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The Orthodox Jew Who Bought a Nazi Gun
I have really enjoyed getting to know author Yehuda Remer over these last few years, and I would definitely consider him to be a good friend of mine. So when he told me of a very unique purchase he…
Continue Reading →The Ruger-57: Another 5.7x28mm Option
The 5.7x28mm has a small and dedicated following, but a lot of people are missing out on the advantages of this cool and surprisingly effective little handgun round for various reasons. The…
Continue Reading →Lessons From a Break-In
I wanted to share a story about a break-in from a friend at work — something very real and very recent … and very frightening. This is exactly the reason why we can never live life thinking, “It will…
Continue Reading →Stop the Threat
We have told you time and again to shoot until the threat stops. STOP. THE. THREAT. In this video, you see a knife-wielding attacker charging at a police officer and getting shot six times for his…
Continue Reading →Concealed Carry and Anger Management
Talk to any veteran law enforcement officer and he or she will tell you that from domestic disturbances to road rage, anger is the primary catalyst that escalates a simple disagreement into a violent…
Continue Reading →Colored Guns: Yay or Nay?
Whether or not handguns meant for self-defense should be customized is a topic that pops up on social media with regularity. And in the world of women who shoot, it’s about more than slide plates and…
Continue Reading →The Robber Takes Over: Should I Shoot?
On a hot summer night, you have three more hours to drive before you get home. It’s been a long business trip with some wins and some losses. You have visited more clients than you care to remember…
Continue Reading →5 Tips to Survive Anti-Gun Family Gatherings
Ah… The holidays are fast upon us. Can’t you just smell the cinnamon? Taste the pumpkin spice? Cut the family tension with a knife? If gatherings aren’t touchy enough with the average, everyday…
Continue Reading →Getting New Shooters to the Gun Range
I’ve heard a lot of excuses about why people do NOT want to try shooting activities or go to the gun range. Explanations range from lack of time or lack of interest to fear of the firearm or fear of…
Continue Reading →Bond Arms Bullpup 9 Gun Review: Complete Guide
I’ve been enthusiastic about reviewing the Bond Arms Bullpup 9mm for a few weeks now. After thorough testing — I put 1,200 to 1,300 rounds through it — my enthusiasm remains. In fact, my confidence…
Continue Reading →How Many Guns Are Too Many Guns?
I remember years ago (in my 2A infancy) when my husband… and that was about it. One handgun. I didn’t think much of it at the time. Having a gun for home protection seemed to be a smart thing to do.
Continue Reading →Tactical Flashlight: Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X USB
I hit the switch on the new Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X USB tactical flashlight and said, “Holy smokes!” I was standing on my front porch in total darkness. But as I unleashed 3,500 lumens of white LED…
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