It’s a bit scary. A weak link in your home invasion prevention is your children. Without training and practice, children are probably one of the easiest ways for home invaders to enter your home. Children are naturally helpful. Home invades know this and will exploit it to gain access. Take a look at this video.
Gun Owners – This is Who We Are
July 25, 2015 By
This s a guest post post by Andrew Bates There are a lot of misconceptions out there about who gun owners are. If you didn’t know any better, you might think we were all like Burt Gummer from Tremors.
Do You Need Body Armor?
July 19, 2015 By
This is a guest post by Andrew Betts Do you really need to dress yourself up like a Multicam version of the Staypuff marshmallow man just to defend your home against a few burglars? That could be a bit much, but body armor can actually have a practical place in your home defense plan.
A Biblical Perspective on Armed Self Defense
July 4, 2015 By
A Biblical Perspective on Armed Self Defense by Home Defense Gun Staffer Bob As a CCW instructor, I am asked a lot of interesting and thought provoking questions. Recently, I have been doing a lot of my classes for church groups, and many of the questions have centered on whether or not it is appropriate […]
Training Your Body for Home Defense
June 27, 2015 By
By Home Defense Gun Staffer Travis Being in the Fight Gun owners who take serious considerations about their safety and home defense often attempt to train in a dynamic way. To prepare and ready themselves for any violent event that may happen in their lives.
How to Avoid a Negligent Discharge
June 23, 2015 By
How to Avoid a Negligent Discharge By Home Defense Gun Staffer Shana Most shooters know someone who has had an accidental—or more commonly known as negligent—gun discharge at some point, or at least have heard of someone that another shooter knows. There are countless stories about them: items being shot, holes in walls, people being […]
Range Tip for Women (and Everyone)
May 15, 2015 By
Range Tip for Women (and Everyone) When you ask a lot of women why they don’t like shooting, you’ll hear, “It’s too loud,” quite a bit.
Talking to Your Children About Guns
April 14, 2015 By
It’s very important to talk to your children about guns. How to handle them. What to do, what not to do. What to do if a friend starts doing something stupid. The thing is that just like sex if you don’t talk to your children they are going to learn it somewhere else, television, movies, […]
Are Wheel Guns Still Relevant?
April 14, 2015 By
This is a guest post by Andrew Betts There was a time when the aphorism “Six for sure,” carried significant weight and automatic handguns were not nearly as dependable as revolvers. That time is long past, though. Modern automatic pistols are extremely reliable when loaded with quality ammunition.
Firearm Fundamentals
March 30, 2015 By
This is a guest post by Scott Sylvester No matter how great of a shooter you are… or think you are, the one common thread that determines success on the range is a solid understanding and practice of the 7 Firearms Fundamentals.
What to Do With a Bedside Gun
March 23, 2015 By
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.
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.
Is Over Penetration a Myth?
January 26, 2015 By
Is the whole over penetration issue a non issue? We have had quite a few posts on this page about ballistics and how rounds behave. One issue you always hear about is over penetration. What we are talking about is a round going through a threat and striking an innocent.
Shotgun vs Pistol for Home Defense
January 18, 2015 By
There’s always a done of debate of shotgun vs pistol for home defense. Stopping power, penetration, ballistics all come into the discussion.
NFA Devices for Home Defense
January 11, 2015 By
This is a guest post by Andrew Betts NFA Devices for Home Defense The problem with opinions is that people who really don’t have any clue what they’re talking about are happy to offer one. They’ll just repeat any old garbage that they’ve heard on a subject, no matter how ridiculous and unfounded.
Concealed Carry Versus Open Carry
January 4, 2015 By
This is guest post by John Pemberton Concealed Carry versus Open Carry If you are carrying for personal defense, you should carry concealed. As an average citizen, the benefits of carrying a firearm concealed far outweighs the benefits of carrying a handgun for the world to see.
Drawing a Weapon in a Struggle
January 2, 2015 By
It’s a worst case scenario, but you need to know how to get out a weapon in a struggle.
Think Twice about Shotguns for Home Defense
December 24, 2014 By
Shotguns suck for home defense I know, I know there are going to be some comments about this post. For a lot of people, shotguns for home defense are either a love them or hate them proposition. In my opinion, a shotgun is not a bad weapon for home defense. However, it’s not necessarily the […]
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 Many Rounds for Concealed Carry?
December 16, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Scott Sylvester How many rounds for concealed carry? Carrying a handgun in a daily basis is one of the surest ways to guarantee your personal safety. A concealed firearm gives you a tremendous advantage in surprise and as a force multiplier when confronted with a threat of death or […]
Active Shooter – How to Defend Others
December 13, 2014 By
Being in an active shooter incident is horrifying enough; just think about being in one with your family members or other people we care about.
What You Should Know Post Shooting
December 6, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Scott Sylvester The Post Shooting Immediate Aftermath When we talk about personal defense, self-defense and shooting situations, most of the discussions I read online or conversations with people rarely include the possibility that you will be injured or severely wounded as a result of an encounter. Whether it be […]
The Problem With Short Barrel .38 Specials
November 30, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Andrew Betts Your Snubby Could Get You Killed Snub nosed revolvers are still wildly popular for concealed carry and for good reason. They are very compact and lightweight and they are reliable and safe. While they are difficult to master, they are exceedingly easy to operate.
Teaching Others to Shoot Safely
November 15, 2014 By
You take on additional responsibility when you teach others to shoot. Part of that is learning how to shoot safely for both them, you and others on the range.
