In most violent encounters when a handgun is used in self-defense, the choice of handgun is not a significant factor in … Continued
Toolbox
No matter how long you’ve been around firearms, there’s a pretty good chance that what you don’t know about guns, ammo, and shooting vastly outweighs what you do know. We all remember what it was like to be new to firearms, or to pursue a different shooting discipline for the very first time and that’s why we have Toolbox posts. Our goal is to take what we’ve been fortunate enough to learn from our own shooting experience and from being inside the firearms industry, and share it with the rest of the community.
The Rise and Fall of the Double Action Semi-Auto
Some of you guys have noticed and commented on the fact that I’ve been using a Beretta PX4 Compact in … Continued
Why You Aren’t A Better Shooter
Everyone wants to be a better shooter. Even the best competitors, sportsmen, and tacticians push themselves to new and better … Continued
Is the Range Really Enough?
A few months ago, I had a defensive encounter that I will not soon forget. Like so many self-defense stories, … Continued
Appendix Carry (AIWB) Basics: Keep it Secret. Keep it Safe.
Appendix Inside the Waistband (AIWB) carry has been a steadily growing trend in the concealed carry world for several years … Continued
The Frugal Expert, Part 3 – Long Gun Practicality
Last week I wrote about the handguns that I own as part of my experiment in what some might call … Continued
The Frugal Expert, Part 2 – Revolver Efficiency
Last week I wrote about my criteria for selecting and outfitting my firearms. Today I am going to address the actual … Continued
The Frugal Expert – Fewer Guns, More Expertise
For the past year or so I have been engaged, part time, in some soul searching. I made the decision … Continued