I came across an interesting statement the other day that read something like the following: “Flexibility is greater than mastery.” I just had to pause for a bit and contemplate that. At first, I…

There are a lot of pistol cleaning kits available on the market these days, and that is a very good thing. After all, there is certainly an almost endless selection of handguns. Why not kits with…

A home invasion is a terrifying and potentially life-threatening situation that no one wants to experience. In such a scenario, making the right decisions can be crucial to ensuring your safety and…

Threat de-escalation is the process of reducing the intensity and severity of a potentially violent situation. It is a skill that can be learned and practiced by anyone who may encounter a threat in…

Few areas on a modern vehicle provide much protection from modern ammunition. Beyond the engine block and possibly the wheel wells, modern vehicles do not feature sufficient materials of the needed…

She’s a grandmother who loves God, her family and cooking. It’s only natural that she and her brother would operate a food truck in their native Houston, Texas. She serves soul food — pork chops,…

Smith & Wesson’s current .38 Special Model 638 Bodyguard is the last of the original Bodyguard line, which dates back to 1955. However, when the polymer-framed M&P Bodyguard was introduced in 2014,…

More Than He Ordered: Pennsylvania Man Defends Himself Against Two Armed Robbers Outside Chinese Restaurant Two armed men approached a Philadelphia man and announced a robbery as he was leaving a…

An emissary is defined as someone sent on a special mission, usually as a representative of another person or group of people. Springfield’s Emissary has been tasked with the special mission of…

More and more gun owners are discovering the benefits, effectiveness and convenience of using pistol-mounted optics. I’ve written about red dots before, and I have trained with them, but I am still…

You may have heard calls for mandatory reporting of stolen firearms. While reporting stolen firearms sounds reasonable, making legislation to require reporting and adding penalties for failing to do…

Vermont: Free-State Failure What I have dubbed “the last free state in the Union,” Vermont is unique in that it does not issue concealed carry permits to anyone, resident or non-resident. Vermont is…

In today’s world of the internet and technology, social media platforms have become an essential part of our lives. Whether it’s for entertainment, education or building a community, social media has…

Effective self-defense takes more than just firearms training. You need to be prepared for any situation in order to protect yourself and those around you. And one area of concealed carry clothing…

Springfield Armory was previously known for its basic 1911A1 .45 ACP pistols and M1A .308 semi-automatic rifles. With XD, Springfield dipped into the modern polymer-framed, high-capacity pistol…

Studies have shown that criminals look for certain types of victims and often identify them by factors they cannot explain. Sometimes it’s a victim’s clothes. Other times it’s a victim’s age. It can…

Editor’s note: This three-part series will explore the history of gun control in the United States. Part 3 will discuss gun restrictions during the 20th century and the liberalization of gun laws.…

In 2013, while serving as principal of a K-8 non-public school, I had three different parents ask me if anyone in my school was armed to protect their children in the event of an active shooter. A…

The 5.7x28mm is an outstanding little self-defense or sporting cartridge. And it is finally gaining commercial popularity in the American market. FN had the first 5.7x28mm on the market. But due to…

When you consider the available data regarding average, everyday folks using firearms to protect life, you’ll typically see a defensive-shooting range of around 3 to 5 yards. Undoubtedly, this means…