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Beginner Guides
If you’re new to self-defense or just starting out in concealed carry, look here first for everything you should know from the get-go.
Recent Beginner Guides Articles
Shooting Glasses 101: Choosing the Right Eye Protection
When it comes to shooting, protecting your eyes is just as critical as safeguarding your hearing or honing your aim. Every firearms discharge can launch debris, shrapnel or gases — each a serious thre[…]
Continue Reading →Hunter to Concealed Carrier: My Concealed Carry Journey
It has been weighing on my heart for some time, and I don’t even know why. I’ve been thinking a lot about whether or not I should carry a gun. I can’t explain exactly why — something just kept pulling[…]
Continue Reading →Single-Action vs. Double-Action: Best Action for Self-Defense
Different styles of firearms are intended for different uses. The first step in buying a handgun is to determine its purpose — personal defense, target shooting or hunting — so you can choose the acti[…]
Continue Reading →How to Choose Your First Gun: Best Handguns and Rifles
Choosing your first gun — whether for self-defense, hunting or sport shooting — is a big decision. With countless models available, finding the best first gun can feel overwhelming. This beginner-frie[…]
Continue Reading →How to Grip a Pistol Properly for Better Accuracy
Gripping a pistol correctly is the cornerstone of accuracy, control and safety. Whether you’re a beginner learning how to hold a pistol or a seasoned shooter refining your techniques, understanding ho[…]
Continue Reading →How to Clean a Revolver: Step-by-Step Guide for Gun Owners
If you were to count every revolver model and variant on the market, the tally would climb into the hundreds. Depending on the production year and model, your revolver might have three, four or five s[…]
Continue Reading →Train at Home Like a Pro: 5 Firearms Training Tips for Busy Gun Owners
For many responsibly armed Americans, getting to the gun range regularly just isn’t practical. Between busy schedules, limited access and rising ammunition costs, even the most dedicated gun trainee c[…]
Continue Reading →First Time at an Outdoor Shooting Range? Here’s What to Expect
Everyone I’ve ever taken shooting at an outdoor range loved the adventure. But if this is your first time at a shooting range, especially one outdoors, it can feel a bit intimidating. No worries — we’[…]
Continue Reading →Best Caliber for Self-Defense & Concealed Carry
Choosing the best caliber for concealed carry is a crucial decision when it comes to self-defense. With options like 9mm, .45 ACP, .40 S&W, .380 ACP, and .38 Special available, factors such as rec[…]
Continue Reading →Shooting Stance 101: Build a Solid Platform
When it comes to handgun proficiency, simplicity and consistency are your greatest allies. I’ve honed a steadfast approach to shooting through my years of diverse training in the police academy,[…]
Continue Reading →How to Concealed Carry
For those committed to personal security, concealed carry as a lifestyle choice may be the way to go. The increasing demand for knowledge on how to carry concealed highlights a growing recognition of […]
Continue Reading →How to Choose a Firearms Instructor
Having been teaching in the classroom, online and on the range for several decades now, I guess you could say I’ve observed and experienced many different kinds of students, instructors and classes. A[…]
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