Similar to the firearms myths perpetuated by television and movies, beliefs surrounding mental health can add to the stigma that prevents some from seeking help. It’s important to open up the…

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To the new shooter, range rules and procedures can sometimes appear to be capricious and solely intended to take all the fun out of an outing. I can assure you that most any rule you encounter exists…

Is an Old Handgun I Inherited Still Good for Home Defense? That depends on just what kind of old gun we’re talking about. If you don’t have any other options available… Probably — at least until you…

Springfield Armory leaves stainless steel’s sordid history behind with the introduction of its 9mm Garrison 1911 in stainless steel. Let me explain. In the mid to late 1980s, semi-automatic pistols…

The point of public advocacy in a democratic system is to win more people to our side and ultimately drive beneficial changes in the law. Protests, bumper stickers and social media arguments mean…

A few years ago, I had a former student reach out to me to share an experience she had. She was at a local shopping mall and started to feel uncertain and uncomfortable. Remembering our training…

It’s important to start these handgun comparisons with the caveat that each person will have a different take. The best firearm for you is the one you will train with and carry every day. Comparing…

Choosing a self-defense weapon is a balancing act. While you definitely want the most potent weapon possible, you also need an option that is appropriate for non-lethal threats. Similarly, you want…

There’s a common misconception in the United States that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s independence day. Rather, it commemorates the Mexican victory against the French at the city of Puebla on May 5,…

It isn’t uncommon for well-versed criminals to “shark-bump” a potential victim. One of the most usual ways for them to do so is to ask seemingly harmless questions. Your response will let a potential…

Belly band holsters are a perfect fit for an active lifestyle. They have a lightweight and slim form-fitting design that hugs the body, allowing you to comfortably conceal and secure your handgun and…

Humans can put a lot of pressure on themselves to perform at certain levels — both physically and mentally. And none of us ever wants to disappoint, fall behind or stand out as being different. This…

Features and history vary substantially from one gun to the next. That can make it difficult to choose which firearm is best, or even if one firearm is better than another. The answer to which gun is…

The Mongoose Quick on the Draw Buck 110 Speed Sheath Buck 110 Speed Sheath With millions of Buck 110s still in the field, there remains a strong aftermarket for 110 accessories — specifically…

Options for a college or graduate student in the United States who wants to study firearms are limited. Ironically, more programs for this field of study exist outside of the country. However,…

Some folks may remember a story I shared from years back when an armed gunman entered the middle school only a few miles from our home and took five girls hostage in the locker room next to the…

Like Daniel B. Wesson and Horace Smith roughly 90 years before, Alexander McCormick Sturm and William B. Ruger collaborated to manufacture an innovative pistol. Ruger designed it, while Sturm…

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a three-part series analyzing what muggers look for when targeting victims and what you can do to avoid becoming one. Read Part 1. When we left Lee Michaels, he was…

Not being a company that rests on its laurels, Springfield Armory introduced a new pistol line — the Garrison — in November 2021. The initial line consisted of two .45 ACP-chambered, full-sized…