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Shotguns vs Handguns for home defense: Which is the better fit?

by David LaPell

If you were to ask five different self defense instructors about what weapon you should use in your home for personal defense, you’ll likely get five different answers. You can bet though that one will most likely recommend a shotgun and another a handgun, but of the two which is better for you and your […]

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Illinois AG files a lawsuit pushing for federal oversight of Chicago Police reform

by Brian Seay

“Chicago ain’t ready for reform.” Or is it? Illinois AG forces Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s hand by filing a lawsuit pushing for court-ordered police reform.

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Book Review: Inside the mind of a training icon — Urban Rifle: 45 years of teaching and training

by Nate Parker

If someone brand new to defensive use of the carbine were to ask me what book I would recommend, Clint Smith's Urban Rifle would be on the top of my list.

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Training: The 300 — an accuracy drill to test your handgunner mettle (VIDEO)

by Nate Parker

Sometimes there is a drill that becomes your nemesis. It haunts you, it laughs in your face, and inspires you to work harder. For me that drill is the “300”

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Gear Review: The tactical dog days of August

by Eve Flanigan

Considering the mountains of gear on the market for duty and self-protection, it’s refreshing to see some attention to the needs of four-legged partners.

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Controversial Seattle gun tax falls short of revenue projections

by Brian Seay

A controversial gun tax in Seattle is coming up way short of a projected revenue forecast.

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MantisX puts performance stats at shooters’ fingertips

by Jacki Billings

The MantisX system aims to elevate shooters’ skills on the range, offering users a glimpse into what how they shoot and what they can do to improve.

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Police department defends officer after viral video shows tense traffic stop

by Brian Seay

A police department is defending an officer after he pointed his gun at a man for more than nine minutes, a scene captured in a video that’s gone viral.

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When the lights go out: Reloading a revolver with a light in hand

by Nate Parker

If you have spent much time behind a wheel gun you know two things: they run out of ammunition in a hurry and reloading is comparatively slow and complex.

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Do you carry your handgun with a round in the chamber?

by David LaPell

There’s a debate that I see pop up in some gun owner circles all the time that concerns me: whether or not to keep a round in the chamber while carrying.

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Arkansas National Guard soldier becomes state’s first female to complete ITC training (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Staff Sgt. Tasheenia L. Wallace, who holds four Military Occupational Specialties, said she just wanted “to be able to be on the front line like the guys.”

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Training: Personal Defense Network’s Two Person Armed Defense course

by Eve Flanigan

The 2PAD class expanded my understanding of how to interact with others, whether accompanied or as a stranger in a crowd, in the event of a criminal attack.

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