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 […]
The 6 Essential Parts of a Home-Defense Plan
If you interpret “home defense” in the broadest sense, the objective is to protect your people and your home from threats of any kind. That would include not just home invasions but also simple burglary and even fire. While the concepts overlap a bit, we’re going to focus on the intruder scenario here. When thinking […]
High-Tech Home Defense?
Tinkering around with a new gun and some sweet accessories has got me thinking about high-tech home defense pistols. I’ve been testing out the new Springfield Armory XD(M) OSP Threaded model with all of its associated bells and whistles to explore the concept. As for sweet accessories, I’ve added a Crimson Trace Railmaster Pro and SilencerCoOsprey 45 Suppressor to complement the Vortex Venom red dot sight already included. The Springfield Armory XD(M) […]
‘Halloween’ Home Defense: Protecting Yourself from Michael Myers
Yes, it’s that week again. It’s time for youngsters to roam the streets begging for Hershey miniatures and Nerdz while lobbing eggs at houses that offer up saltine crackers. Not coincidentally, the latest iteration of the evil slow-walking guy with a knife movie series – Halloween (2018) – hit the theaters last weekend. True to form, Hollywood […]
Should You Consider an AR-15 for Home Defense?
Everyone knows, at least according to the news, that an AR-15 rifle is capable of leveling an entire city block and creating a rupture in the San Andreas fault. So, why on earth would anyone want to choose an AR-15 or similar rifle for home defense? Well, when you examine the issue with consideration of […]
Handgun Lasers Aren’t a Crutch; They Add Capabilities
There are a lot of myths about handgun lasers. Many people don’t consider that lasers add capabilities without replacing those you already have. Laser sights get a bad rap from gun know-it-alls. You’ll hear pithy and condescending comments like these… • Laser sights are a crutch. • Lasers are only for people who can’t use […]
Gun Science: Should You Use Birdshot for Home Defense?
There are a lot of myths floating around when it comes to shotguns and their abilities as a defensive firearm. Every once in a while you hear the old saw that you just have to point a shotgun in the general direction of someone trying to do you harm—the spread of the pellets means you […]
Do You Need A Self-Defense Protection Plan?
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. If you carry a gun for personal defense or keep one at home for the same reason, you really ought to consider investing in a paid self defense insurance or protection plan. Here’s why. If you ever have to draw or use your gun (or another weapon) in self-defense, […]
How Do You Use a Gun, Weaponlight, and Flashlight?
This article originally appeared at AmmoLand. Technology has really fouled up some of the classic gun handling techniques. Back in the day, if you had to do scary gun stuff like investigate bumps in the night, you had a flashlight and a gun. You could use the flashlight however you liked, with little risk to […]
Shooting With A Flashlight
I’m a big fan of mounting lights on defensive handguns. Before you ever pull a trigger in low light or dark conditions, you need to know exactly what you’re shooting at. Besides positive identification, a weapon-mounted light will even allow you to see regular iron sights quite clearly. Yes, glow-in-the-dark Tritium sights are fantastic and […]