Tactical Atlas Firearm Blog

Woman Draws Her Gun to Stop Assault on the Street

This armed citizen faced a lethal threat as she walked down the street. There is a lot we can learn from her.

14-Year-Old Defends Her Sister from a Professional Criminal

A 14-year-old defended her younger sister by frightening away a 58-year-old career criminal. Here is what we can learn and teach our teens.

Armed Son Defends Mom from Disguised Robber

Mom has a stranger pounding at her door late at night. She calls you for help. You get there in time to see the stranger break down her door.

Armed Defense by a Used Car Salesman

This armed robber tried to rob a car salesman in the middle of the day. The defender was ready. This is what we can learn.

Armed Defense by a Customer at the Local Market

Armed citizens defend themselves every day. This defender saved a store clerk last week in Philadelphia. This is what we can learn.

Armed Defense at Dollar General

A robber walked into a store late at night. The defenders were ready days in advance. This is what we can do in their place.

Armed Defense as You Walk to Your Front Door in the Dark

Most defensive gun use happens near our home. It may be an ordinary place, but there is a lot we can learn from this armed citizen.

Home Defense in the Middle of the Night

There are over a million home invasions each year. This armed defender protected himself and his mom. Here is what we can learn.

Armed Woman Stops Attempted Rape

A restraining order can do a lot, but it can't stop an ex-boyfriend in the middle of the night. This armed defender had to, and did.

Moment by Moment as You Shoot an Armed Robber at Work

This armed defender faced a lethal threat and would need time to defend himself. Let's see how we can save some time.

Man Crashes His Car Into Your House and Attacks You and Your Wife

You and your spouse are asleep. It is 5 in the morning when a stranger crashes his car into your house. Now is a bad time to make a plan.

Armed Defender Faces Four Robbers at Jewelry Store

We defend ourselves thousands of times a day. This defender had co-workers and customers to protect. What should we do in his place?