The First Shot Matters
Spend enough time around serious shooters and eventually someone will start talking about numbers. Draw times, split times, reload times, transition times—we ...
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Confidence Is Quiet
Spend enough time around firearms, and you’ll begin to notice an interesting pattern. The people who know the least often feel compelled to tell you the m...
Your Gear Doesn’t Rise to the Occasion—You Do
Walk into any gun store, scroll through social media, or spend a few minutes on a firearms forum, and you’ll quickly notice something. We love gear. The l...
The Difference Between Shooting and Fighting
Spend enough time at a gun range and you’ll see plenty of people who can shoot. Spend enough time studying real violence, and you begin to realize that sh...
The Tueller Principle: A Reality Check for Concealed Carry
For many people, carrying a firearm creates a sense of security. That is understandable. A firearm can absolutely be an important defensive tool. But one of the...
The Draw Starts Everything
Most defensive shooting conversations eventually end up discussing accuracy, recoil management, target transitions, or split times. All of those things matter. ...
Truck Guns & Liability
We are often asked if it is ok to store a firearm in a vehicle. The answer is more complicated than a simple yes or no. The idea of a “truck gun” is common....
Kids & Firearms: What Responsible Looks Like
If you have firearms in the home and children around—whether they’re yours or visiting—responsibility takes on another level of importance. This is not ab...
Home Defense Reality Check: What’s Your Backstop?
Many people think about home defense in terms of what they would do if something goes bump in the night. Grab a firearm. Protect your family. That’s a reasona...
Home Defense Plan: 5 Things You Should Decide Before Anything Happens
Owning a firearm for home defense is a serious responsibility. But here is the reality—many people have a tool, and very few have a plan. When something goes ...
Iron Sights vs. Red Dot Sights on Pistols for Self-Defense
When it comes to choosing between iron sights and red dot sights for a self-defense pistol, gun owners often find themselves debating which is the superior opti...
CCW Across America: Reciprocity, Rules, Courses, and Perks for Veterans
As a concealed carry weapon (CCW) permit holder, understanding the nuances of reciprocity, rules, and the benefits tailored for veterans can make navigating the...