Monthly Archives: September 2019

Snubnose Revolvers: Still Meeting Defensive Needs

The defensive shooter is really blessed to have so many good handguns from which to choose his or her personal-defense gun. With due diligence and study, a person can nearly always find just the handgun that suits their personal needs. … Continue reading

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Health & Self-Defense: The Physical Effects of an Attack

Let me begin by saying that I’m not a doctor and have never even played one on TV. But it doesn’t take a medical degree to understand the great amount of stress that a criminal attack can place on your heart and … Continue reading

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Good Triggers: A Must-Have for Self-Defense Guns

I was recently working with a class of new shooters. It was pleasing to see that the vast majority of them had gone to the trouble of acquiring decent pistols that were suitable for personal defense. However, I noticed that … Continue reading Continue reading

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The Return of the Pistol-Caliber Carbine

Pistol-caliber carbines are popular now, once more illustrating that what’s old is new again. I have always had an affinity for pistol-caliber carbines, specifically the lever actions. Back in the 1970s, I bought a Marlin Model 1894 in .44 Mag. and set … Continue reading

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