How to identify, hide behind, and shoot from barriers. If you’re ever in a gunfight – and we sincerely hope that never happens, but we also hope you’re prepared if it ever does – you will need to get off the X and find cover or concealment. It’s a valuable life-saving skill that can change the outcome of the...
They are very different and should be treated that way. In most states, concealed carry permit applicants must not only take a class ranging from as few as four to as many as 16 hours (yes, Illinois, we’re looking at you here), they also have to put rounds down range to demonstrate at least a modicum of marksmanship that...
They make look cute and cuddly, maybe even nostalgic, but that's not what you need when the fight starts. The world of compact handguns is absolutely massive. If you want to find one for concealed carry, then you have what’s basically a buffet of pistols in front of you. Some are outstanding choices, some are okay, and some absolutely...
How well does the manufacturer stand behind the gun you just bought? What's covered and what's not? One of the biggest considerations when purchasing a gun for concealed carry is the gun manufacturer’s warranty. Even in recent years, many of the household name brands of firearms have changed their policies. Sometimes, the biggest difference in policies is whether you...
If you stand in one spot during a gunfight, there’s a good chance you’ll die there. Gunfights are hardly ever one-sided. If you’re shooting at someone, chances are that someone is shooting at you, too. It doesn’t matter who started it, bullets are flying in both directions, and you want to avoid getting hit. So how do you do...
Have you practiced changing mags and reloading your gun? It is committed to muscle memory? Despite what Hollywood tells us, sometimes guns run out of bullets. Yep, it’s true. Sorry to break it to you, but Hollywood lied to us…again. Go figure. Perhaps you’ve come across an infinite-fire gun some time in your life, but I’ve never seen one...
