By Home Defense Gun Staffer Ashley Guns in Apartments Like many individual’s, I dream of owning a home and customizing it to exactly what I need or want. I would love to change my front window in the middle of the wall into a lovely little reading nook complete with bench, book shelving and storage […]
7 Considerations for Buying a Handgun for a Woman
April 10, 2014 By
We’ve talked before that men and women are different and have different needs and considerations when buying a handgun for women.
The Ruger Alaskan for Concealed Carry
April 8, 2014 By
by Home Defense Gun Staffer Bob The Ruger Alaskan for Concealed Carry Dirty Harry is basically the father of big bore, big gun, concealed carry. I say Dirty Harry instead of Clint Eastwood because it’s important to draw the line between the fictional character and a real person. Only a fictional character can do all […]
Can You Use a SKS for Home Defense?
April 7, 2014 By
Can you use a SKS for home defense? Home Defense Gun Staffer Bob takes on the topic. If you are short on money and can’t afford an AR15 and prefer a rifle over a shotgun, the SKS might be a good option for you.
Are Short Barrels for Shotguns Better?
April 7, 2014 By
Home Defense Gun Staffer takes on the question of “Are short barrels for shotguns better?”
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.
Silencers/Suppressors for Your Home Defense Gun
April 5, 2014 By
Another take on firearm suppressors for your your home defense gun by our staffer Bob. Bob makes a lot of good points. There are some good reasons for a suppressor – reducing noise and muzzle flash.. Just remember, don’t try to buy your way to marksmanship. You get there by training, dry fire and range […]
Gun Owners and Gun Violence
April 5, 2014 By
by Home Defense Gun Staffer David Gun owners and gun violence – the most polite people you will ever meet are at shooting ranges Something I have noticed is that some of the most polite and respectful people I have ever encountered are at a shooting range. People use please, thank you and excuse me. […]
Home Defense Loads
April 4, 2014 By
Home Defense Loads On our first Home Defense Gun video, Bob talks about how bullet load can affect recoil, point of impact, and point of aim.
Want to Shoot More Accurately?
April 4, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Scott Sylvester Want to Shoot More Accurately? Train When It’s Hard. In the first three months of 2014 we have seen some pretty extreme weather across the United States. Just on the Left Coast we have had summer, spring and freezing downpours all within a matter of weeks. My […]
What is the Best First Handgun for a Woman
April 3, 2014 By
One of the big questions we get is what is a the best first handgun for a woman. Well it can depend on a few things. The size of the woman, her experiences with firearms, where she lives, etc.
How to Teach a Woman to Shoot
April 3, 2014 By
I will go ahead and say it – men and women think differently. I am not saying one is better than the other. Just that when you teach a woman to shoot you should go about it differently than a man.
Hunting Guns for Home Defense
April 3, 2014 By
by Home Defense Gun Staffer Bob Hunting Guns for Home Defense I’m not trying to say buying guns isn’t a great hobby. Heck, I love to buy guns. Sometimes it seems like I’m better at buying them than using them. I have all the hallmarks of an avid gun buyer, including my own coffee cup […]
10 Gauge Vs 12 Gauge Vs 20 Gauge Vs 410 – Home Defense Shotgun Ammunition Gauges
March 31, 2014 By
Home Defense Shotgun Ammunition Gauges Shotgun sizes have always been measured in a way that confuses most everybody. You would think that the “12” in a 12-gauge shotgun means some sort of measurement.
The Facts about Aftermarket Handgun Sights
March 30, 2014 By
Well, I will say it at the beginning that I am not a big fan of adjusting the sights on a pistol or even aftermarket handgun sights. Now don’t get me wrong. I think they can make you a better shooter and aid in certain conditions.
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
7 of the best 9mm Handguns for Home Defense
March 29, 2014 By
We found a great video on 7 of the best 9mm handguns for home defense. Now this is one guy’s opinion but he does list some good and bad of each one. It is worth going through.
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 […]
Carrying a Gun in Church
March 26, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Scott Sylvester Shepherding the Flock – Carrying a Gun in Church Whether you are in law enforcement or a civilian with a concealed carry permit, you have earned the right to carry a firearm with you to most places. We all decided to carry because we want to be […]
The Keys to Accurate Shooting
March 25, 2014 By
We found a great video that talks about the keys to accurate shooting. There is a lot of misinformation out there and it’s important to know what works and what doesn’t.
What to Do When Travelling With Guns
March 25, 2014 By
By Home Defense Gun Staffer Ashley Traveling With Guns Most people have a favorite way to carry concealed for everyday carry. But is that everyday carry right for road tripping across the state or across several states? I bring this up because I travel a lot for work and visiting family. I have learned that […]
Teaching Kids to Shoot
March 22, 2014 By
By Home Defense Gun Staffer Bob Teaching Kids to Shoot Last hunting season my niece took her first elk. Now, I’ve always had a hard time admitting that she’s changing from the little girl in pigtails who makes her uncle attend tea parties and is approaching adulthood. The fact that her parents and the State […]
Tales of the Gun Video
March 21, 2014 By
I stumbled on the Tales of the Gun video on YouTube from the History Channel documentary series. This episode deals with the legendary firearms designer John Moses Browning, arguably the most prolific and important designer in history.
The Browning Silver Lightning Shotgun for Home Defense
March 21, 2014 By
The Browning name is well known among shotgun enthusiasts for high quality, high performance, autoloading shotguns that feature superior fit and finish. Thus, with its distinctive semi-humpback receiver, the Browning Silver Lightning is a fitting tribute to its original predecessor, the Browning Auto 5 which was designed by John M. Browning in 1898.
