I had the opportunity to speak about women’s personal protection and self-defense at a Bama Carry meeting not too long ago, and I was able to take some questions toward the end of the presentation. One of those questions really hit home for me. It was powerful. It was poignant.

The Drill: This week on Tactical Tuesday, we’re joined by Jason Speller, Chief Instructor at D.R.A.W. School. Jason shared with us a great drill he has used to train law enforcement involved in…

Lately there has been lots of talk about safeties on firearms. Some people even claim pistols like the Glock or Kahr Arms have no safety and are therefore not safe to carry with a round in the…

In a recent column, I opined that “everyday carry” is just good sense. My focus in that piece was on urban threats, where simply going to a movie theater or a nightclub can become an exercise in…

We all try to live in Condition Yellow, but our mundane lives lull us into an often-false sense of security. For those of you who don’t know the Cooper Color Codes, you can check out the box…

This week, Beth drops by to share two great exercises for your eyes. We all know that as we get older, our eyes begin to change. Not only can these changes impact our normal, everyday lives, they can…

If you are standing at the 25-yard line shooting tiny, little groups, you are practicing your marksmanship skills — NOT your gunfighting skills. A gunfight is a dynamic event that is often over in…

Those of us who carry firearms know better than most how important it is to be aware of our surroundings and circumstances at all times. We also know how to handle a routine traffic stop by police —…

A couple months ago, I was showing off a new pistol to a friend of mine. This friend carries a gun regularly, but certainly is not involved in the world of self-defense the way I am. His first…

Our last Pacifiers & Peacemakers video shared some tips for finding a safe parking spot, but the situational awareness doesn’t end there. We need to be just as cautious when returning to our vehicle,…

The Drill: This drill is a variation of a technique taken from the USCCA training video series Armed & Ready, featuring Dave Young, Director of ARMA Training. I say variation because, as with most…

The correct answer is: none of them. I didn’t say you had to choose one caliber to get shot with. I asked if you would be willing to get shot with a “tiny” little .380. The most important part of a…