In today’s unpredictable world, personal safety has become a paramount concern for many individuals. For those who choose to carry concealed firearms, understanding the nuances of a concealed carry gunfight is crucial. Winning such an encounter demands a blend of skills, mindset, and preparation that goes beyond mere marksmanship. It’s not like in Hollywood....
There comes a time when a good thing has to end. Often, something better has come along that makes the old obsolete. The new is better, or at least everyone involved hopes it is. Such is the case with the Springfield Armory XD full-size series that is being phased out and replaced by the...
When I teach new students in my Basic Handgun class, we go over how the gun works, how to load it, and how to shoot it. It’s easy to discuss the mechanics of making a gun go bang in the right direction via a slide presentation. Making it happen on the range is a...
Before we get too far, let’s establish this is not an article endorsing any brand or provider of self-defense insurance. We will talk about the need for coverage in general ways, with no leaning toward any one company. I’m not a lawyer, and I don’t play one on TV. Nor am I handing out...
If you’re a responsible gun owner, you know the importance of keeping your firearms out of the wrong hands, whether they be bad guys or children, neither of which should have access to anything that goes bang and kills people. So you probably have a safe — or more than one — at home....
Chances are, you have a dominant hand. You’re probably either a righty or a lefty. I say “chances are” because some people are ambidextrous, but that’s less than five percent of the population. Most people are righties, fewer are lefties, and only really special people can use either hand. But I have yet to...
