If you’re new to concealed carry, you have a big learning curve in front of you. While that may sound intimidating, it’s not necessarily a bad thing. Embracing a commitment to learning something new every day will make you not only more proficient but also more confident in your ability to defend yourself and your […]
One Shot, Two Sight Pictures
Funny how becoming an expert shot always boils down to practice and mastery of the most basic things. Here’s a good one… Into the Fray Episode 279: One Shot, Two Sight Pictures – Are you re-establishing a sight picture after each shot? You should be. Read the rest: One Shot, Two Sight Pictures | Into […]
Top 6 Home Defense with a Gun Myths
Some home defense myths just won’t die… What is more frustrating than myths that get passed around with such regularity when no one pauses long enough to examine whether or not they are true? Maybe a case of the shingles, but other than that… Here are some firearms and home defense myths that just won’t […]
Deep Concealed Carry Tips and Tricks
How to carry when deep concealment is the primary factor… Sometimes deep concealment may be more important than ease of access. That doesn’t mean concealed carry can’t be practical. How do you pull it off? In a perfect world, you might carry your self-defense handgun in an outside-the-waistband holster and cover it loosely with a […]
A Quick and Easy Way to Improve the Glock Trigger
Once you shoot a pistol with a nice trigger, you’re spoiled for life… I’ve been tinkering with a new pair of Glocks – the Slimline 43X and 48 models. They’re identical except for slide and barrel length. Yes, they share the exact same 10-round magazine too. If you haven’t checked them out yet, take a look. I’m […]
Top 4 Concealed Carry Mistakes
If you make a mistake or two with your concealed carry strategy, it’s not like it carries life and death consequences, right? Oh, wait… As we all know, the responsible use of a firearm does, in fact, have potentially serious ramifications. Here are a few concealed carry mistakes to avoid. 1. Not Using a Holster […]
How to Find the Right Concealed Carry Class
You can learn all sorts of interesting tidbits in concealed carry classes. Like, for instance, that hollow-point bullets are like “whirling fan blades of death.” Hold that thought for a hot second. When I moved to South Carolina, I needed to get a South Carolina resident Concealed Weapons Permit. Even though I had taken classes in […]
Staying Alive: Tips & Tactics for Personal Security
Some good self-defense strategy tips… Be it a terrorist attack, home invasion, active shooting or other undesired event, violent physical attacks on individuals who are unaware and unprepared for them are, sadly, becoming the new normal. Those who are aware and prepared are concerned about self-defense and protecting their family. What separates the prepared from […]
Should You “Under Magnify” Your Rifle? (The Red Dot at Long Ranges)
Most people use too much magnification on their rifle. It’s temping because it’s easier to shoot tiny groups. If that’s the goal, fine. If it’s not your most important objective, here’s why you should consider less zoom… I’ve been testing the new Crimson Trace CTS-1000 red dot. When it arrived, my first decision was which […]
5 Reasons to Make a Flashlight Part of Your Everyday Carry
Some good reasons to consider carrying at least a small penlight in your daily travels. OutdoorHub 5 Reasons to Make a Flashlight Part of Your Everyday Carry Do you hike, bike, travel, hunt, fish, or any other number of activities? Do you carry a handgun for self-defense? If so, carry a good flashlight. The statistics […]