4 Factors You Need to Consider When Buying a Concealed Carry Handgun

By Tim Carroll What gun should I carry for self-defense? That’s a question that’s been asked more times than I can count during my professional training career and more often in recent years. The answer is, well…complicated. 1. Stopping Power First we need to look at one of the most important aspects of carrying a … Read more

I Bought My First Gun In a Pawn Shop…Here’s How That Went

By Garrett Owens Surely designed to withstand doomsday, the exterior of the store is blood red cinder blocks. The windows are barred and it’s located just on the other side of the tracks from our sleepy, happy town. In bright yellow paint, “Don’t be a Victim” and “Second is our Right” is enscribed on the … Read more

How to Buy A Used Gun

A recent commenter asked for some advice on buying used guns. At one point I was frequenting about a dozen gun shows a year, with almost weekly trips to pawn shops, gun shops, secondhand stores in search of the elusive bargain. I’ve bought and sold close to 30 firearms (all but three were used) in … Read more