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Concealed-Carry 1911s: A Love-Hate Relationship

Sometimes when you get back with your ex, you suddenly remember why you broke up....

I Carry: S&W Model 638 in a Kramer Leather Pocket Holster

In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a Smith & Wesson...

Concealed-Carry for Beginners: Tips for Continued Training

Getting your concealed-carry permit is a great start in your self-defense journey, but it is...

Head vs. Holster: The Importance of a Solid Self-Defense Mindset

Proper self-defense starts with the right mindset, regardless of the tool in your holster.

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Traveling with Firearms: Tips for the Interstate Concealed Carrier

Planning to do some traveling with your firearms? Here are a few tips and resources...

Workplace CCW: Tips for Personal Defense on the Job

Many variables factor into the decision to carry a concealed firearm. One that needs to...

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Ammo

Skills Check: Dummy Round Drills

Using inert dummy rounds can help promote greater confidence in many aspects of gun handling...

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Defining Trigger Movement: Pull vs. Press vs. Squeeze

In early stages of firearm training, instructors use all kinds of words to define trigger...

Looking & Assessing: An Essential Element of Defensive Training

During training, many shooters feign that look-and-assess movement at the end of a shooting string...but...

SIG Sauer Academy Adds Courses and Coming to Texas

SIG Sauer Academy Adds Courses and Coming to Texas.

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The 'Three Cs' of a Self-Defense Mindset

Do consistent routines help in a defensive mindset? Matthew Allen thinks so, and he has...

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Spirit of Blue Provides TQ Grant to Kentucky Police

Thanks to a grant provided by the Spirit of Blue Foundation, the Kentucky State Police...

5 Handling Tips for a Home-Defense Shotgun

When faced with a threat, a home-defense shotgun can be quite the equalizer, but only...

Movie Shotguns: 8 Top Films for Scattergun Fans

Generally, Hollywood portrays shotguns poorly, but some films are better than others. Here are eight...

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Skills Check: The Hostage Presidente Drill

Shooting quickly and accurately is of utmost importance to effective self-defense. Here’s a hostage drill,...

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Guns

Review: SIG Sauer P365 Micro Compact

Deemed a "Micro Compact" concealed-carry gun, the SIG Sauer P365 is deceptively capacious. See how...

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Guns

New for 2018: Ruger 10/22 Compact Modular Stock System

Looking for the perfect training rifle that can grow with a young firearm enthusiast? Check...

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Ammo

Dummy Rounds: Safe & Effective Training Tools

Believe it or not, you can learn a lot by using inert dummy rounds in...

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How to Clean Your Guns: Tips from an Expert

Cleaning firearms is not at the top of the list of fun things to do,...

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Skills Check: Low-Capacity Reloading Drills

Whether it's a tube-fed shotgun, lever-action rifle or a top-fed bolt-action rifle, keeping a low-capacity...

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