LGBTQ Gun Ownership on the Rise Amid Concerns of Political Unrest

Gun ownership among LGBTQ individuals and left-leaning groups has surged in recent months as fears of targeted violence and political oppression escalated ahead of the 2024 election, according to a report from the Philadelphia Inquirer and also covered by the New York Post. And with the pending inauguration of Donald Trump’s second term, those numbers continue to climb among … Read more

Is the 45 ACP Good for Self Defense? A Comprehensive Look

Choosing the right caliber for self-defense can be daunting, especially with so many options available. One round that consistently stands out is the .45 ACP. Trusted for over a century by military personnel, law enforcement and civilians, the .45 ACP has earned its reputation for delivering powerful stopping power in critical moments. But is it … Read more

Prosecutor: Suspect In Arkansas Family Shooting Was Defending Himself

It’s regrettable, although not all that uncommon, when a family member has to shoot another family member in self-defense. And it seems even more regrettable when a young man is forced to shoot his father to protect himself and his mother. Yet that seems to be the case in an Arkansas shooting that left one … Read more

Things That Don’t Suck – Vertx SOCP Fanny Pack

A wave of 1980s nostalgia hit us in 2016 and still hasn’t let up. The 1980s are still considered cool, and I’d like to see us pull some of the more valuable things out of the 1980s. Like gas prices, a lack of the Hughes Amendment and fanny packs. The good news is that we … Read more

The Value of Firearms Training: Keep Your Shooting—and Legal—Skills on Point

Our decision to carry is an important one and should always be regarded with a serious sense of responsibility. I carry and if you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you carry or are considering doing so. Heck, a lot of people carry—more than some of us realize—which is why many of us carry concealed. … Read more

The Pure Evil That Targets Women Is Real, And We Should Be Ready To Defend Ourselves

A story out of Arizona tells us about a man who is being held not only for murder, but the stabbings of multiple women in a number of states. It was a years-long spree that only ended when the stabbing tour came to Arizona. Twenty-six-year-old Raad Almansoori started his crime spree against women in Florida. … Read more

Several Biometric Gun Safes Recalled Over Faulty Locks

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of tens of thousands of biometric gun safes from four manufacturers over faulty locks.  Fortunately there have been no injuries reported. Yahoo News has the details and companies involved. Thousands of biometric gun safes from various brands were recalled because of faulty locks. According to the … Read more

Trio Tries Armed Robbery…With Wrong-Way Scope on Rifle

How dumb does a person have to be to mount a scope backwards? That takes an extra special sort of individual. Sort of like a trio of would-be armed robbers in Marysville, Wash. Police officers chased the not-so-bright crew after cops say they attempted to pull an armed robbery and/or carjacking. The three scholars rolled … Read more