Perhaps you have heard me say it before: I’m not a huge fan of gun games. I don’t believe trapshooting mimics pheasant hunting. Sporting clays is better, but still not the same. Rifle golf (if you…

In a recent episode of Into the Fray, I suggested switching to the slingshot method of running the slide. To say that sparked a lot of feedback would be an understatement. There appears to be plenty…

All gun owners should be practicing safe handling and storage principles when it comes to guns in the home, especially if children are present. But what I’m talking about are the additional measures…

This week, Steve sits down with Donna Anthony, Owner of Point Blank Firearms & Self Defense Training, Board Member of The Well Armed Woman, and Training Counselor at the USCCA, to discuss active/mass…

We all know that the one-shot stop is basically a Hollywood fantasy, so it should come as no surprise that we want to get multiple rounds on target quickly. The best way to do that is to change your…

I like the idea of having a good, firm shooting platform — IF you are shooting a rifle … at a target somewhere way over there. Such a shooting platform also works well for shooting a pistol in…

We “gun people” sometimes overthink things, especially when it comes to our gear. What gun is best for personal protection? Which holster? How much capacity is “enough” for carry? And my favorite:…

The Drill: In this week’s edition of Tactical Tuesday, Beth Alcazar presents Kelly with another one of her great “Worst-Case Scenario” drills. What do you do if you’re involved in a fight and you…

Let’s not fall into the trap of thinking that we are better trained than the bad guys. Criminals don’t really have a lot to do, so they have time to hone their predatory skills. Recent information…

Situational awareness has long been a fundamental tenet of self-defense, especially for those of us who carry firearms. After all, having a top-shelf gun on your hip, and possessing the skills to use…

While participating in a Force Science Institute class recently, we got on the topic of handgun stopping power. What came out of that discussion was the understanding that handguns don’t really have stopping power. What really ends a fight is that the person you are shooting decides to stop shooting.

Slingshot or over-the-top? Which is the best method to run the slide? For years we have been taught that grasping the slide over the top with all four fingers is a gross motor skill and therefore…