Shooting Illustrated

How to Make Yourself a Hard Target

Sheriff Jim Wilson talks about how you can make yourself a hard target, thus deterring...

Sheriff Jim Wilson

Selecting the Right Caliber for Self Defense

For personal defense, we want to select a defensive cartridge that produces adequate penetration and...

Self Defense and Your Vehicle

Sheriff Jim offers tips on staying safe on the road.

Ammo

5 Best 9 mm Loads for Self Defense

Richard Mann takes a look at five of the best loads in 9 mm for...

Guns

Is This The Ultimate Lever Gun for Self Defense?

Richard Mann modifies his Marlin 1894 CSBL for personal protection. The question remains: Is this...

Tips

Self Defense Starts with the Right Mindset

As Ed Head says, being able to adequately defend yourself begins with having the right...

Guns

5 Reasons to Choose a 10 mm for Self Defense

Is the 10 mm a good option for personal protection? Brad Fitzpatrick lists five reasons...

Sheriff Jim Wilson

The Importance of Readiness for Self Defense

Sheriff Jim Wilson talks about the importance of being ready to defend yourself at a...

Sheriff Jim Wilson

Why You Need a Communication Plan for Self Defense

Sheriff Jim Wilson talks about the importance of establishing a communication plan with loved ones...

Tips

6 Best Self Defense Handgun Training Drills

What’s the best drill to prepare you to shoot defensively? That could be argued endlessly....

Gear

First Look: Galco Holsters for the Taurus G3c Handgun

Galco recently introduced several new models of holsters for the popular Taurus G3c handgun.

Guns
Optics

Is This the Ultimate Modern Fighting Revolver?

Caleb Giddings recently built a customized Smith & Wesson 686 Plus with several excellent upgrades....

Why the Lever Gun is Great for Self Defense

Sheriff Jim Wilson makes the case that the lever gun is, for many, a great...

Handgun, Shotgun, or Rifle: Which is Best for Home Defense?

Which firearm type is the best for home defense? Rather than try to decide between...

Sheriff Jim Wilson

The Role that Hearing Plays in Awareness

In a fight-or-flight situation, our hearing is often impaired, which is why we must rely...

Sheriff Jim Wilson

Training is Just as Important as the Firearm You're Carrying

It's easy to get fixated on the guns & gear we use for self defense,...

Tip: You Are Responsible for Your Own Safety

So far, 2020 has turned out to be quite a surprise for all of us.

Gear

Pepper Spray for Self Defense

We've long been advocates for numerous tools in the self defense toolbox, including incapacitating sprays...

Ammo

First Look: Federal Premium Practice & Defend Packs

Federal Premium Ammunition has paired a proven self-defense round trusted by law enforcement with one...

Enhancing Your Shotgun Skills

A shotgun is a devastating fight stopper. And that is especially true when the shooter...

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