We all have an EDC or Everyday Carry, the collection of items we carry with us on a regular basis. Even average people who don’t think about self-protection carry many of the same things every day: wallet, keys, cell phone, etc. It’s the stuff that lets us live our lives away from home, things we …
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Air travel is a routine part of modern life, but the enclosed space and restrictions on what you can bring aboard present unique challenges for personal safety. While firearms are strictly prohibited on commercial flights, that doesn’t mean you have to be left defenseless should something bad happen on your flight. There are several other …
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Lights, cameras, guns? Flashlights are a critical part of being a prepared citizen. As a species, we rely on our eyes to provide us with more information than any other sense. From a defensive standpoint, sight is essential. You need to be able to identify the threat, aim at the threat, and evaluate the threat. …
On April 11, 1986, a firefight erupted in Miami, Florida, forever changing law enforcement practices and ballistic performance in the United States. Known as the Miami Shootout, this deadly confrontation between FBI agents and two heavily armed suspects underscored the need for more effective ammunition and weaponry. The aftermath of this shootout led to the …
I love it when guns get nicknames, not individual nicknames but nicknames that are widely accepted for a firearm. Imagine you run a major firearms marketing department, and the industry decides that the name you spent hundreds of hours on and tested extensively isn’t good enough. Admittedly, I doubt marketing departments were that big in …
Properly installing a gun safe offers an extra layer of security. It also protects your investment by ensuring your safe is level and functioning properly. The following outlines how to properly install a gun safe, the benefits of hiring a professional gun safe installation team, and the best places to install a safe. 6 Steps …
