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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Opinions vary on how much you should modify your carry gun. The modifications fall into a couple of different categories. First, cosmetic/esthetic modifications. Think of taking that boring, black, utilitarian, pistol, and customizing it with a Cerekote paint job, or color-filled slide. Or perhaps you just want to change out the color on your grip panels?
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You carry a gun for self-defense on the off chance you need to defend yourself or someone else against a violent attacker. Even though the probability of you having to use your gun is low, you know that it is far better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have
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Being a ‘gray man’ or if you are politically correct, a ‘gray person’ is an important component of an intelligent self-preservation strategy. When we refer to the term gray man, it is about a strategy of being alert and prepared to address things in our environment, while blending in to and not standing out in a
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Ask yourself this simple question. Why or why don’t you carry your concealed handgun every day? Do you have a meaningful and fact-based answer? You should. Many folks who only occasionally carry their concealed handgun have similar reasons. Here are the most common justifications. You may be able to relate to a few of these
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I like to think I’ve made a ton of new shooters. Through both basic safety courses to just taking friends shooting. I am my friends’ designated gun guy, and I’m betting many of you on here fill that same role. In all my time teaching new shooters and concealed carriers I’ve learned a few things I
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I change my concealed carry gun quite frequently. I have a rotation for different situations, outfits, and styles of carrying. The rotation includes several guns and holsters with holsters to go with them, and I’ve been asked more than once how correctly do I choose a weapon for concealed carry. I carry a wide
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