Defensive Use of Firearms

Show First

Gunfight Science: Do Shotguns Suck for Self-Defense?

Gunfight Science: Do Shotguns Suck for Self-Defense?

{ 91 comments }

It may be a controversial position to take, but that has never stopped me before. Gin is superior to vodka. Also, shotguns are not the end-all, be-all solution for self-defense. Especially not for new shooters.

Ep. 24 Should I Shoot? You Have Legal Justification to Shoot, But Do You Have To?

Ep. 24 Should I Shoot? You Have Legal Justification to Shoot, But Do You Have To?

{ 7 comments }

Recently, a police officer was fired for not shooting a man who had a gun in his hand and was telling the officer to shoot him.

Ep. 23 Should I Shoot? Are You as Prepared as You Can Be?

Ep. 23 Should I Shoot? Are You as Prepared as You Can Be?

{ 1 comment }

Earlier this month, the 15th anniversary of 9/11 passed. Do you remember where you were when you got the word?

Ep. 22 Should I Shoot? Do You Draw While Engaged in a Physical Altercation?

Ep. 22 Should I Shoot? Do You Draw While Engaged in a Physical Altercation?

{ 8 comments }

Could you — or better yet should you — be attempting to draw your concealed weapon to engage a deadly threat armed with a knife, impact weapon, long gun or handgun while at reach-out-and-be-touched distance?

Minnesota NRA Instructor aka 'Good Guy with Gun' Stops ISIS-Led Mass Stabbing

Minnesota NRA Instructor aka ‘Good Guy with Gun’ Stops ISIS-Led Mass Stabbing

{ 41 comments }

“He was put in unfortunate circumstances. I believe there was divine intervention,” Corey Nellis, the police chief in the neighboring city of Avon, said at a news conference Monday.

Ep. 20 Should I Shoot? Why You Must Learn to Use As Many Firearms As Possible

Ep. 20 Should I Shoot? Why You Must Learn to Use As Many Firearms As Possible

{ 2 comments }

The question of “should I shoot?” is almost 100 percent dependent on you having a gun with you if you should need one to save your life.

Ep. 19 Should I Shoot? Software Upgrade

Ep. 19 Should I Shoot? Software Upgrade

{ 2 comments }

It’s never too late to get the whole family on board with a security plan. Is your crew ready?

Ep. 18 Should I Shoot? Why A Gun-Mounted Light Isn't Enough

Ep. 18 Should I Shoot? Why A Gun-Mounted Light Isn’t Enough

{ 4 comments }

If all you have is a concealed handgun and no means to identify other force options at your disposal, maybe it’s time to rethink the personal defense plan.

Shooting Justified? N.C. Man's 'Warning Shot' at 'Hoodlums' Turns Fatal, Charged with Murder

Shooting Justified? N.C. Man’s ‘Warning Shot’ at ‘Hoodlums’ Turns Fatal, Charged with Murder

{ 47 comments }

A North Carolina man has been charged with first-degree murder after shooting and killing a man standing outside his home early Sunday morning.

Ep. 16 Should I Shoot? Why You Need to Always Be in Condition Yellow

Ep. 16 Should I Shoot? Why You Need to Always Be in Condition Yellow

{ 5 comments }

“Should I shoot?” is a moot question if you aren’t carrying your gun or you don’t have one within arm’s reach while you are in your home.