There is an old story about a Texas Ranger. He was attending a social event with his family, wearing his issue sidearm. A woman approached the Ranger and said “I see you are wearing a pistol, are you expecting trouble?” The Ranger replied politely, “Why no ma’am, if I was expecting trouble, I would have brought a rifle.”
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Most Important Aspects of Selecting a Handgun for Self-Defense: Fit and Function
BY Mark Miller Updated: June 16, 2018Memphis Man Not Facing Charges After Killing Two Burglars with AK-47
BY Jordan Michaels Updated: June 5, 2018“It was just fast, rational thinking,” he said. “It was them or it was me, and unfortunately they was at the wrong place at the wrong time.”
18 Millimeters of Awesome: Shotguns for Home Defense and Everything Else
BY Mark Miller Updated: May 25, 2018by Mark Miller I have been to some bad places around the world and have seen bad things happen. When I lived on the Gulf Coast, I went through the aftermath of several major hurricanes. I now live in a rural area near a volcano and maintain a wide selection of weapons. When I hear [...]
Glock 34 GEN 5 Review – Out Of The Box Battle or Race Gun Ready
BY Clay Martin Updated: May 24, 2018Glock has been updating the line up to Generation 5, as seen here on the 17/19 and here on the 19X. We aren’t going to rehash all the changes for the Gen 5 here, but a highlight reel is helpful if you haven’t been paying attention. The accuracy is improved by a factor of half, the new triggers are better, gone are the finger grooves, and there is a right side slide release for the
Faulty, Fabulous, or Fad? An M.D. Argues the 40 S&W
BY Will Dabbs Updated: May 18, 2018The .40S&W arose as the indirect result of the FBI’s 1986 Miami shootout. If you aren’t familiar with the details surf on over when you’re done here. Any student of small arms is well served to read up on it. Google is your buddy. During the Miami shootout, two FBI special agents were killed and five wounded by a pair of bank robbers wielding a variety of weapons.
Texas Woman to Shovel-Wielding Intruder: ‘One more step I’ll kill you’
BY S.H. Blannelberry Updated: May 1, 2018A Texas woman last week used a firearm to defend herself and her 17-year-old daughter from a shovel-wielding intruder.
Armorer tips for the AR-15 Panic Buyer
BY Thomas Gomez Updated: April 27, 2018Recent events have created a new round of panic buying of AR-15 rifles and parts kits. As companies race to meet demand, a lot of substandard parts end up in the hands of consumers. End users are often left frustrated when their new parts kit does not snap together like Legos or that factory gun they got a screaming deal on fails to feed or extract. But not to worry…! This article will cover the four most common issues I have personally seen with “panic AR-15’s” and how to correct them.
U.S. Handgun Used in Two World Wars; It Isn’t a 1911
BY Christopher Mace Updated: April 27, 2018Overall the Colt 1917 is a very interesting revolver. It was a stop-gap sidearm that ended up with American troops in two world wars. 1917 revolvers, both Colt and Smith & Wesson, can usually be found for reasonable amounts of money (especially in comparison to other US military revolvers, or WWI 1911s). They are not difficult to find suitable ammunition for, and they’re strong enough to enjoy some range time with. So if you’re looking for a WWI handgun to add to your collection, consider one of these old Colts.
Armed Woman Fights Off Man with A Gun Trying to Rob Her Husband
BY Jordan Michaels Updated: April 26, 2018A would-be thief in Memphis tried one of the oldest tricks in the book last weekend, but he didn’t count on his target being armed.
UFC’s Tim Kennedy Hand-to-Hand & Gun Training Course
BY Kimber Pearce Updated: April 23, 2018Though Tim Kennedy is still an active duty Special Forces sniper, he puts a great deal of energy into Sheepdog Response. The organization conducts training for civilians, law enforcement, military personnel, and first responders. The objective is to provide practical, real world, effective techniques in armed and unarmed combat.