Nobody Else Will Know What Happened in Your Gunfight
You know why you fired. Police, prosecutors, and jurors don't. Lessons from the Zimmerman and Rittenhouse trials on evidence, memory, and your legal plan.
Posts about "defensive"
Arizona Husband Shoots Wife at 1 A.M. After He Says She Came at Him With a Knife
A Litchfield Park man told MCSO deputies he shot his wife around 1 a.m. Sunday after she came at him with a knife. He is detained; she is in the hospital. Read the original story: Arizona Husband Shoots Wife at 1 A.M. After He Says She Came at Him With a Knife
How Many Self-Defense Shots Are Too Many?
Editor’s Note: This article is presented for discussion only and does not constitute legal advice. It is not a substitute for qualified legal counsel. Every legal matter is unique, and minor variations in the facts may result in substantially different conclusions. Additionally, laws differ by ...
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...
Armed Shopper Stops Attack on Mother and Daughter, Faces No Charges
A Georgia shopper drew his firearm to stop a man beating a mother and her teenage daughter, then fired when the attacker turned on him. Police say the armed citizen will face no charges.
Every Decision You Make Could Be Used Against You in Court
Some things a prosecutor uses against you are easy to explain. Some take work. Some just make you look bad. Lessons from 88 hours of the Zimmerman trial.
77-Year-Old Florida Woman Shoots Attacker Outside Veterinary Hospital
A 77-year-old woman volunteering to feed community cats shot a man who attacked her outside a Macclenny veterinary hospital. Deputies say preliminary findings indicate self-defense—a reminder of why armed protection matters at every age.
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.
Springfield Armory SA-35 Gets an Eye-Catching Polished Blued Finish
Springfield Armory has given the SA-35 a finish that earns a second look. This version of the pistol wears a deep, lustrous polished blue across its carbon steel frame and slide, and checkered walnut grips with natural grain complete the picture. It is the "wood and steel" look of class...
PSA 11.5″ Carbine 5.56 w/ HAR-15 Brace – $469.99
The PSA 11.5" HAR-15 5.56 AR pistol is on sale now for $429.99, giving shooters a compact, M-LOK-equipped AR pistol with forged receivers and a nitride barrel.