The National Firearms Act took a lot of common and acceptable firearms and locked them behind a tedious application process and tax stamp that’s the equivalent of a poll tax to exercise your rights. Among all the firearms locked behind the NFA sit suppressors. Suppressors and sound moderation devices are a great way to...
5 Ways to Use the Crossbreed Modular Holster
I’ve been experimenting with the Crossbreed modular holster for a few months now, and to say I’m obsessed would even be putting it lightly. There are so many ways to use this holster to carry concealed, when backpacking, and to have a gun easily deployable if you were ever to find yourself in a...
How to Pick a Home Defense Handgun
Which handgun is right for your home defense? It depends. But there are some common traits to look for when choosing one. Choosing which gun to buy is a very personal decision. Ask ten people what they like, get ten different opinions. And that’s okay. Each person has different needs and wants, which is...
What To Expect at Your First Firearms Class
Follow these hints to get the most out of your first gun class. So you’ve bought your first gun and want to learn how to use it. Great! That’s a fantastic first step. While the Constitution does not require citizens to take classes or train as a legal requirement to own a gun,...
Practicing OPSEC – Informational Security Matters
Reduce the chance of a deadly encounter with good information management. Defense works best in layers. It doesn’t matter if we are talking about home defense or digging in a fighting position and protecting an airbase. A layered defense involves a variety of different components. When we talk self-defense, we often involve defense...
Using Cover and Concealment Effectively
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...
