The Threat He Never Saw Coming
If you don't learn how to live a "switched-on" lifestyle, you'll become a prime target. Here's how to become a far less desirable target—in a good way.
When Hollywood Drama Turns Deadly: The Lana Turner Scandal
Dive into Massad Ayoob’s analysis of the 1958 Lana Turner scandal, where a domestic dispute led to a fatal stabbing by her teenage daughter. Explore the intricate balance between self-defense and murder in this Hollywood true crime tale.
Bold Take? If You Draw Your Gun, You’ve Failed
Steve Tarani, Gunsite and independent instructor, is one of those guys you’ve seen wearing a dark suit in the background of presidential photos and such, so he knows a thing or two about protecting people from threats. Here’s an interesting article on how protective services measure success. Hint: if guns are involved, they’ve failed somewhere along the line.
Guncranks TV: Are Lever Actions Obsolete?
With the large number of modern, modular, semi-automatic rifles chambered for intermediate cartridges in circulation, do lever-action firearms still serve a role? Today, the Cranks discuss just that, as well as welcome back Brent Wheat of GUNS Magazine.
Gear Spotlight: Home Defense Must-Haves
Here are some of our favorite picks for home defense must haves: Guns, gear, ammo
The .22 LR Can (Almost) Kill You
The .22 LR can (almost) kill you.
The argument is background noise anyplace two or more
AR-15 Part 2: Reasons for Home Defense
As the saying goes, if you’re in a fair
Too Much Gun for Home Defense?
According to the media, no one could possibly need
Should You Suppress a Home-Defense Gun?
Should you put a suppressor on a home-defense gun? That depends, there are a lot
The Four Pillars of Home Defense, Part 1
Some practical advice for home defense…
The Four Pillars of