Category Archives: Gear

Dry Firing Your Gun: Is it Safe?

Posted on 14 November 2022

Dry practice – practicing shooting techniques without using live ammunition – is an excellent way to strengthen the basic skills of good marksmanship. You notice I am using the term “Dry Practice,” instead of “Dry-Fire Practice,” in order to remind … Continue reading →

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Nailing Size and Fit for your Personal Defense Handgun

Posted on 26 April 2021

Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels Selecting a personal-defense handgun is a very subjective endeavor. We may see a certain write-up in one of the gun magazines and think that that is just the gun for us. So we go plunk down our … Continue reading →

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Holsters: What to Look For

Posted on 6 July 2020

In the past, we’ve discussed the importance of selecting a defensive holster specifically made for the pistol model that a person carries. We’ve also talked about the importance of having a defensive holster of the best quality possible so that … Continue reading →

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Choose What Works: Trends in Self-Defense Training

Posted on 8 June 2020

Appendix carry, inside-the-waistband, strongside, shoulder holster… All are viable methods of carrying your preferred handgun concealed. Which is best? Decide for yourself by trying them out rather than merely following trends. Continue reading →

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