Can you use handloads for home defense? – .223 Hornady 55 gr Soft Point This is a guest post by Andrew Betts A lot of folks hand load for range use, hunting, emergency preps, and yes, for home defense. Contrary to what certain shills might tell you to generate magazine advertisement revenue, the universe won’t […]
Trusting Your Intuition
October 27, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Scott Sylvester Trusting Your Intuition Everyone is equipped with a unique early warning radar deep inside of them that has been described many different ways. Some call it a “gut feeling,” others call it, “instinct,” or a “sixth sense.” Regardless of the name you assign it, and for the […]
Do You CCW While Drinking
October 26, 2014 By
Do you CCW while drinking? Carrying a firearm is a great responsibility. What choice are you going to make?
Drawing from a Holster
October 25, 2014 By
To get good at drawing from a holster you need consistency. You want to do the same thing every time.
Communist Bloc Rifles
October 24, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Andrew Betts There’s been some talk lately about whether rifles in general or Communist Bloc rifles (SKS or AK type rifles) in particular are suitable for lawful self-defense. People use a lot of flawed arguments that rest on incorrect assumptions but most boil down to the thought that the […]
Mini Shells for Defense?
October 24, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Andrew Betts Mini Shot Shells Back in the early 2000s, Aguila introduced some mini 12 ga shells. This is one of those things that “seemed like a good idea at the time”. I immediately bought a box of them thinking they would be a great choice for defense because […]
Budget Priced Defensive Ammo
October 22, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Andrew Betts Why does each round of defense ammo have to cost as much as a taco? Do I really need to spend $1.25 a round or more for decent defense ammunition?
The Fruit Cocktail Rocket
October 18, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Andrew Betts “Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.” That’s the fourth rule of firearm safety according to the blessed prophet Col. Jeff Cooper (peace be upon him). I thought I was sure of my target before I squeezed the trigger on a swollen can of […]
How to Be More Aware
October 17, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Scott Sylvester Anticipation Behavior Your eyes feed a constant stream of data to your brain allowing you to perceive events that occurred micro seconds in the past. Yes, you are all living in the past and there is scientific proof! Your eyes gather the light reflecting off of objects […]
Don’t Do These Things with Your Home Defense Guns
October 12, 2014 By
I remember when we were out on the range way back when I first started shooting in the Special Forces. One of the younger guys started to adjust the sights on his pistol. An older team sergeant came over and stopped him. He said, “Guns shoot dead on all the time.”
Firearms Safety for Children
October 12, 2014 By
You have to take firearms safety seriously. You have to take it even more seriously if you have children in the house. An important thing to remember that children while you can teach safety will still do irresponsible things. You have to have some safety precautions in place for them.
Choosing the Right Ammo
October 8, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Andrew Betts The AR-15 family of rifles is a fantastic weapon system for home defense. It is lightweight (before you add a scope, bipod, rails, vertical foregrip, laser, fuzzy dice, and curb feelers), the ergonomics are very well thought out and easy to learn, it is reliable, low […]
Training for Success
October 4, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Scott Sylvester The ability to respond to threats quickly and effectively is based on pattern recognition or schemas. A schema is a “scenario,” or a pattern of events your brain recognizes based on training, experience or pre-programmed mental rehearsals. Having a host of these developed patterns or schemas gives […]
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 […]
Couples Carry – CCW and Your Spouse
September 23, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Scott Sylvester Couples Carry – CCW and Your Spouse As times become unpredictable and criminals are emboldened by weak laws and corrupt politicians, concealed carry of a firearm is rapidly rising across the nation. The fact that Americans are starting to take active self-protection measures is encouraging.
Practicing Gun Safety
September 21, 2014 By
Practicing gun safety needs to be way of life if you are going to have a gun in your household.
Hearing Protection for Your Shooting
September 21, 2014 By
If you go out and don’t have hearing protection for shooting you are just being stupid. You are going to hurt you hearing, plain and simple.
Why Going to the Range is a Waste of Time
September 16, 2014 By
Going to the range is a waste of time, at least for most people. What happens is that they go out with their ammo that they paid a load of money for, pay the range fees and do what they always do at the range.
Home Invaders vs Burglars
September 14, 2014 By
The Psychology of Home Invaders vs. Burglars We have a study of the psychology of home invaders and burglars today. It is good to understand the differences. Introduction: Two potential threats to the security of your home are burglars and home invaders. Both types of criminals operate on the basis of different motives, behaviors, and […]
5 Good Cheap Guns
September 9, 2014 By
Not everyone has a ton of money to spend on their home defense gun. We found a good video that gives you 5 good cheap guns that will do you well for your home defense.
Doing a CCW Check
September 8, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Scott Sylvester Doing a Pre-Flight CCW Check If you carry a (semi-auto) handgun on a daily basis, you need to remember that it is a finely tuned machine that requires a certain amount of maintenance and care to function. We want to make sure we take proper care of […]
Should You Have a Pump or Semi Auto Shotgun for Home Defense
September 1, 2014 By
You will get a lot of different answers if you ask someone if you should have a pump or semi auto shotgun for home defense. There are a couple types of shotguns that we are going to immediately dismiss for home defense. These are the single shot, double barrel and bolt action guns. One school […]
Long Gun Retention
August 29, 2014 By
You need to practice long gun retention. The last thing you want is to have your rifle and shotgun taken away from you and potentially used against you and your family. It’s easier said than done. Clearing a building with a long gun gives a threat a good opportunity to wait around a corner and […]
Revolvers for Self Defense
August 26, 2014 By
Wheel Guns are Real Guns When Clint Smith recommends revolvers for self defense people should listen. Clint is one of the national experts on defensive shooting in the country and runs Thunder Ranch.
