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How to Use a Field Shotgun For Home Defense

How to Use a Field Shotgun For Home Defense

Can Grandpa's old Skeet gun be used for self-defense? Yes, and here's how!
Do You Have to Break-In a New Defensive Handgun?

Do You Have to Break-In a New Defensive Handgun?

Answer: Depends on if you don't mind a few "surprises" down the line...
Pros vs. Cons of Appendix Carry

Pros vs. Cons of Appendix Carry

Here are some of the more important factors to consider.
3 Things Gun Students Do (That Drive Instructors Nuts)

3 Things Gun Students Do (That Drive Instructors Nuts)

Here's how to avoid wasting everyone's time (and your money) when you're getting your gun...
Should You Carry Your Gun With an Empty Chamber?

Should You Carry Your Gun With an Empty Chamber?

Once upon a time, that's how it was done. But now...?
Take Tactical Team Training ... Together!

Take Tactical Team Training ... Together!

In an armed confrontation, two good "guys" with guns is better than one.
Defensive Handguns: Don't Overlook Double-Action Revolvers

Defensive Handguns: Don't Overlook Double-Action Revolvers

Revolvers are seeing a renaissance on the self-defense market.
Instructor Said What? 10 Defensive Shooting Terms, Explained

Instructor Said What? 10 Defensive Shooting Terms, Explained

Here's the lingo that will help you absorb the most from your training.
How To Choose a Concealed-Carry Pistol Instructor

How To Choose a Concealed-Carry Pistol Instructor

Ready to take that next step in your concealed-carry journey? Here are things to look...
How To Choose a Defensive Firearm Holster

How To Choose a Defensive Firearm Holster

There is no one best method of concealed carry...only the best method for you. Here's...
4 Reasons to Learn the Isosceles Shooting Stance

4 Reasons to Learn the Isosceles Shooting Stance

Why this might be the best shooting stance for you to memorize.
Why (& How) Your EDC Should Include a First-Aid Kit

Why (& How) Your EDC Should Include a First-Aid Kit

Don't rely on your car to store your everyday carry equipment.
What a Family Gained at Gunsite Academy

What a Family Gained at Gunsite Academy

A father's perspective on what he and his teenage daughters learned at Gunsite Academy.
5 Sure-Fire Training Drills For Your Concealed-Carry Pistol

5 Sure-Fire Training Drills For Your Concealed-Carry Pistol

Here's how to get the very most out of your pocket pistol.
5 Tips to Improve Your Shooting Skills

5 Tips to Improve Your Shooting Skills

Here's how to perfect your craft even in less-than-ideal situations.
3 Reasons You Need a Rimfire Training Gun

3 Reasons You Need a Rimfire Training Gun

Perfect for beginners and experienced shooters alike.
3 Self Defense Myths That Just Won't Go Away

3 Self Defense Myths That Just Won't Go Away

I don’t mean to sound like an old grouch—really I don’t...
5 Reasons to Shoot With Steel Targets

5 Reasons to Shoot With Steel Targets

Marksmanship and gun-handling training gets kinetic. PING!
7 Pistol-Shooting Tips For People With Arthritis

7 Pistol-Shooting Tips For People With Arthritis

Don't let "Uncle Arthur" get between you and the sport you love.
Pistol Shooting With Physical Challenges

Pistol Shooting With Physical Challenges

Whatever your physical challenge, you still have a right to self-defense.
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