I’ve been riding motorcycles for decades, so the other day, as I pulled out of my driveway on my most recently acquired bike, I couldn’t help being reminded about the similarities between riding[…]

» QUESTION: With the evolving current events in the United States and the rest of the world, the two of us have made the decision to own one or more firearms, probably handguns, for personal protectio[…]

Revolvers are good, reliable defensive tools. They are not, however, immune to malfunction. When a revolver malfunctions, it is typically something catastrophic that means the gun is out of the fight.[…]

Some intriguing data has emerged regarding the typical reaction to confronting an assailant who is armed with a firearm. A recent posting by the Force Science Institute explores some of the common, an[…]

When you head to the range, what do you carry in your range bag? Ammo? Eye pro? Ear pro? Cleaning kit? More ammo? Shooting gloves? Tool kit? Spare parts? More ammo? Targets? Target dots or tape? Stapl[…]

I was recently made aware of some unsettling occurrences that took place at a local Target, a store where my own mother and probably a good number of my friends like to go. Multiple women reported tha[…]

When you walk into a room, make sure you know how to get out of that room. Situational awareness is the key to safety. Always be aware of your surroundings. Look for “exit” signs. Notice a[…]

At a basic handgun class last week, I got the usual questions about which gun I thought was best for carry. I advised my students that choosing a firearm is inevitably an exercise in compromise among […]

Do you remember the first time someone handed you a gun and helped you learn to shoot it? I do. My grandmother gave me a Remington Model 514 single-shot .22-caliber rifle. My dad took me into the back[…]

How do we store guns and keep our children safe? Balancing between having a gun available when you might need it and keeping guns and ammo safely stored is not an easy task. And from a legal standpoin[…]

As some people may know, I have the honor of being part of The Well Armed Woman Competitive Shooting Team. And as part of this team, I get to participate in a variety of shooting matches and, hopefull[…]

A safety on a firearm is simply a mechanical device. Whether you see a lever on the side of your pistol or not, that firearm still has some sort of safety mechanism. Modern firearms without active ext[…]