When you hear the term self-defense, you naturally think that only men must protect themselves. However, assaults and other dangers also concern women. According to statistics, one out of every six women has been stalked, and one in three will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime. Individuals of color and LGBTQ individuals are at a […]
Handgun
The Case for the Ruger SR22—The Small But Mighty Handgun
There’s a lot of talk about big, powerful handguns on the market these days. But what if you’re looking for something small and functional? That’s where the Ruger SR22 comes in. Let’s take a closer look at the Ruger SR22 and see why it might be the right choice for you. The Ruger SR22 is […]
Which style of sights do you want on your EDC handgun?
Pistol sights are an interesting topic, they come in all shapes, sizes, and preferentially vary between individual needs or desires. Of course, there are a large selection of brands to choose from as well but that’s not really what I care about, if they work as intended then who really cares? What’s your gun being […]
Sig Sauer P365 vs. Glock 43 | Size matters
Ever since the announcement of Sig’s new P365 micro compact pistol, I’ve eagerly anticipated its arrival. At SHOT Show, I had the pleasure of handling the pistol at the Sig Sauer booth but missed the opportunity to shoot it on Range Day. Apparently, Sig Sauer has their own range day and doesn’t participate in the […]
Purse Carry: Best Option for Ladies’ Concealed Carry?
One concealed carry option available to women is carrying in one’s purse (I suppose it’s also an option for those trendy “man purses,” if you’re fashion forward enough to sport one…). For ladies like my mother, who can’t imagine going anywhere without one of their helpful handbags glued to their side, purse carry could be […]
Shoot Better with SIRT Trainers: Laser Beams Make Everything Better
The SIRT is a useful training tool to augment live fire training exercises. The resetting trigger allows the user to “fire” the gun without having to action the slide and the shot indicating lasers provide immediate feedback for shot accuracy. SIRT is an acronym for Shot Indicating Resetting Trigger. As the name suggests, the trigger […]
17+1 Rounds of 9mm in a 1911 | American Classic XB Tabletop Review
Tactical Tupperware may be the way of the future, but the ergonomics and crisp trigger of a 1911 can’t be denied. Perhaps it’s the handsome lines of Browning’s design or the reassuring heft of a steel frame in hand, but regardless, it’s tough to be a handgunner and not appreciate the 1911. Fortunately, appreciation for […]
Langdon Tactical 92 Elite LTT Pistol
Many of us who served with the Beretta 92 in the form of the M-9 left the gun with an unfair opinion of it. As a former armorer I can verify that at least in the Army and during my service maintenance including things like replacing recoil springs was not done at intervals civilians use. […]
Israeli SOF veteran Garret “Machine” on concealed carry and pistol fundamentals
Garret “Machine” is a SOF veteran of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and is currently a firearms cadre for GORUCK’s firearms training events. Machine is a former Duvdevan operator and is therefore well-versed in counter-terrorism tactics. As an international SOF veteran, he offers a unique perspective on concealed carry techniques and pistol training. Though there might […]
Why I chose the Glock 43 as my concealed carry pistol
I’ve been carrying a concealed pistol now for just about thirty years. I’ve gone through more than my share of different pistols and holsters during that time from a S. & W. Chiefs Special 5 shot revolver to Glocks. The Glock pistols have become my favorite over the years due to its lightweight, easily replaced […]