Game Over: Michigan Senior Citizen Defends Against Armed Robber A 69-year-old man and his son met a stranger outside an apartment to sell a video game. The sale turned into a robbery when the buyer…

Based in North Carolina, WOOX is an outdoor brand devoted to creating high-end products. WOOX is an offshoot of the Italy-based Minelli. I received an advertising email from the company, which…

Merging computers with real-time feedback on decision-making can provide a mechanism for students and instructors alike to learn from experience without ever engaging a threat. These simulation…

When I was in fifth grade, my very concerned mother checked me out of school early one Monday afternoon and drove me to a local doctor’s office after I’d been experiencing a lot of pain and…

When it comes to self-defense, it is commonly understood that an ounce of prevention is worth pounds of cure. The earliest form of prevention in the school shooting threat is children’s development.…

If you’re looking at shotguns for home defense, there are really only two worth considering: Remington 870 and Mossberg 500. These giants in the field have a long history of good service. Both…

Thinking through possible home defense scenarios can help you prepare for the unthinkable. It’s difficult to get an accurate average of police response times. Times can range widely based on the…

Late 2019 found me and about a dozen other gunwriters at the legendary Gunsite School in Paulden, Arizona, assessing the newest soon-to-be-released pistol from one of America’s most popular firearm…

Ballistol has been a household name in Germany, Austria and Switzerland for more than 100 years. It’s less recognized in the U.S., but that’s not because of its lack of effectiveness as an all-purpose cleaning solution. The company didn’t begin to market it to consumers living abroad until the 1980s.

MSRP: $99.99–$119.99 Discreet Defense Op Sac Man-Pack Discreet Defense Op Sac Man-Pack This shoulder bag is set up for concealed carry but is also purpose-designed for commuters, travelers and others…

Simulated scenario-based training can range from basic to complex. Firearms scenario training can be used like a capstone training element. After mastering the basics of safety, handling and…

A full-sized handgun offers a different set of challenges than a subcompact when it comes to concealed carry. The key is to make sure you know what those challenges are and then adapt to them. For…

I had an awesome opportunity about a month ago to take the QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper certification from a dear friend and Second Amendment advocate, Sarah Joy Albrecht of Hold My Guns. Sarah…

Patrick Lopez, president of the Asian Pacific American Gun Owners Association (APAGOA), and Top Shot champion Chris Cheng, a member of the APAGOA leadership team, spoke with the USCCA about the…

Editor’s Note: This is the final article of a three-part series revealing what robbers look for when targeting victims and what you can do to avoid becoming one. Part 1 | Part 2  At the end of the…

With as much attention as “how to pick your first gun” blog posts get, it can be easy for gun-media types to forget that if you’ve never gone into a store and bought a gun, you’ve … well … you’ve…

With the prevalence of mass shootings in the U.S. and extremists often targeting places of worship, more and more religious institutions are allowing concealed carry. If your church is considering…

Range wear for instructors and event attendees alike can cover a broad spectrum of options. For instructors, it is important to set the example in safety, comfort, functionality, application,…

What is the one thing you should never do after a self-defense incident? U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s director of content Kevin Michalowski talks to attorney and former Wisconsin state…

The Beretta APX got a facelift! This modular, polymer-framed, striker-fired 9mm started life as Beretta’s entry to compete in the U.S. military trials for a new service pistol. Beretta originally release it to the public in 2017. Now, for 2022, the world’s oldest gunmaker is releasing the APX A1.