistakes during your gunfight can make a bad day even worse. This video shows a great win for a mother and daughter defending their liquor…

Reviewing ammunition is difficult because so many variables affect performance. Of course, the manufacturing quality of the ammunition itself is a factor. And we’ve all heard stories about cheap ammo…

In last week’s column, we emphasized how important it is to call 911 immediately in the wake of any incident that involves your firearm, whether or not shots were fired. But what do you do now? As in…