If you’ve ever wondered whether one handgun could handle all your defensive needs—or if it’s worth investing in more than one—this is the video for you. Today, I’m sharing my perspective as a professional shooter, attorney, and firearm instructor on why owning at least two handguns can make a huge difference in your home defense, concealed carry, and overall personal safety. We’ll talk about the benefits of full-size versus compact pistols, setting up your gear the right way, and how to train effectively—so you can feel confident and ready should any critical situation arise. Let’s jump in!”
Please leave us a comment and let us know how many handguns you think you should own.
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As the Editor-in-Chief of GunsAmerica, Hunt365, Decoding Darkness, and Suppressor Academy, True Pearce brings a rare blend of legal expertise, competitive shooting credentials, and deep hunting knowledge to the forefront of the firearms world. A former professional sponsored 3-Gun and Multigun competitor with multiple championships and titles, True’s shooting career began in long-range and tactical sniper matches—and he still burns powder in precision competitions, now branching into Hunter NRL. A certified firearms instructor who has trained over 10,000 students face-to-face, True has also served on both sides of the courtroom as an attorney and currently as an elected Prosecuting Attorney. He has prosecuted and defended high-profile self-defense and firearms cases, giving him a unique, real-world perspective on the Second Amendment. Outside the courtroom and off the range, True is a true western outdoorsman. A lifelong hunter and rancher, he rides and hunts off his own string of horses and pack animals, chasing elk, mule deer, wolves, coyotes, and anything else in season. He’s a longtime reloader, producing both precision rifle ammo and, back in the day, handloading over 40,000 rounds of 9mm and 5.56 annually for competition. He’s also a thermal and night vision expert, known for his obsession with high-end optics, and is rarely found without a camera or a guitar nearby. Whether he’s glassing a distant ridge, reviewing cutting-edge gear, or deep in legal research, True brings passion, precision, and grit to everything he does. Experience: – Professional Shooter – Sponsored 3-Gun & Multigun competitor with multiple titles and a foundation in long-range and sniper/tactical matches.– Firearms Instructor – Certified instructor with over 10,000 students trained face-to-face.– Elected Prosecuting Attorney – Attorney with real-world experience defending and prosecuting self-defense and gun-related cases.– Hunter & Rancher – Horseback hunter with a working ranch, passionate about elk, deer, predator, and backcountry hunting.– Reloading & Ballistics Expert – Precision reloader and former high-volume competition handloader.– Optics Authority – Known for his deep knowledge and unrelenting standards in optics, thermal, and night vision gear.– Outdoor Creative – Avid photographer, guitar player, and outdoorsman with a sharp eye for gear and storytelling.– 2A Advocate – Committed to protecting the Second Amendment and educating Americans about their rights and responsibilities.
Wasp spray works great too Shoots 32 feet Spray that shit it someone’s face before you shoot I keep two by my bed With other fire power
LJJanuary 11, 2025, 8:03 am
Fuck that! The only ‘shit’ I’m going to spray in your face if you break into my home is 12ga buckshot out of a semi-auto bullpup with a 20rd drum magazine. After I empty that, or it jams, and you’re still wiggling, THEN I’ll reach for Glock 10mm and pump 15 rounds of 10mm Double-Tap into your ass. I’ll repair the dry wall and mop up the mess later. . 😂
Roger MccauslandJanuary 10, 2025, 11:32 am
Shot gun The real home defense A pistol is great but in your home a shot gun with buckie in the chamber is a good combo
HenriJanuary 10, 2025, 10:31 am
It’s good to remember that in a serious domestic situation a handgun is only the means to fight your way to your rifle or shotgun. I have a Glock and a HK P7 in bedroom, a double stack 10mm 1911 in a quick access safe across the house and the first three long guns in the actual safe are a pump shotgun, AR and AK, all loaded and ready to go.
WadeJanuary 7, 2025, 10:40 am
Please write up an article. Hate ‘reports and opinions’ on video.
KevinJanuary 7, 2025, 10:33 am
True, you lost me at the end when you said don’t be like me you only need 2. Lol
Brad BeesonJanuary 6, 2025, 8:33 am
I have a loaded 15 round pistol by bed stand, and a 9mm of 10 rounds by front door I am Vietnam Veteran, 78 years young. Brad
Big Al 45LCJanuary 6, 2025, 8:31 am
LOL! Yes, and let’s face it, it’s what we tell ourselves and our other halves, true or not.
Wasp spray works great too
Shoots 32 feet
Spray that shit it someone’s face before you shoot
I keep two by my bed
With other fire power
Fuck that! The only ‘shit’ I’m going to spray in your face if you break into my home is 12ga buckshot out of a semi-auto bullpup with a 20rd drum magazine. After I empty that, or it jams, and you’re still wiggling, THEN I’ll reach for Glock 10mm and pump 15 rounds of 10mm Double-Tap into your ass. I’ll repair the dry wall and mop up the mess later. . 😂
Shot gun
The real home defense
A pistol is great but in your home a shot gun with buckie in the chamber is a good combo
It’s good to remember that in a serious domestic situation a handgun is only the means to fight your way to your rifle or shotgun. I have a Glock and a HK P7 in bedroom, a double stack 10mm 1911 in a quick access safe across the house and the first three long guns in the actual safe are a pump shotgun, AR and AK, all loaded and ready to go.
Please write up an article. Hate ‘reports and opinions’ on video.
True, you lost me at the end when you said don’t be like me you only need 2. Lol
I have a loaded 15 round pistol by bed stand, and a 9mm of 10 rounds by front door I am Vietnam Veteran, 78 years young. Brad
LOL! Yes, and let’s face it, it’s what we tell ourselves and our other halves, true or not.