This is a guest post by Mike Seeklander reposted from his blog. 10 Ways to Improve Your Shooting We have something in common, and that is the both of us (unless you chanced upon this blog by accident) probably want you to be a better shooter.” This is deadly serious.
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.
A Free and Easy Way to Improve Your Shooting
March 18, 2014 By
Not everyone has the money to go to the range every day to improve your shooting let alone every weekend. Just think how good you would be with your pistol if you shot every day.
The Home Defense Life and Traveling
March 17, 2014 By
There are some things you have to keep in mind if you have weapons for home defense. One of the areas is traveling and making sure you are clear of any firearms, ammunition or residue if you are going through security checkpoints.
Keeping Kids and Guns Safe
March 16, 2014 By
By Home Defense Gun Staffer Ashley Keeping Kids and Guns Safe Recently one of the children of a family friend injured themselves with a revolver. What happened is a ten year old boy who has always proven to be responsible and thoughtful was given a revolver for Christmas. The father of the boy was not […]
Is Bigger Caliber Always Better
March 16, 2014 By
Interesting post over at the Beretta Blog on using bigger frame guns in smaller calibers for beginners and whether bigger calibers are always better. A woman beginner wanted to shoot the short barreled .38 as opposed to the bigger .22. To her the .38 looked like an easier gun to shoot:
Which is the Best M1911?
March 15, 2014 By
The question of which is the best M1911 is one that gets constantly asked. The M1911 style semi auto is one of the most loved and tried and true pistols out there. We found a nice video that talks about five good ones that gets you started on your search for the best M1911. Let’s […]
What You Need to Know about Home Defense Mindset
March 14, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Scott Sylvester Pre-battle Home Defense Mindset When I founded my firearms training company I set out to educate my students in the principle that the mind itself is the ultimate weapon. As a long time practitioner of martial arts, a defensive tactics instructor, a firearms trainer, and a deputy […]
5 Thoughts on Gunfighting by Wyatt Earp
March 14, 2014 By
Wyatt Earp and Gunfights Wyatt Earp was at different times in his life a city policeman, county sheriff, a teamster, buffalo hunter, bouncer, saloon-keeper, gambler, brothel owner, pimp, miner, and a boxing referee. His story is a bit controversial, but it is generally accepted that he participated in many gunfights including the infamous Gunfight at […]
What to Believe About Stopping Power
March 11, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Andrew Betts There has been some discussion on “stopping power” of late so I think it’s time that we get a few things straight. First off, “stopping power” or “knockdown power” doesn’t exist. Velocity exists. Foot pounds exist. Momentum exists. Even tissue disruption can be quantified but there is […]
10 Reasons to Buy a Gun Safe
March 11, 2014 By
At the first sight, you might not find it necessary to buy a gun safe. After all, a gun safe doesn’t seem to help other then keeping your guns in a confined area. Then, do you really need to spend dollars on buying one of these bulky safes?
Shooting from Cover
March 9, 2014 By
“Every shootout is better with cover!” When it comes to a gunfight, even more important than the skill of shooting is not getting shot. Way too often we teach people to shoot on the flat range without thinking about always taking cover. Moving to cover and shooting from cover should be a part of all […]
The GunVault MiniVault Deluxe Handgun Safe
March 8, 2014 By
The GunVault MiniVault Deluxe Handgun Safe For over twenty years now, GunVault has been the industry leader and innovator of quick access gun safes and other security solutions for handguns. Therefore, as the leader in quick access gun security, GunVault utilizes the latest in security technology such as “biometric security” locking mechanisms which scan and […]
The Best Gun for Home Defense
March 7, 2014 By
The best gun for home defense is always a question that gets asked. We found a good video that discusses the different things you need to think about.
The Great Stopping Power Hoax
March 6, 2014 By
The debate about caliber and stopping power is one that goes on and on. Is the 9mm enough or do you carry a .45 because they don’t make a .46?
How to End Holster Problems
March 5, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Scott Sylvester I constantly get asked by new and experienced shooters about holsters, the carry position of a firearm, and different retention devices on the market today. Living in the modern gun era in our nation we are blessed with a plethora of companies who manufacture excellent holsters. Which […]
Shotgun Ballistics Every Gun Owner Should Know
March 3, 2014 By
If you own a shotgun for home defense, you really should know shotgun ballistics and what your weapon and ammunition is going to do inside your home.
Why Your Hunting Gun May Not Be the Best Home Defense Weapon
March 2, 2014 By
By Home Defense Staffer Rob I’m not trying to say buying hunting 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 down at the local gun […]
Can We Really Trust the Mossberg Maverick 88 for Home Defense?
March 1, 2014 By
The Mossberg Maverick 88 is a shotgun you will find for under $200. People will question that a gun so cheap will do the job for home defense.
Something Every Gun Owner Should Know
February 26, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Scott Sylvester God made mankind… Sam Colt made ‘em equal Firearms ownership is not only a right guaranteed to us by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, it is an underrated privilege many people take for granted and ignore. Having the right to own a firearm and […]
What You Need to Know about the Taurus Judge for Home Defense
February 25, 2014 By
If you hang around home defense people at all you are going to hear about having a Taurus Judge for home defense. Some love them, some think they are a joke. We found a good video that covers the Judge.
AR15 versus AK47
February 24, 2014 By
AR15 Versus AK47 You will often hear people talking about rifles talk about the AR15 and the AK47 in the same breath. Well they are not really the same.
What Gun is Best for Home Defense – Take 2
February 23, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Andrew Betts What gun is best for home defense? You may as well ask “What car is the “best” for driving kids to soccer practice?” or “What computer is best for watching squirrels water skiing?” It’s a very broad question that has been covered approximately as many times as […]
What You Need to Know about Home Defense Ballistics
February 22, 2014 By
Home defense ballistics always come up when you talk about shooting in a building. Is a pistol better than a rifle? Is birdshot better than buckshot? The questions (and arguments) go on and on.
