Author name: Brian Armstrong

Brian Armstrong grew up in a small farm town in rural Indiana and learned to shoot before he learned to drive. His career began as a firefighter and medic in Ft Wayne, IN. Throughout the years, he has owned multiple businesses, from construction to technology. His life has come full circle, and he is back to his emergency services roots -teaching emergency first aid and firearms courses. Brian believes that the best way to learn “HOW” to do something is to first answer “WHY” you do something. He is an average guy with views like yours and is now sharing the knowledge gained from teaching, learning from others, and researching the topics you don’t have time to explore yourself. You can follow him at letstalkdefensivegunuse.com

A Handgun’s Frame Size and Tips On Picking One – Part 2

Part one covered full-size and compact handgun frame sizes, along with some ways to carry those guns. Now we will round out the main four frame sizes and discuss subcompact and micro frames. Subcompact Frames They designed subcompact frames for maximum concealment. Because they are light and easy to hide, people often use them as …

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Situational Awareness and Risk Levels

As society has progressed, the number of crimes, accidents, and other mishaps that happen every day has increased. Situational awareness and knowing the risk levels have become more important now than ever before. In addition to being a critical component of concealed carry, situational awareness can help individuals stay safe in various situations, such as …

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Bond Bullpup 9mm

Bond Arms Bullpup – A Really Small 8 Round 9mm

The Bond Arms Bullpup 9 is an innovative and unique design. The Bullpup is a small micro-frame semi-automatic 9mm handgun. It combines the classic look of a traditional semi-auto pistol with a unique bullpup design. Bond Arms is a gun company based in Granbury, Texas. Their high-quality derringer pistols are probably what they are best …

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Situational Awareness

The Importance of Situational Awareness for Concealed Carry

As a firearms instructor, I cannot stress enough the importance of acting responsibly when you are carrying a firearm. Being able to act responsibly requires proper training, education, and situational awareness. You need to be aware of your surroundings and the potential threats that exist. This is where situational awareness comes into play. Situational awareness …

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The Risk of Using Your Gun for Self-Defense in a Crowd – Part 2

In part 1, I covered some conditions to be aware of if you must use your gun for self-defense in a crowd before engaging in a threat. It’s critical to make sure it’s safe to shoot. That includes looking at the intended target and what is beyond, around, and along the path. Here are some …

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