A Few Tips For Better OWB Concealed Carry
As most who carry a gun can attest, inside the waistband is better for concealment, but there are some folks who just prefer outside the waistband concealed carry. It isn't difficult to imagine why....
Calibers for Beginners: The Complicated Case of 7.62x39mm
The 7.62x39mm cartridge is one of the most common rifle rounds on the planet. If you’ve not heard of the cartridge, you’ve probably heard about one of the rifles that fires it: the AK-47....
How Do I Choose Good Self-Defense Ammo For My Handgun?
Most gun owners know the importance of choosing good self-defense ammo that works for their particular handgun. The problem is, most aren't sure how to do that. How do you know which ones are...
The 3 Most Important Handgun Shooting Stances to Learn
It's interesting how much your body position affects how you can control your pistol. It's not too much of a surprise, as it's the same as martial arts and other combat sports. A good...
Why People (Still) Argue About 9mm vs .45 ACP
One of gun folks' favorite debates is the ever-popular 9mm vs. .45 ACP. The 10mm vs. basically anything else comes close. Then there's .30-06 vs. those who are wrong. Why, some newbies may wonder,...
The Real Reason You Need to Clean Your Carry Gun On a Regular Basis
Should you clean your handgun after every use? Most modern-day service handguns are built to handle a tremendous amount of use and abuse. They'll continue to function even when they're filthy dirty. Just Google...
Buying Your First Carry Gun: Here’s a Realistic Self-Defense Gear Budget For 2023
If you’re new to the gun world or are thinking about buying your first self-defense handgun, wading through all of the information on what you need is a bit daunting. After initiallyt assuming that...
Cleaning and Maintaining Your Magazines – Why, How Often and How to Do It
Magazine maintenance isn’t really a hot topic among gun owners. People love talking about what they do and don’t do in regards to their firearms, but their magazines are often forgotten. This is due,...
Safety Basics: Reholster Your Gun Slowly and Deliberately
Something that doesn’t get enough attention among pistol carriers is how and when to reholster your handgun. The draw stroke gets a lot of attention but lots of people who carry a handgun spend...
Ask TTAG: What’s the Best Firearm for One-Handed Home Defense?
Reader J.R. writes . . .
I like your article on the self defense shotgun. Unfortunately I cannot use a pump. I lost my right arm in Iraq in 2006 so I'm now permanently left...
Shotguns: The Affordable, Versatile, Highly Effective Home Defense Tool
In a world were all the cool kids gravitate towards ARs for self-defense in the home, the old-fashioned shotgun still provides outstanding performance against uninvited guests in your your casa. Shotguns have been around...
What’s the Difference Between 5.56 and .223? Are They Interchangeable? Does it Matter?
Most AR-15 rifles are chambered in 5.56 or .223. What's the difference between the two rounds, anyhow? They're supposed to be interchangeable...kinda, sorta, maybe...aren't they?
The difference is in the round itself: the NATO round...