Author name: Brian Armstrong

Brian Armstrong grew up in a small farm town in rural Indiana and learned to shoot before he learned to drive. His career began as a firefighter and medic in Ft Wayne, IN. Throughout the years, he has owned multiple businesses, from construction to technology. His life has come full circle, and he is back to his emergency services roots -teaching emergency first aid and firearms courses. Brian believes that the best way to learn “HOW” to do something is to first answer “WHY” you do something. He is an average guy with views like yours and is now sharing the knowledge gained from teaching, learning from others, and researching the topics you don’t have time to explore yourself. You can follow him at letstalkdefensivegunuse.com

Smith and Wesson Gun Finishes and How They Are Applied

How does legacy brand Smith & Wesson make their guns looks so good? One of the primary goals of applying gun finishes is to protect a handgun against corrosion. Until recently, they often made guns out of stainless steel, or manufacturers blued the steel. Both can withstand everyday use and provide corrosion resistance. Traditionally, bluing was …

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How To Choose a Security Camera For Your Home – Part 2

Part 2 in our short series on picking the right security camera. In part one, I went over some features to look for in a security camera, like motion detection, receiving notifications, and how your camera can be powered. In this article, we will go over what considerations to consider that will affect your final …

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Striker vs. Hammer-Fired Pistol

The Mechanics of a Striker vs. a Hammer-Fired Pistol

What is the difference between a striker vs. a hammer-fired gun? When we talk about striker vs. hammer-fired, we are not talking about the same thing as double action vs. single action, DAO, SAO, DA/SA, etc. All of these types of operations are available with hammers and strikers. The function of a striker or hammer …

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