What should you do with a bedside gun? The idea of having a bedside gun so that if you hear a bump in the night you can clear the house sounds good. It’s just not very practical or safe.
Issuing a Challenge
March 9, 2015 By
This is a guest post by Scott Sylvester I think a lot of people who carry a concealed weapon are under the false pre-tense that if they actually have to draw their handgun, it will be a certain shooting situation. Firearms are used for personal defense hundreds of times a day in the US alone […]
Layers of Deterrence
March 9, 2015 By
This is a guest post by Nick Harper Your home is your castle. Like any good ruler, you want to protect your throne. That is why most of us have a concealed carry weapon or a home defense gun to train with and master so as to slay unexpected evils. However, there is more to […]
Warning Shots
February 16, 2015 By
Think warning shots are a good idea? Think again. They gain you no tactical advantage and could very well land you in more legal hot water than actually shooting someone.
Can I Use Deadly Force to Defend My Home?
December 23, 2014 By
Using deadly force is a situation I don’t wish on anyone. Deciding when to is a decision you are going to have to make in a matter of seconds if not quicker.
How to Conduct Home Defense in the Dark
November 15, 2014 By
Home defense in the middle of the night takes on a whole different aspect. Normally you want to barricade yourself with your weapon and just call the police. However if you have children or someone else in another part of the house you will want to make sure they are safe.
The Human Side of Gun Violence
September 25, 2014 By
This is a Guest Post by Scott Sylvester The Human Side of Gun Violence When looking at the gun rights debate the statistics heavily favor the ownership and carry of firearms. Every study you can find from pro-gun to government health department studies shows that areas where citizens are allowed to freely exercise their second […]
What’s the Best Caliber for Home Defense
June 13, 2014 By
What’s the best caliber for home defense is a question that always gets asked. Well, an easy answer is the caliber you can accurately put rounds on target.
Setting Personal Protection Standards
June 1, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Scott Sylvester We set standards so we have a benchmark of what we would like to achieve in life. Whether you are aware of it or not, you are constantly evaluating things in your life based upon standards you set and measure yourself against to determine success. You set […]
It Takes a Thief to Keep You Safe
May 23, 2014 By
It Takes a Thief When I was in the Special Forces, we had training on surreptitious entry, lock picking and how to hot wire cars. I guess that part of our mentality had to be a bit rogue any way to perform the unconventional warfare missions. This all means that we knew at least a […]
How to Be Safe at Home Part 2
May 14, 2014 By
Continuing on with the how to be safe at home theme, here is another video that extends on with advanced safe room techniques. I like the discussion on using cover and how to use angles as your advantage.
End of the World Guns You Need to Have
May 11, 2014 By
End of the World Guns Now I am not into zombies or vampires or anything like that. I am not even positive if the end of the world is coming. What I do know is that there is a great chance of natural disasters or civil unrest.
Total Home Defense
May 9, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Scott Sylvester. Total Home Defense When you are contemplating your personal defense how many attackers do you train to defend against? At what distances do you train to interdict these attackers?
The 5 Home Defense Fundamentals
April 14, 2014 By
This post might be controversial. People often debate the home defense fundamentals. Often a good defense is better than a bad offense. We found a sensible video that talks about you should do in a home defense situation. Now matter what you think about taking a defensive posture, this is good advice for your family […]
How to Be Prepared for Home Invasions
April 6, 2014 By
You carry at home. You have a safe room in the house. All this is what you have heard is how to be prepared for home invasions. Well that’s all good. It’s sometimes the little things that determine whether you live or die.
Guns and Dogs for Home Defense
March 29, 2014 By
A lot of people have dogs for home defense. They are great to have to protect you, your family and your home. If you are a reader of this blog you probably have a gun
How to Protect Your Family from a Home Invasion
March 27, 2014 By
by Home Defense Gun Staffer Bob Home Invasion – Lessons from a former Bounty Hunter It has been said many times that bounty hunters aren’t that much different from the people they chase. Back when I was a bounty hunter I always took umbrage with that idea, but looking back on it — yeah, there […]
The Facts on Handgun Lights
March 19, 2014 By
There is a lot of information out about handgun lights. You can read about all sorts of different types you can mount on your home defense pistol.
Defending Your Home is a Right and Responsibility
February 15, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Ben Marquis Defending Your Home Your home is your sanctuary. It is the place where you know that you, your family and property are safe. Many of us go to great lengths to improve the safety and security of our homes. This can include locks on doors and windows, […]
The Old boys Have Some Points for Home Defense- Part 1 (Preventing Home Invasion Robberies and Assaults)
January 25, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Carr Mohr The weather was nasty and the TV was spewing mindless chatter so I jumped in the truck and went down to visit the boys at the gun shop. The big pot bellied stove was warming the place nicely the “boys” were sitting around warm coffees in hand […]
Don’t Roam Your Home
January 21, 2014 By
Guest Post by John Payne, Jr. – A Good Guy with a Gun DON’T ROAM YOUR HOME “LOOKING FOR BAD GUYS” More and more I’m seeing commercials or “funny” vids showing homeowners engaging possible intruders in all areas of their property – NOT generally a good idea, amigos.
Preventing a Home Invasion – Don’t Answer the Door
January 1, 2014 By
You hear a knock on the door at 2am or even 10pm. The first thing you should not do is open the door. The key in preventing a home invasion is not to give your attackers an advantage. We found a great video by Masad Ayoob on what not to do and what to do […]
Carrying a Handgun in Your House
December 26, 2013 By
One of the most dangerous types of robbery scenarios for a homeowner is a home invasion type of situation. In these instances, armed intruders enter the home and intimidate the homeowner and their family until they get what they want. Unfortunately, they often leave members of the household injured or murdered in their wake. In […]
The OODA Loop and Situational Awareness
December 21, 2013 By
by Home Defense Gun staffer Mike One of the most common themes taught in defensive firearms classes is situational awareness. First designed by Col Jeff Cooper in the 1970s, the situational awareness chart represents the degrees of awareness that a person experiences in relation to their surroundings. Cooper’s chart is based on a color code […]
