Normalcy Bias – Don’t Stick Your Head in the Sand

Complacency can get you killed. That’s sort of what normalcy bias boils down to, at least for the purposes of our discussion here. An article from Yale School of Medicine defines normalcy bias like this: “The normalcy bias describes our tendency to underestimate the possibility of disaster an...

By Jim Cobb

Scranton Man Charged With Homicide After Pocono Homeowner Dies in Bedroom Gunfight

COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP, PA — A Monroe County man died inside his own home last week after another man forced his way in and chased him upstairs at gunpoint, according to Pocono Mountain Regional Police. Police say Layzon Breland, 26, of Tobyhanna, was shot multiple times, including a fatal wound to...

By Luke McCoy

Ayoob: Is the 1911 Wrong for CCW?

There are reasons why the full-size 1911 pistol is often described as “iconic,” and the gun’s long and successful history on battlefields, in the streets and at pistol championships isn’t the only reason. It’s slim for its power level, an important dimension for both comfort a...

By Massad Ayoob

Resident Shoots, Kills Driver After SUV Slams Into San Tan Valley Home

SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ — A resident shot and killed a driver after an SUV crashed into a San Tan Valley home Wednesday evening, injuring two people inside. The crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. at a home on Morenci Road, in a neighborhood near Hunt Highway and Coppermine Road. As reported by AZ ...

By Luke McCoy

Armed Robber Shoots Fayetteville Smoke Shop Clerk, Steals His Gun and Runs

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — An armed robbery at a Fayetteville smoke shop turned into a shooting Wednesday night, and the clerk who tried to defend himself ended up wounded and disarmed. Police say a suspect walked into the Smoke Shack in the 4400 block of Murchison Road around 9 p.m., pulled a gun, a...

By Luke McCoy

Missouri Homeowner Shoots Intruder Dead During Break-In, Before Police Could Arrive

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. — A homeowner shot and killed an intruder early Friday morning after calling 911 to report that someone had forced their way into the residence, according to the Blue Springs Police Department. Officers were dispatched to a burglary in progress in the 100 block of Little Garde...

By Luke McCoy

Are Custom Holsters Worth It?

There comes a time in most people’s lives when they start looking for exactly what they want instead of just what is available. With the benefit of experience and some additional disposable income, many experienced shooters start seeking out custom solutions that match their needs precisely...

By Daniel Y
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