The trunk and truck gun—what is it? And what is the point? Simply put, a “trunk gun” is a firearm kept in your trunk. The general idea is having something more capacity and/or firepower than a handgun should the need arise. Alternative reasons might be because it’s too difficult to legally conceal carry and easier […]

Every so often I find myself doubting, comparing, and overall, just plain wondering. Is it big enough? I’m talking about gun barrels of course. When choosing a pistol for self-defense (or any other purpose) you want to make sure you’re choosing the best option for the designated task. Of course, as with everything there are […]

Doing what now? The idea of carrying a gun with you at home might seem crazy to some. Your home is your castle and your safe space. It’s where you are in your comfort zone and not even thinking of anything bad happening. But Now, you shouldn’t be paranoid, but you should be prepared. The […]

When you mention S#!t Hitting the Fan a few different scenarios might play out depending on who you are or the last movie you’ve seen. While there are a variety SHTF, apocalypse, EOTWAWKI scenarios, we’ll explore three scenarios and what I think could possibly be your best option for survival in them. Scenario One: Shelter […]

This won’t be a versus in the sense of which is better but more a comparison and look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of each firing system. I think the best way to handle this would be to compare how they might perform in different scenarios. And we’ll rate how each type of […]

The venerable 1911 platform and its descendants are iconic and always a pleasure to see and shoot for most shooters. But or those who aren’t huge fans of the 1911 well … We forgive you (kind of). When you truly love something, you acknowledge and accept it for its shortcomings. You must be willing to […]

Some days you just can’t make it to the range for a good old session with live ammunition. Maybe the weather is horrible or the scarcity of ammo has you wanting to hang on to what you have for the time being without having to break the bank to resupply. Whatever the reason, it doesn’t […]

It’s a hard truth to swallow that in a defensive situation the offender will have the element of surprise a majority of the time. In fact, the element of surprise is what criminals tend to rely on. There is a very high chance that you won’t know you’re on the defensive until your attacker has […]

While being a proficient marksman is vital to defending yourself, it’s certainly not the end all. Once you’re a competent and confident shooter, there are a few practices and tactics you want to start getting comfortable with to be able to make sure you’re as prepared as possible and able to give yourself the upper […]

Think back about the last time you saw a bank robbery in a movie. Who was the first target as soon as the robbers entered the bank and why? I’ll give you a moment to think about it. In the meantime we’ll have to answer two other questions for the purpose of this article. Those […]

Just like a new car or motorcycle, the first thing you might feel inclined to do is trick out your carry pistol. However, before you add some mudflaps to your Glock or leather tassels to your Smith & Wesson, take a breath. There are some upgrades and accessories that are more beneficial than others (and […]

So, as a skinny person reading this article, you’re either preparing to start carrying your gun concealed or you’re looking for other options to try out because you may not be happy with your current setup. Different body types present different challenges for concealing a weapon and doing so comfortably. Being on the thinner side, […]

Considering the plethora of concealed holsters available, deciding on just one or even the “best” can be a difficult decision. Adding to that, most holsters seem to be designed for a singular body type (not skinny) and things get even more tricky. Without getting too brand specific, we’ll try to hash out what you should […]

Put your hands up! Now bend over and touch your toes! No, I’m not trying to trick you into some yoga but if your shirt rose above your pants revealing any part of your midsection during that then your clothes are probably not the best fit for carrying concealed. And if you happen to be […]

Choosing a gun is hard enough just for recreational use. When you’re preparing to purchase a new firearm, you probably feel like a kid in a high-caliber candy store. Even more daunting a task is trying to choose the perfect firearm that you will also be able to conceal comfortably when you possess a thinner […]