EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part 2 of a four-part series on domestic abuse and self-defense. This article analyzes the challenges, obstacles and dangers of escaping an abusive relationship. Part 1 | Part…

Kevin Michalowski and criminal defense attorney Tom Grieve discuss the qualities gun owners should be looking for in their self-defense lawyers. After firing your gun in self-defense, you won’t be…

An equalizer can be any instrument one uses to balance the odds in his or her favor if faced with a violent assault by a larger, stronger or more skilled opponent. It can be anything from a 2×4 to a firearm. Thus, Smith & Wesson aptly named its Equalizer pistols.

We’re taught good manners at an early age. We’re taught we should help others when we can. These lessons make for a polite, functional society. Some people do not receive this training or simply…

If you are thinking of buying a gun, the best thing you can do is educate yourself before you walk into the gun store or up to the gun counter of that big outdoor retailer. To that end, here are a…

Like all of KelTec’s firearms, the new striker-fired P15 9mm is innovative, reliable and affordable. But there’s more to the micro-compact 9mm. It is the lightest and thinnest double-stack pistol on…

City Folk v. Country Folk: Oregon Many rural voters in Oregon discovered that the November 2022 midterm elections were far more than a vote for their state representatives. The unfortunate Measure…

Movement while shooting is an essential part of any effective defense. The ability to move will help defenders put distance between themselves and an attacker. A moving target is also more difficult…

The Complete Guide to Smith & Wesson Defensive Handguns Smith & Wesson has offered good-quality revolvers for more than 150 years. Beginning with the No. 1 .22 Short revolver and advancing to modern…

As the original U.S. armory, Springfield Armory manufactured all sorts of firearms between 1777 and 1968. Their 1942 M1 Garand is the most treasured firearm in my safe. It was armory refurbished in…

During my time as a professional trainer, peace officer and sometimes gunsmith, I have seen many handgun malfunctions. The majority are a result of operator error, and many of those are a result of…

Frenzied Customer: Virginia Auto Shop Owner Defends Against Attack A customer irate over auto repair charges for his niece’s vehicle attacked a Stafford garage owner and threatened store employees.…

In Dirty Harry: Magnum Force, Inspector Callahan claims to use a “light special” load for lighter recoil and better control in his Smith & Wesson Model 29 revolver. That’s Hollywood gobbledygook.…

Gun ownership has reportedly risen in recent years among American women. Manufacturers have made specific handguns and accessories to cater to this increasing market. But gun ownership among women is…

It’s that time of year again. Kids are headed back to school or getting ready for online learning or even getting settled into a homeschooling schedule. Whatever the case, the first few weeks of…

Parking lots and structures are everywhere and utilized every day. And while these open spaces provide convenience for everyday tasks, they can also pose serious risks. Data released by the FBI…

The Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact 10mm OSP was one of the easiest handguns to review in a while. After working with it, I decided that if I could only have one handgun — one that would perform well for any possible task — it would be this one.

Following the introduction at the 2023 SHOT, Kershaw sent a sample of its very first out-the-front (OTF) opening automatic knife. The Livewire 9000 is made entirely in the U.S., and it is one of the…

When I first became a mom, I was overwhelmed by a great many emotions. I’m aware it sounds cliche, but the one that stood out the most — the one that pushed me to get up in the middle of the night…

Consistent concealed carriers know that leaving a firearm behind when going into a public setting is not ideal. But can you carry concealed at the gym? The first consideration when deciding to take…