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When it comes to modern handguns, there’s not too many real ‘bad choices’. Most firearms are reliable enough to shoot so long as they’re properly maintained. However, in this article, we’ll go over some of the worst criteria when it comes to choosing what handgun is best for you. …And, in full disclosure, I’m also…

A reader recently asked us, “is it bad to dry fire my gun?” No. But before you get into the habit of dry firing a gun, do take the time before hand to properly inspect it to ensure no round is loaded in the chamber. The only real threat in dry firing a gun is…

We’re always excited to get e-mails from our readers. A recent e-mail included an inquiry for things to look for when seeking out instruction. [Email]…What should I look for in a training facility? Should they be NRA certified? Should they be ex-military? What should the training involve? Thank you for any advice you have on…

You have chosen to carry concealed because you have decided as we all do, that our safety and the safety of our loved ones is our personal responsibility. You’ve chosen a gun, and you’ve chosen a quality holstering system that fits your needs. Carrying daily has become not only a habit but also a natural…

DISCLAIMER TO OUR LEO FRIENDS: This article is not meant to offend or insult anyone in law enforcement. It is meant to apprise the readers of their constitutional rights. Like all law enforcement, while in uniform you are an actor of the state. However, when you take off the uniform you are also a citizen…

The firearm is, of course, the primary weapon that civilians and police officers alike rely on for personal protection in the United States. Yet, despite being the world’s foremost gun culture, the general populace has little understanding of this weapon’s role in self-defense and lethal force in general. Therefore, this lack of understanding often fuels…

I am a proponent of carrying a trauma kit. This is often referred to as an IFAK (individual first aid kit) but that term suggests that it is a first aid kit with Neosporin and band aids. Nobody dies quickly when in need of a band aid. People do die quickly, however, when in need…

The vast majority of all gun owners will never need to use their gun to defend themselves or their family. A very small percentage of the total law-abiding gun-owning population encounters what’s called a ‘defensive gun use’ situation. That is a situation where the person feels a need to draw his or her gun. Just…

The “press check” is an administrative gun handling task that is used to verify the status of a firearm to see if the weapon is chambered. While simple enough in principle, there is considerable controversy regarding when this task should be conducted. Doing a press check requires the handling of a loaded firearm, which is…