Introduction: Choosing the Right Gun for Self-Defense We all know that our world can be unpredictable, and personal safety is something we should never take for granted. As responsible gun owners, we want to be prepared to protect ourselves and our loved ones in case of a life-threatening situation. Whether you’re a seasoned gun...
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...
While having a firearm may provide some sense of security, using your gun for self-defense in a crowd with a bunch of people around comes with a number of added risks. It just so happens there was a shooting in Chicago when I was writing this article. It is a perfect example of how...
There seems to be a huge misunderstanding within the general public about the proper use of force. I blame TV and movies. How many times does the hero just shoot them in the leg to stop the bad guy and take them in alive? Even worse, how many times is our hero wounded in...
Should we discard .22LR as a viable self-defense choice? Travis takes us through why it might be a decent option in some cases. Using .22LR for self-defense is embracing a compromise. That compromise is a smaller caliber projectile that is less likely to penetrate, expand, and take down a threat quickly. At the same...
Sometimes the best self-defense is avoiding the situation in the first place. But how? You have a concealed carry permit and a gun, which means you’re ready for anything, right? Wrong. While those two items are a must for everyone who wants to protect themselves, they are just the start. You could argue...
