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The Distance Your Holstered Gun Is Useless Against A Knife-Wielding Attacker

The Distance Your Holstered Gun Is Useless Against A Knife-Wielding Attacker

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In some cases, officers allowed perpetrators holding edged weapons to close to 10 to 12 feet before drawing. Some were injured. Their rationale? They feared the shooting would be ruled unjustified if they fired on a felon at too great a distance.

Know Your Rights: If You Disclose You Are Carrying Do You Consent to be Searched?

Know Your Rights: If You Disclose You Are Carrying Do You Consent to be Searched?

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In a previous article, we examined whether you should disclose you are carrying a firearm when a law enforcement officer detains you for a traffic stop.  Generally, the advice was that you should voluntarily disclose you are carrying even if the law does not require you to do so.  A logical follow-up question is: If you voluntarily disclose that you are carrying, have you given permission for the police officer to search you or your car?

Three Shots That Doused the Light: The Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin

Three Shots That Doused the Light: The Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin

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Yitzhak Rabin was a politician, statesman, and general who served as the fifth Prime Minister of Israel. He was also assassinated with a Beretta 84F.

SIG P210: A Legend Returns

SIG P210: A Legend Returns

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Out of the box, the P210 feels like it was made for your hand. It’s pretty impressive. There’s no telling what this pistol is capable of.

Springfield 1911 EMP Unboxed at the Gun Counter

Springfield 1911 EMP Unboxed at the Gun Counter

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Springfield has completely redesigned, and patented, the 1911 EMP with a shorter action and overall smaller dimensions than a standard 1911. The result is a reliable, ergonomic design that’s easy to conceal and a pleasure to shoot.

Keep It Simple Stupid: Everything You Need (And Nothing You Don't) to Carry Concealed

Keep It Simple Stupid: Everything You Need (And Nothing You Don’t) to Carry Concealed

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After carrying for most of my adult life, I have concluded that what most of us really need is simply a solid, reliable gun that we can shoot well and carry comfortably.

To Disclose or Not to Disclose: Here is the Answer

To Disclose or Not to Disclose: Here is the Answer

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Learn what to do when the police stop you for a suspected traffic infraction and you are armed.

Mossberg’s New MC1 SC - Elmer Fudd Gets His CCW

Mossberg’s New MC1 SC – Elmer Fudd Gets His CCW

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Mention the name Mossberg to anyone at the range, and they will almost certainly have a mental image of a shotgun. Depending upon the individual, that image might be a long shotgun for hunting waterfowl or it might be the more tactical Model 500, but you can bet that mental image is not of a tiny polymer-framed 9mm handgun. That’s about to change!

Shotgun Stock Fitting - Get it to Hit Where You Look

Shotgun Stock Fitting – Get it to Hit Where You Look

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How a shotgun feels when it’s thrown up on your shoulder is typically our first and most important impression. However that first impression can sometimes be wrong, I’ve had several shotguns that felt really good but never delivered when it was time to hit the targets.

Force of Habit: Training and the Power of Routine

Force of Habit: Training and the Power of Routine

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Why is training, specifically in the context of defensive shooting, so important? The answer may surprise you.