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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
How to Choose Your First Gun: Best Handguns and Rifles for Beginners
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 →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 →Best Concealed Carry Caliber
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[…]
Continue Reading →Beginner’s Guide to Concealed Carry
Concealed carry may seem daunting and a bit overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be. This beginner’s guide to concealed carry will provide you with the necessary direction to get started. Building S[…]
Continue Reading →Best Home-Defense Rifles
When it comes to selecting a firearm for home defense, many homeowners immediately think of handguns or shotguns. However, rifles are quickly gaining recognition as powerful, reliable options for prot[…]
Continue Reading →Brass vs. Steel Ammo
The debate between brass-cased and steel-cased ammunition has been ongoing among firearms enthusiasts. Each type of casing has its pros and cons, but can one truly be deemed superior to the other? Let[…]
Continue Reading →Kydex vs. Leather Holster for Concealed Carry
When setting out to choose a holster, there are a multitude of factors to consider. It must fit your body and your lifestyle. Seldom mentioned is how different body types (endomorph, mesomorph and ect[…]
Continue Reading →Understanding +P and +P+ Ammunition: Overpressure Ammo in Self-Defense
There are truly many mysteries to unravel in the world of firearms and shooting sports, especially for those interested in personal, home and family self-defense. One major source of confusion revolve[…]
Continue Reading →Single-Stack vs. Double-Stack Firearms
Are single-stack pistols at an advantage or disadvantage compared to double-stack pistols? The answer truly depends on your individual circumstances, preferences and needs, as well as applicable laws […]
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