Shooting is a perishable skill—that’s a simple and often painful fact. For me, nothing disappears faster than handgun-shooting skills, and it was a horrible time for that to surface. Due to major surgery—with a less-than-acceptable outcome—I had been in a forced hiatus from competitive shooting for a couple of years. …

Self-defense shooting and tactics instructors tend to have varying perspectives on virtually every subject, but there are the occasional exceptions where they agree. In all my training, one of these exceptions has been the admonition that all students tote a spare magazine when carrying a semi-automatic handgun for self-defense. The …

Labor Day 2020 is a celebration of America’s workers and their critical contributions to making this nation such a great place to live. Some of these workers are in the American shooting sports industry, which is built on the solid foundation of our Second Amendment rights. From America’s first gunsmiths …

One time I was working with a film crew out here in the desert Southwest. These folks were a long way from home and not at all familiar with my part of the country. So I made them a brief little talk about rattlesnakes and how to keep from being …

Over the last several months a lot of folks have become an owner of a new self-defense handgun. And, a lot of folks who already own a defensive handgun are looking at it a bit differently; looking at it like they may very well have to use it to save …

Though the mainstream media and its flock of so-called “fact-checkers” might be intent on sanitizing Kamala Harris’ stance on the Second Amendment before the election on November 3, her words have left little to the imagination when it comes to how far she is willing to go to disarm you. …

Kel-Tec changed the way we think of pump-action shotguns when it introduced its KSG in 2011. The bullpup design makes it shorter than most in the category, and that improved nimbleness is a decided advantage in home and self-defense. Overall length measures 26.1″ in 12 gauge, which comes with a …

Trijicon has released a new miniature reflex optic called the RMRcc. Based on the popular RMR, the new Trijicon RMRcc is thinner, with a lower profile geared towards concealed carry use. Plus, the RMRcc retains all the great features of the RMR, including the easy-to-use buttons, CR2032 battery boasting up …

In addition to firearms training, you can still fortify your home against crime with a number of simple, cost-effective solutions. Here are half a dozen more strategies to protect your home. 8. Install a hotel-style lock on your bedroom door: For some reason, placing a lock on your bedroom door …

On April 19, 1775, British and American soldiers exchanged fire in the Massachusetts towns of Lexington and Concord. They did so in response to the midnight ride of Paul Revere warning that the British were coming to take the people’s weapons. Today, America is on the verge of another shot …