Category: Blog
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Carrying Armed at Home – A Good Idea in 2026?
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…
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Best Guns for SHTF Scenarios? 3 Great Choices in 2026
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…
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Striker-Fired vs Hammer-Fired Pistols in 3 Scenarios
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…
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Is the 1911 Still Viable for Self-Defense? Find Out Here!
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…
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The 4 Best Non-Live Fire Modes of Practice in 2026
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…
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Off-Hand and Single Hand Tactics to Practice in 2026
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…
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Close Quarters Combat (CQC) Basics for Defensive Carry in 2026
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…
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Pros & Cons of Being a Soft Target in 2026 (with Video)
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…
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Accessorizing Your Defensive Pistol – A Primer for 2026
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…
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Best Concealed Carry Positions for Skinny People in 2026
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,…
