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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

When looking at all the brands and all the models of firearms available, it can feel a bit daunting when trying to choose just one. First and foremost, you’ll want a weapon that is best suited for the task at hand. The task in question today? Self-defense. Concealed vs. Open Carry Before deciding on a […]

As if concealed carry isn’t already difficult enough, mother nature has to throw those warm weather months at us and really complicate things. Unless you are going to be the guy at the beach wearing jeans and boots, you’ve probably wondered about the best method of carrying your fully concealed pistol with only shorts and […]

The best method for carrying concealed is pocket carry in my humble opinion. Why? Because it’s the fastest way to pull out your gun and hit the bad guy (or gal) where it makes a difference. For this exercise to work, however, you’d need the following: 1) A lightweight, hammerless revolver 2) A pocket holster […]

We’re all likely familiar with 9mm Parabellum rounds: the common caliber for law enforcement and for the United States military and NATO. You may think there’s probably a good reason why so many highly trained officers use that caliber. Well, you’d be right. Between a .45 ACP and a 9mm, there’s no clearly defined winner, […]

Being a woman in the world is getting harder and it’s even more difficult when you’re a little (no pun intended) on the smaller side. You may have been told not to go out after dark or to stay out of certain parts of town, but sometimes that’s just not possible. The good news is […]