Basic Malfunction Clearing Drill: Learn the Tap, Rack, Bang

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If you have a semi-automatic pistol, you've experienced a stoppage. If you just bought your first, give it time. It will happen. It may be a failure to fire, a failure to feed, a...
The J-Frame Revolver for Deep Cover Concealed Carry...Still

EDC Greatness: The J-Frame Revolver for Deep Cover Concealed Carry…Still

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In today's world, the semi-auto pistol reigns supreme. It seems that in a world with 11+1 micro-compacts, people today often turn their noses up at small-frame revolvers. Make no mistake, small-frame revolvers still have...

The Guide to the History of the M16 Rifle You Never Knew You Needed

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The M16 has a fascinating history in many ways. Its appearance is iconic, and has certainly become part of American culture. It is also a symbol, a microcosm, representing both American ingenuity, blunders...but also...
How to clean a 1911

How to Clean a 1911 Pistol

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The hardest part in cleaning a 1911 for most people is disassembling it. That's more a comment on how easy they are to clean than how difficult they are to take apart. But since a 1911 isn't...

Worried About an Unexpected Knock at the Door? Don’t Open it With a Gun...

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In January, an Alabama man was shot and killed by sheriffs deputies who responded to the wrong address for a shots-fired domestic disturbance call. Prosecutors have just concluded their investigation and will not take...
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How to Clean a Suppressor

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Do you want -- or need -- to clean your suppressor? It's not always necessary depending on your particular can and the caliber you're shooting. But let's talk about if and when you should clean...

Concealed is Concealed: How to Dress For Everyday Carry Success

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There is more to carrying a concealed handgun than simply throwing a t-shirt over your rig. You have to change your style of dress and, to a lesser extent, your lifestyle to accommodate your...
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Why Firearm and Self Defense Training are Worth Your Time and Money

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I've written a number of posts on training, including classes that use force-on-force, which elaborated on some of the most effective forms of self-defense training available to civilians today. In response, there always seems...
Home defense

Guns for Beginners: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know About Armed Self-Defense

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By Rob Morse The news right now is enough to frighten anyone. I'm hearing Pro-Palestinian protesters say they wanted to kill Jews. I expected that from extremists overseas but I didn't expect to hear it...

Personal Defense: Know the Difference Between Cover and Concealment

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  https://youtu.be/2Rgq45MJ-Og?si=Ov63qFJhLcF3kWq3 Cover is any object that protects you from gunfire. Concealment is an object that hides you from an aggressor. Question: if you were in the Stop 'N Rob in the video above, where is...
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How to Give Good Advice When You’re Asked About Guns

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By Paul Markel Just like clockwork, when people who don't own or carry guns are faced with the reality that we live in a dangerous, uncertain world, they look to their “gun friends” for advice....
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Personal Defense Tip: Train to Move When You Shoot and to Shoot When You...

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  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2hn6AVCVro Movement is a topic that's mostly misunderstood and rarely practiced. As a foundational skill, it should be part of every competent gunman's skill set. Why is movement so important? Because a moving target is...