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Best .40 Guns for Concealed Carry
When it comes to selecting a firearm for self-defense, the .40 caliber handgun is known for its balance of stopping power and manageable recoil. The .40 caliber pistol offers a reliable option for…
Continue Reading →Best Handguns for Home Defense
Many people are purchasing firearms for home defense, but they’re not just selecting the more typical shotguns or AR-15s. Handguns can be an effective addition to the mix … or at least a solid…
Continue Reading →Streamlight Flashlight Review: The Strion 2020
Getting straight to the point, Streamlight has hit the mark with the Strion 2020. This compact light is capable of fulfilling nearly any lighting requirement. It would have made a great addition to…
Continue Reading →Assault Rifle Definition: Cut Through the Confusion
In recent years, the term “assault rifle” has become a focal point of debate in discussions about firearms and gun control. However, it’s important to clarify what constitutes an assault weapon. What…
Continue Reading →Winchester FMJ Ammo for Survival Scenarios
Many, including those previously unconcerned with self-defense, can’t help but look at the goings-on in our nation and have great concern. Circumstances define focus, and if you are looking bleakly…
Continue Reading →Liberty Ultra-Light 9mm Ammunition
Recent statistics have revealed a disturbing increase of more than 800 percent in attacks on churches and synagogues over the past six years. These attacks encompass shootings, violent assaults and…
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…
Continue Reading →The Springfield Armory Echelon 9mm Combat Pistol
In the world of modern defensive handguns, two key elements stand out: the dominance of polymer as the frame material and the widespread popularity of the 9mm cartridge. Polymer frames are favored…
Continue Reading →Stun Guns vs. TASERs: Which Should You Choose?
In the mid to late 1980s, an interesting and seemingly revolutionary less-lethal control device entered the law enforcement scene. It was the Nova Stun XR5000: a compact, lightweight electronic stun…
Continue Reading →Byrna SD Launcher Review: Less-Lethal Option
The Byrna SD Launcher Pistol is a cutting-edge less-lethal self-defense launcher made in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. It’s designed to offer an effective self-defense solution while keeping the defender at a safe distance. This launcher fires an assortment of paintball-sized .68 caliber projectiles with an effective range of 50 feet.
Continue Reading →The Top 5 1911 Handguns
After more than 100 years in the world of personal defense, the 1911 pistol remains a classic choice that continues to stand the test of time. Over the years, it has evolved with improvements in…
Continue Reading →Ohio Ordnance and Automatic Rifles
When it comes to encapsulating the essence of Ohio Ordnance, their motto “Preserving the Past, Engineering for the Future” says it all. This company, nestled in Chardon, Ohio, stands out as one of…
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