Bad Decisions Don’t Automatically Make Self-Defense Unlawful
A bad decision doesn't automatically make self-defense unlawful. What the Zimmerman trial teaches concealed carriers about provocation, reasonable belief, and smart choices.
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Concealed Carry Corner: Traveling With Your Carry Gun
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner . Last week, we talked about ways someone can build skills at the range specifically for carrying concealed. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to look at some of...
After Dark: SIG Sauer's Custom Works P320-NIGHTSHIFT
Most pistols are built to look the same at noon and at midnight. The P320-NIGHTSHIFT is built to look like it only comes out after dark. This is a SIG Sauer Custom Works P320, billed as "Custom Works. After Dark," and the first thing you notice is the contrast. A pale Platinum Cerakote ...
Wheelgun Wednesday: S&W Model 14 Target Revolver
This week for Wheelgun Wednesday, we are taking a look at the venerable Smith & Wesson Model 14 revolver in .38 Special. These guns have a reputation for accuracy and dependability from the era when bullseye shooting was the most common handgun sport. I picked this one up to put it back on th...
Appendix Carry | Is It Right for You?
Is appendix carry the right choice for you? Learn the pros, cons, and safety tips for faster draw times and better retention.
Impact Velocity, Not Energy, Is What Hunters Should Pay Attention To
Hunters used to lean primarily on bullet drop and calculated energy to predict their effectiveness at distances beyond a couple hundred yards — but informed hunters find impact velocity to be most useful The post Impact Velocity, Not Energy, Is What Hunters Should Pay Attention To appeared firs...
I Watched 88 Hours of a Murder Trial. Here’s What I Learned.
I watched all 88 hours of the Zimmerman trial. Here’s why, and what it reveals for concealed carriers about self-defense law, evidence, and public opinion.
First Look: Springfield Armory Echelon Pro Comp 9mm Pistols
Editor’s Note: The author received a loaner Springfield Armory Echelon Pro Comp pistol prior to the handgun’s official launch for writing this article. All opinions are those of the author. You could say I’m an early adopter. I have been running a Springfield Armory Echelon 9mm for several ...
AllOutdoor Review – Olight Baton Ultra EDC Flashlight
Not too long ago, I thought I could get by with my iPhone flashlight, then I discovered the world of EDC flashlights. I don’t want to haul around a bulky flashlight, but I still need a bright light for late-evening and nighttime yard work, to keep on the nightstand, or for when I forget my ...
Behind the Scenes at Safariland
Editor’s Note: The author is associated with Safariland through the company’s Cadre program. His “behind the scenes” look at the company is based on his experiences and opinions. As a Safariland Cadre member and Safariland Cadre Dispatch writer, I was given a unique opport...