Category Archives: Handguns

Self-Defense Tip: Brandishing is a Question, Not An Answer

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Robert Farago

You might wonder what the above confrontation has to do with you. The obvious lesson: if someone draws a gun on you, it’s best to run, comply, de-escalate and/or attack. If you’re going to charge a guy with a gun, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Handguns, Personal Defense | 36 Comments

Take Someone Shooting – What Are You Waiting For?

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Eric

A friend’s son recently got married and moved out on his own. He’s 20 years old and ready to take on the world. He recently mentioned that he’d never shot anything other than a shotgun and the occasional airsoft gun. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Guns for Beginners, Handguns | 35 Comments

Gun Review: HK P2000 US Duty Pistol (LEM)

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Eric

The other day my brother-in-law the federal LEO stopped by for a visit. I fully and publicly admit that I struggle with jealousy at my BIL’s ability to carry in all fifty states, in airports and on airplanes. As usual, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Gun Review, Handguns | 8 Comments

TTAG Amber Alert for Caracal C 9mm w/Speed Sights

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Chris Dumm

NAME: Caracal C HEIGHT: 5 Inches AGE: New In Box MISSING SINCE: January 16th, 2012 LAST SEEN: 2500 Utah Street, Boulder City, NV

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Old Dominion Senate Votes to Lift Handgun Restriction

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Dan Zimmerman

AI member Philip Van Cleave passes on word from the Virginia Citizen’s Defense League that the Old Dominion’s Senate has just voted to repeal of the state’s one-handgun-a-month purchase restriction in a 21-19 squeaker. As the measure’s already passed the … Continue reading →

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Posted in Gun Control, Gun Nation, Handguns | 16 Comments

Wisconsin goes Gun Crazy Following New CCW Law

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Nick Leghorn

I haven’t posted in over a week and it’s driving me crazy. I’m like a crack addict that hasn’t had a fix in a while. Considering my recent SHOT Show binge, the withdrawl’s pretty sucky. The reason for the hiatus: … Continue reading →

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Posted in Business, Concealed Carry, Gun Nation, Handguns, Personal Defense | 31 Comments

WI Speaker to TTAG “I did not out myself”

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Robert Farago

I just received the following email from Wisconsin Speaker Pro Tem Bill Kramer [above] re: Danny’s previously posted story Bill Kramer: New CCL Holder, Politician:  I did not want to affect the comment flow, but I wanted to let you know that … Continue reading →

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Posted in Concealed Carry, Handguns, Law and Order | 25 Comments