Armed Citizen, Police Stop Rampaging Criminal After He Shot a Cop
Like a good neighbor, a gun owner is there. This past week, an armed good Samaritan engaged habitual armed criminal […]
Self-Defense
Are ‘Reduced Recoil’ Defensive Pistol Loads More Prone to Malfunctions?
You should always test your carry gun with whatever personal defense ammo you intend to carry. It’s always been the case that some gun/ammo combinations just don’t work reliably for whatever reason, while similar loads from other makers will run just fine.
All Training Isn’t Equal: Yes, There’s Bad Firearms Training Out There…Here’s How to Avoid It
Good training will help you avoid criminals, too. You’ll learn how to practice better situational awareness and that command presence in your body language. Savvy bad guys notice these traits and look for easier, more submissive appearing targets.
Guns Aren’t Just Tools for Safety, They’re Also ‘Enforcers of Dignity’ for Some Trans People
As more queer folks turn to firearm training for self-defense, they are finding community. Many say that training with a group helps to establish connections with other queer gun owners and to improve shooting ability.
Armed Robbery Caught on Camera in Chicago
Safe neighborhoods just don’t exist in Chicago. Armed robberies happen everywhere. And while violent armed robberies by carloads of thugs
Mom Shoots Convicted Child Molester Off Her Daughter
She shot Pierce, repeatedly, sending a clear and unambiguous message; ‘Leave my daughter alone!’ It’s interesting how commands have much greater urgency for recipients when they’re accompanied by hot lead projectiles.
‘PROTECTED BY GOD AND A GUN’: 3 Thugs Motivated To Beat a Hasty Retreat in California Home Invasion
A sign on the property warned that, “This house is protected by God and a gun. Screw around and you’ll meet both,” should have offered the young scholars a clue to pick another house. But to be fair, they probably couldn’t read.
Armed Defense of a Third Party: Remember, It’s Not Your Circus and They Aren’t Your Monkeys
Real life isn’t like Hollywood. In meatspace, the good guy doesn’t walk off into the sunset with the pretty woman to live happily ever after. Far from it.
Why We Carry: Because Crazies – Either Imported or Domestic – Can Lash Out Without Notice
A few short weeks ago, during a simple traffic stop, a snarling Wali spouted whole lot of vile hatred for America before pulling his gun on Fairfax County Police officers.
Strategies for Carry in Less Permissive Environments
We’ve all heard the common refrain: concealed means concealed. Indeed. That works well. But what happens in other venues that have trained security to watch for people who fit certain profiles in an effort to keep guns off the property? Or venues that employ metal detectors?