Whenever I have a concealed carry class, I always poll the students to find out how often they intend to carry. No surprise, the most common answer is, “Whenever I can, wherever I can.” That would be…

“Judge not, lest you be judged.” It’s an often-misunderstood Bible verse used to excuse unacceptable conduct — to justify looking away from evil — the “Hear no evil, see no evil” head-in-the-sand…

Many of you readers know that I work part-time with the local police department. I’m not bragging. It’s just something I do because I think it’s important for me to be involved in my community. What…

This week, Beth shares a tip to help you increase your trigger control. You can practice this almost anywhere and without a gun. This is good exercise for those of us who don’t make it to the range…

Parking lots can pose a challenge to people when considering good situational awareness and seeking out the safest spots. Just check it out the next time you park at a grocery store, mall or even the…

If you go in, have a plan to help you get out! It’s a simple rule many of us overlook. When you walk into a movie theater, pay special attention to how you will escape if you need to. Choosing a good…

The great caliber debate continues. I really think people like to argue about this because there is so much information out there to review. Think about it: People have been compiling data for…

The Drill: A lot of us carry a flashlight as part of our everyday carry loadout, and, if you don’t, you should. We talk about training the way you fight and practicing with the gear you carry. One…

The question has been asked: Is the 1911 an effective defensive platform? Well, yes it is. The pistol may not be the PERFECT defensive pistol, but it is a workable platform for those who choose to…

We in the gun community tend to use a lot of jargon. Do you know what EDC stands for? How about CQB? Have you ever fired a double tap? We also often buy things marketed as “tactical” when we really…

The Drill: The Walk-Back Drill is a simple drill that will help you evaluate your basic shooting fundamentals. Most of us train on the range with silhouette targets or something that resembles an…

When carrying a gun in a clipless inside-the-waistband holster, you can be relatively confident that it will stay in place, even during rough physical activity. As you can see from this video, the…