The subject of using less than lethal or non-lethal weapons is one worth exploring. As firearm owners, trainers, students, etc., we focus a lot on “the gun.” That being said, there is a whole host of non-lethal and less-than-lethal options out there for self-defense. Some people just are not interested in firearms, or perhaps there […]
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I am a big fan of simplifying things, and one of those that I thought might be of value would be to streamline my ammo, making it useful for both my pistol and my rifle. If you are shooting modern rifles, that can make it a lot harder unless you have an AR-15 conversion to
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Unless you have been living under a rock since Spring 2020, you will have undoubtedly noticed the scarcity or even the absence of your favorite ammo for your firearms. The ammo crunch has been caused by adding over eight million new first-time gun owners, people stocking up due to civil unrest, and some of the
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It is that time of year again, and as people across the country don on their hunter’s orange, spray themselves down in no scent or deer urine, they go back to the safe and pick out their “deer rifle” that their grandpappy handed down from before the war. While I may be accused of doing
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This is a topic to last the ages, and while I won’t get that far into it, it is something a lot of gun owners run into. I have been on both sides of the issue, and I am a fan of both in competition and in concealed carry, and while it may be an
It has been 30 years since the inception of the 5.7x28mm round and its pistol the FN FiveseveN in 1998. The pistol and the round have gained and lost popularity over that time, however, has seen a recent resurgence with the release of the Ruger 57, which many see as a viable cheaper option. This unique
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We have all read countless blogs, and seen videos about what style to carry concealed. Why does it matter? Aren’t they all the same? In some ways yes, in others, no. Some are situational. Let me explain. I started carrying on my hip, with a full-length 1911 concealed. I am a big guy, and I
Confession, sometimes it’s hard to come up with material. Because of that, I’m constantly polling friends, colleagues, and fellow instructors about what to write. I ask them about their needs and their students’ needs. Not so recently, I was discussing this with a close friend and fellow instructor, and he posed a question to me
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The .22 Long Rifle is typically viewed as a suitable cartridge for three things—making tin cans dance at the range, punching paper, and punching a squirrel’s lights out. But honestly, the .22LR can do far more. Is it the best cartridge for self-defense? Nope, I can say it is not. Yet is it truly a
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No matter if the weather outside is hot, cold, raining, or snowing, you can always find someone training in the elements. I find that there is still something to be prepared for when it comes to training in climates aside from a sunny day. I have always brought something to clean my firearms just in
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When it comes to body armor, it has become a more and more researched topic when it comes to individuals around the country. I have spoken to individuals in multiple states asking their opinions on it, and when it comes to body armor, they have either thought about purchasing it or made the jump to
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One of my mentors in the shooting world that I took a class from was an old school kind of guy. I loved training with him and learning from him. One of the things he said in a class I took about what kind of firearms everyone should be looking for really stuck with me.
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