Choosing to legally carry a handgun for personal protection is a big responsibility that must be taken seriously. Above and beyond which caliber is the best or what action type to choose, there are a variety of important considerations which need to be taken into account. Read More | | The USCCA is giving away $10,000 worth of ANY ammo you want. That's enough ammo to practice and train at the range for an entire year! Click for your 4 chances to win ammo for a year... Read More |
In a crisis, your #1 need is food. Experts recommend good-for-25-years survival food. In an unprecedented move, 72-hour survival food kits are being given away to NRA members for the next 72 hours (pay only s/h). Get Your Free Survival Food | | Recently I underwent hip replacement surgery. Prior to that I had back surgery. To say my mobility has been compromised for a while would be an understatement. Let's face it, as we age our ability to move—our athleticism—is lessened. Read More |
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Experts in the field of personal protection advise their students to arm themselves with the most powerful defensive handguns they can manage. But how much felt recoil any one individual can deal with is governed by a variety of factors. Read More | | The NRA Mentor Initiative is a nationwide movement that runs from April 15 to June 30 in an effort to help millions of new gun owners and developing shooters. Enter to Win Mentor Sweepstakes Prizes to celebrate the initiative. Read More |
The USCCA is giving away a year's supply of ammo to 4 responsibly armed Americans. Can you imagine showing up at the range without worrying about running out of ammo or the cost of the next box? You have 4 chances to win Ammo For A Year... Read More | | More women are choosing to protect themselves and their families with concealed firearms these days, and for good reasons. A greater variety of easy-to-pack pistols are available now than ever before. Many states are providing firearm permits with affordable fees and requirements that the average person can meet. Read More |
Smith & Wesson's origins can be traced to 1850, when Horace Smith and D B. Wesson first became acquainted while working as subcontractors supervising the manufacturing of different firearms at the Robbins and Lawrence Company... Read More | | Law enforcement officers normally carry a second handgun. Called a backup, it allows them to pursue and resolve a criminal incident should their primary handgun be damaged or malfunction. It's a common sense tactic. Read More |
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In a previous piece titled 7 Reasons Why Pocket Pistols May Not Be For You, I touched briefly on some of the challenges associated with choosing a small handgun for concealed carry. But just like any other defensive platform... Read More | | Establishing a bond with a pocket pistol is similar to marriage—in one way: You have to be willing to accept compromise. To make any compromise worth the effort, there must be a clear objective. In this case preserving your life is the goal... Read More |
While perusing various online sources of gun-related news and information recently, I've noticed an old term cropping up that I haven't seen in a long time: The New York Reload. Read More | | In the 1988 film "Biloxi Blues," a young World War II Army recruit played by Matthew Broderick is going through summertime training in Mississippi. Read More |
For most citizens the decision to start carrying a defensive handgun can be a life-changing event. At the outset, the concern is all about learning the law... Read More | | Read these amazing stories which highlight accounts of law-abiding gun owners in America using their Second Amendment rights for self-defense. Read More |
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