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Which Is Safer: Shotgun or Handgun?
Any firearm can be dangerous if mishandled. But there are no modern firearms where operation is inherently unsafe, whether handgun or shotgun. Product liability laws have seen to that. However, each…
Continue Reading →Head to Head: Settling the ‘Best 9mm Defensive Ammo’ Debate
There are any number of key phrases that will trigger a debate between gun owners: “1911 versus striker-fired,” “concealed carry versus open carry,” “9mm versus .45 ACP” — the list seems endless.…
Continue Reading →Tips to Open Your Pocketknife Faster
One of the most neglected aspects of defensive knife training is the skill necessary to actually get your knife into the fight. Just like drawing a handgun, you must be able to draw your knife…
Continue Reading →Gear We Love — July 2021
TX22 American-Made Rimfire Race-Gun TX22 American-Made Rimfire Race-Gun MSRP: $484.85 Taurus crashed the .22-cal pistol party two years ago with an American-made, duty-sized, single-action-only…
Continue Reading →Holster Maintenance: How to Care for and Clean Your Rig
Most shooters are aware of the maintenance required for firearms. They wipe the gun down, occasionally disassemble the piece, and clean and lube the gun. And many know ammunition that has been…
Continue Reading →Crowning a New King: The 9mm Is the 21st Century’s .38 Special
Introduced in 1898, the .38 SpecialSpecial (SPL) indicates a unique type of cartridge, such as .38 Special or .44 Special. These are different from cartridges with the same caliber but different…
Continue Reading →Henry Lever Action X Model .410 Shotgun Review
Henry USA is the manufacturer of the finest lever-action rifles on the market today. They recently introduced smoothbore lever-action .410 gauge shotguns to the already extensive lineup. These blued…
Continue Reading →Gun Belt Review: The Versacarry Classic Carry
In my recent review of Craft Holsters for 1911 pistols, I mentioned the importance of mounting an outside-the-waistband (OWB) handgun on a high-quality, stiff handgun belt to keep the handgun…
Continue Reading →Gear We Love — May/June 2021
Stockade Gun Rack: Always Got Your Back Stockade Gun Rack MSRP: $39.99 Whether you’re looking for a new manner in which to keep a rifle handy or trying to maximize the space in your safe, the…
Continue Reading →Two Quality Leather Holsters by Craft
I’ve been a fan of Craft Holsters for several years now and wear them on a regular basis. Craft specializes in delivering Old World, custom European craftsmanship at more than reasonable prices.…
Continue Reading →Arsenal Strike One 9mm: Performance Review
An unconventional pistol in both appearance and function, the Arsenal Strike One 9mm is accurate, well-designed and impressive. Manufacturing Background A note about manufacturing: Arsenal Firearms,…
Continue Reading →221B Tactical Asset Tactical Jeans
I am sitting here writing this week’s piece wearing the finest, most comfortable pair of blue jeans I have ever worn in my life: 221B Tactical’s Asset Tactical Jeans. Comfortable and Stylish Jeans…
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