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…

Weddings are a time to celebrate love and make lasting memories. The day already requires a lot of planning, but carrying a concealed firearm — whether as a guest, a wedding attendant, the groom or…

A young lady dressed in Revolutionary War garb greeted us at the 2023 NRA Convention, holding a Brown Bess Musket. She was part of Project Appleseed, whose mission is to rebuild America as a nation…

All Aboard: South Carolina The constitutional choo-choo train just keeps on rolling, with its next stop in beautiful South Carolina. If you desire gorgeous coastline, world-class golf, Old-South…

In a self-defense situation, drawing your handgun with speed and accuracy is crucial. It can mean the difference between life and death. That’s why it’s important to train yourself to have fast and…

Editor’s note: This three-part series will explore the history of gun control in the United States. Part 2 will discuss gun restrictions during the 19th century. You can read Part 1 here. Gun control…

If you take the anti-gun advocates at their word, they care about preventing tragedies like the murders at Sandy Hook and Uvalde and mass attacks like the one that occurred in Las Vegas. They desire…

“Guilty until proven innocent.” William shares his journey through the justice system.

Personal security is the protection of oneself from harm, violence or loss. It involves taking measures to prevent or reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime, terrorism or other threats. One of…

Unexpected Charge: Idaho Man Kills Onrushing Moose A Terreton man found a moose in his yard. When the man tried to move the moose on his way, the moose charged the man, forcing him to shoot it in…

Though the 13-round 9mm Browning Hi-Power was introduced in 1935, high-capacity semi-automatic combat pistols were not popular for self-defense until much later. Someone looking for a “combat-ready”…