Key Takeaway: After a self-defense shooting, you should call 911, secure the scene and request medical assistance. When police arrive, expect to be detained while they investigate. You may be questioned, arrested or released depending on the evidence and whether your use of deadly force qualifies as justifiable self-defense.

Winter has a way of slowing things down: Motivation dips, range time gets shorter and gear stays tucked away a little longer. Spring is the chance to reset and get moving again. If you’re serious…

Most gun owners believe they’re prepared. They own a firearm. They’ve taken a class. Maybe they carry every day. But ask them to survive 72 hours away from home after a sudden disaster, like a…

In 2022, four states — Alabama, Ohio, Indiana and Georgia — passed constitutional carry or permitless carry laws, making them the 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th states to do so. Subsequently, in April…

Understanding the diverse landscape of concealed carry permits is crucial for responsible gun owners. If you carry a firearm for self-defense, your responsibility doesn’t stop at your state line. The…

Understanding the proper use of force is essential for any responsible gun owner. State laws vary on how and when to use deadly force. One key principle in self-defense law is the “duty to retreat.”…

When I evaluate any life-saving tool, I consider its application and performance under real conditions. Only hands-on testing answers questions. My evaluations draw on personal experience as well as documented manufacturer testing. Short-term range sessions are only a starting point, while extended firing in adverse conditions tells the real story.

If you’re a concealed carrier, it’s likely you’ll face a traffic stop at some point. Knowing what to do — both legally and practically — is critical. Some states require you to disclose you’re armed…

Few handguns have altered the firearms landscape so much as the pistol Gaston Glock created for the Austrian Military in 1980, which would come to be known as the Glock 17. Glock 17 Development When…

Motorcycles and firearms both represent freedom — but also risk. Whether you’re heading to work or rolling into Sturgis, concealed carry on a motorcycle requires careful planning. Unlike cars, bikes…

I’ve been thinking a lot about whether or not I should carry a gun. I can’t explain exactly why, but it has been weighing on my heart for some time. Something just kept pulling at me. I’ve been a…

With 2025 in the rearview mirror, many of us have entered the new year with the best of intentions for whichever New Year’s resolution we’ve committed to. It goes without saying that one of the most,…