Do You Need A Backup Gun?
Theory And Practice Of The Backup Gun Murphy’s Law says that if anything can go wrong, it will. Even the most reliable of handguns can run into trouble with bad ammunition, and running out of ammo in...
View ArticleTap Rack Bang … or Assess
Clearing A Type 1 Malfunction With A Tap Rack Bang Drill Someone once said that the loudest sound in a gunfight is a click when there should have been a bang. Having your gun malfunction on the range...
View ArticleHow To Shoot Controlled Pairs
Shooting Controlled Pairs A defensive pistol is easy to carry discreetly, but at a cost. However, the fact that a defensive pistol is easy to carry means that it is compromised when it comes to...
View ArticleDealing With A Stovepipe Malfunction
Clearing A Stovepipe Malfunction A semi-automatic pistol requires good ammunition and a competent user in order to perform properly. A semi-auto will have more malfunctions without good ammunition, and...
View ArticleComparing Single Action vs Double Action Handguns
Single Action Vs Double Action Handguns The trigger is an absolutely vital part of your gun. Pressing the trigger is the last thing that happens before the gun fires, which means that controlling how...
View ArticleHow Clear A Double Feed / Type 3 Malfunction
The Double Feed / Type 3 Malfunction You rely on your defensive firearm to be ready for use if you need it to defend innocent life. However, we live in a world ruled by Murphy’s Law. “If anything can...
View ArticleGlock 44 Review: A 44 is a 22!
A Chip Off The Ol’ Glock: A Glock 44 Review Glock pistols have, in many ways, become the de facto standard in America. They’re used by law enforcement agencies all across the country and are also used...
View ArticleWhat’s A Squib Load?
The Loudest “POP” You’ll Ever Hear: The Squib Load The modern ammunition cartridge is a miracle compared to the days when you had to assemble everything inside the gun by pouring powder into the...
View ArticleThe Best Tactical Flashlight
The Best Tactical Flashlight – Test Data & Results This tactical flashlight guide contains a ton of information. You can jump to specific sections, including our recommendations for the best...
View ArticleThe Best 22 Match Ammo
.22 Long Rifle (or .22LR for short) is the closest we have to a “do it all” cartridge. From hunting for small game, to plinking, to target practice, to (limited) use in self-defense, it’s probably the...
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