No, they’re not ideal, but… There’s a joke floating about the self-defense community that goes something like this: “If anyone ever shoots me with a .25–and I find out about it—I’m going to be pissed.” That’s because the conventional wisdom is that any handgun chambered in a caliber smaller than .380 doesn’t have the stopping…
Is a thumbprint-ID locking safe for you? One of the most pressing concerns for responsible gun owners is how to safely store their firearms when they’re not in use. What makes this complicated is that the relevant phrase in that previous sentence is “when they’re not in use.” But how does this apply to your…
If you carry a concealed firearm for self-defense, the question has no doubt occurred to you: “What would I do if I saw a stranger in distress?” It’s actually a pretty thorny dilemma for armed defenders, because the fact that they now have access to lethal force absolutely does change the calculus about whether or…
Maybe it’s because I’m more “Special Farces” than “Special Forces,” but… If you spend enough time hanging out in Internet-based gun forums (fora?), sooner or later you’re going to see a very, very long thread debating something that seems a bit…obscure. A little unlikely. And slightly less interesting than the age-old question about how many…
The first thing to know about riots is that there is no such thing as a winner; there is only survival. The news today may be particularly ripe with stories about nationwide rioting in response to the death of George Floyd, but the fact is that rioting and uncivil unrest have always been with us,…
“Just get a dog!” That’s the advice that we home defenders have been ignoring for decades, but today we’ll accede that American Tactical‘s Bull-Dog is one tough puppy that armed citizens everywhere can trust to guard their demesne. After all, when it comes to sheer knockdown power we can all agree that there is no…
The criminals know you’re home, so they’re bringing back-up. Make sure you have yours, too. One of the most disturbing trends we’ve noticed since the beginning of the nationwide COVID-19 quarantine is that, like hungry coyotes, the home invaders have begun to hunt in packs. That’s because they know that the stay-at-home orders mean that…
A few days ago, a prominent anti-gunner opined that the zombies aren’t coming. I say they’re already here. The Coronavirus pandemic is still raging, and that means that the hoplophobes over at the Giffords organization are scrambling like 10 roosters on one hen. During a time when anti-gun governors are trying to close gun stores…
Your home is your castle…and, if you’re like the rest of America in the era of Coronavirus, you’re spending lots of time walking the parapets, inspecting the arrow slits, and wondering if the castle keep is sufficiently fortified. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our Stay Home, Stay Safe $4.5K Guns & Gear Giveaway! Featuring…
All tigers are kings in their own right…and you will be, too, with this Desert Eagle and $2K in ammo! In recent weeks, America has either learned or been reminded of some crucial facts: That tigers rule no matter how you try to cage them; that the mullet is the king of all hairstyles; and…
“People have asked me…if I’m proud of what I’m doing.” Talking about the ways in which Steyr Arms and their iconic AUG bullpup rifle has changed the way the world’s militaries arm themselves is definitely interesting…but it can be a bit dry. It leaves out the on-the-ground reality of just what it means to rely…
Following two despicable attempts at mass shootings in houses of worship in 2019, the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) was every bit as fed up and disgusted as the rest of us…and they used that energy to create some first steps to real change with a new book and the proceeds from its sale. The…
