In a perfect world, we could walk around all day with the gun of our choice on our person, either … Continued
Toolbox
No matter how long you’ve been around firearms, there’s a pretty good chance that what you don’t know about guns, ammo, and shooting vastly outweighs what you do know. We all remember what it was like to be new to firearms, or to pursue a different shooting discipline for the very first time and that’s why we have Toolbox posts. Our goal is to take what we’ve been fortunate enough to learn from our own shooting experience and from being inside the firearms industry, and share it with the rest of the community.
How to Reload a Defensive Shotgun
Even though our series on defensive shotguns more or less wrapped up earlier this year, we left a lot of … Continued
Decision Making Under Stress
A few weeks ago, I described the basics of the OODA Loop — Observe, Orient, Decide, Act — and how it … Continued
Choosing the Wrong Handgun
As a follow up to my guide on choosing a handgun for new shooters, I made a video covering the … Continued
Beyond Awareness: Recognizing the Threat
Today we’re continuing our series on how the lawfully armed citizen can be more mentally prepared to survive violent encounters … Continued
What is Situational Awareness?
The term “situational awareness” comes up frequently in the world of self-defense and shooting. It’s often regarded as the ultimate … Continued
Handgun Recommendations for New Shooters
Shopping for a defensive handgun can be overwhelming, especially for shooters without much experience. How do you even know what … Continued
Shooting is the Easy Part: What They Don’t Tell You About Gun Fights
Editor’s Note: Today’s post comes from Spencer Blue, a writer with an extensive background in law enforcement, military, and training armed … Continued