For the better part of 40 years, personal defense has been a huge part of my life. My journey started at a young age when I got tired of getting bullied and beaten up.
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Ep. 14 Should I Shoot? ‘Gun-Free Zone’ Doesn’t Mean You’re Helpless
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: August 1, 2016 { 3 comments }Journey Into Competitive Shooting: Ep. 6 High Power Rifle
BY Becky Yackley Published: July 28, 2016 { 0 comments }This trip into competitive shooting is going to be all about rifle, specifically, High Power Rifle.
Deer Camp: Top Four Tips to Scouting Now for Deer Season Success
BY Doug Howlett Published: July 27, 2016 { 0 comments }Even if your first opportunity to draw a bow or pull a trigger isn’t for another couple of months off where you live or hunt, now is the time you need to get in gear so when opening day rolls around, you can make the most of that opportunity. Following are four tips to help you start the 2016-17 deer season off right.
Rapid-Fire Rangefinder: Hands on with the new SilencerCo Radius
BY Austin Van Gilder Published: July 26, 2016 { 8 comments }The new SWR Radius from SilencerCo is a highly capable rail-mounted rangefinder that gives lightning-fast distance ranging information out to a mile.
Ep. 13 Should I Shoot? Understanding Disparity of Force
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: July 25, 2016 { 8 comments }You turn to look and, through the crowd, you see a group of five tatted-up shirtless guys who appear to be weightlifters.
To What Extent Is the Media Responsible for Provoking Violence?
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: July 21, 2016 { 21 comments }To what extent is the media responsible for provoking violence?
An Honest Look At Open Carry: Is It Time To Stop?
BY Jordan Michaels Published: July 19, 2016 { 285 comments }I want to take a hard look at both sides of this debate and present each side as honestly as possible. Then I’ll conclude with what, in my opinion, is the best way forward.
OK Congressman Cole: ‘Our Rights Must Not Depend on Flawed Government Lists’
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: July 19, 2016 { 4 comments }“It is wrong to deny any American their constitutional rights based on their being wrongly listed on the No Fly List.”
Ep. 12 Should I Shoot? Spare Parachute
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: July 12, 2016 { 7 comments }I woke up to a text on my phone, “Turn on the TV. It’s not good.” I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to wake up to bad news. Who does, right? Just once I’d like to get a text or call that says, “Turn on the TV. It’s good news!”
7 Top Compact Concealed Carry Self-Defense Handguns for New Shooters!
BY Dick Jones Published: July 8, 2016 { 154 comments }Probably the hottest segment of the handgun market is in guns that fit the concealed carry mode. The guns listed aren’t chosen for their level of usefulness for highly trained operators, but rather because they’re easy to learn to shoot well and are powerful and reliable enough to serve as excellent defensive tools.









