• [FIREARM REVIEW] Smith & Wesson M&P Shield .40 S&W

    Today, we’re going to be taking a look at the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield chambered in 40 S&W. A popular firearm for concealed carry, let’s break it down and see how it holds up. M&P Shield Form Factor Dimensions The M&P Shield, chambered in .40 caliber, has an overall length of 6.1″ and a…

  • Those Idaho Concealed Carry Fees? That’s The Sheriff’s Rainy Day Slush Fund…

    MADISON COUNTY, IDAHO — The justification for charging a fee for a concealed carry permit usually floats around the idea that county sheriffs and the issuing authorities need to do background checks, lengthy foot work, and the like to ensure the “wrong” person doesn’t accidentally get a concealed carry permit. That may or may not…

  • Homeowner Goes On The Offensive After Two Intruders Break In — Nails Both Of Them

    PETROS, TENNESSEE — A homeowner reported to deputies that he heard two intruders break into his house when he decided to take matters into his own hands. Don Cox reported to the police that after hearing two home invaders come crashing in, he instantly feared for his life and drew his pistol. Not wanting to…

  • Concealed Carrier Fends Off Attacker Without Firing A Shot!

    CLINTONVILLE, OHIO — A former neighbor showed up on the doorstep of a man and called him a terrorist.  This is easily a situation that could have gone downhill quickly. Nobody likes disgruntled people showing up on their doorstep and fewer like to be greeted with kicks and punches and name-calling.  After successfully fending off…

  • 5 Defensive Scenarios: When To Get Out Of The Car

    In many concealed carry courses, instructors will usually advise that when people are approaching your car – stay in the car.  And in some cases, this is a good strategy.  It works really well when you can hit the gas.  We’re going to go through a few different iterations of when it’s a good idea…

  • Should You Practice Shooting With Your Non-Dominant Hand?

    *Until comfortable and confident, all drills should be done with an unloaded firearm* This is a question that pops up a lot with cross-dominant eye shooters.  Those are people who have a dominant eye on the opposite side of their dominant hand.  It makes for interesting times trying to find a shooting style that accommodates…

  • Should You Use Your Concealed Carry Firearm If You’re A Bystander? Here Are 3 Scenarios

    We get asked this question a lot.  It’s only natural we’d try to throw in our two cents.  There are a lot of factors in this equation – so we’re going to break it down by scenario. We’re using these scenarios to illustrate the concept of why deadly force may or may not be justified. …

  • MO Man Claims Self-Defense After Gunning Down Man In Park; What’s Your Take?

    JEFFERSON COUNTY, MISSOURI — A Jefferson County man has been released by authorities after prosecutor ruled his self-defense shooting of 34-year-old Patrick Marchlewski at Rockford Beach Park was justified.  Friends of Marchlewski claim to the contrary, claiming no physical altercation took place. Two friends of Marchlewski say they were all rough-housing and arguing but generally…

  • Ex-BF Stalks, Then Slays Female Concealed Carrier Who Only Got One Shot Off Because Her Gun Jammed

    FRANKLINTON, NORTH CAROLINA — A tragic end to a woman’s life who had obtained a concealed carry permit to thwart a long time stalker and abuser.  Tracy Williams was reportedly killed last Sunday following a shoot-out between her and estranged ex-boyfriend Garry Arist Yarborough. Three weeks before the shootout, Yarborough had been charged with second-degree…