Editorial
Roller-Operated Firearms: A Brief Hipstery
Today, gun hipsters around the world embrace a common creed. It binds us. It inspires us. It gives us purpose. And while there is no [...]
Rants
Editorial
The Shortcomings of 357 Magnum for Conceal Carry
There's something about the .357 Magnum that inspires awe in many shooters. While not quite the earth quaking round that the .44 Magnum is, the [...]
Editorial
The Gunsite Glock Service Pistol | Heresy or Modernized Tradition?
Earlier this year a collaboration between Gunsite Academy and Davidsons was announced, taking the gun world by surprise. The Gunsite Service Pistol is essentially a [...]
Editorial
True Crime and 2A | The Overlap
Well before I met my now husband and became a personal defense advocate, I was a true crime junkie. In the years since I've noticed [...]
EDC
The Importance Of Practicing With Realistic Gear [2023]
I've been told that I'm the fun police. This is something that I can seem like, as I tend to err on the side of [...]
Editorial
Primer Peak on Primary & Secondary: Firearms Media
Earlier this week I was invited back for another episode of Primary & Secondary. This time around I'm joined by Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts, [...]
Rants
Lancer Magazines & DEET Baths [2022]
In my youth, I had issues with DEET, and translucent Lancer mags. DEET is a common component in most bugsprays, and can have negative effects [...]
Editorial
Defensive Shotgun Accessories - A Primer
Now that you've decided what action, bore size, and model of defensive shotgun you're using, it's time to outfit your gun. There are a variety [...]
Editorial
Why Hybrid Style Holsters Suck
One of the more popular designs in the conceal carry world is the hybrid holster. Easily found on shelves in gun stores across America, and [...]
Editorial
Primer Peak on Primary and Secondary | 2021 Review and 2022 Predictions
I was invited back on Primary & Secondary, this time joined by Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts, Tom Kelly of Dark Star Gear, and more. [...]
Editorial
"Revolvers Never Jam", or Thoughts on Revolver Reliability
"Revolvers never jam!" How many times have have you heard, or even said something to that effect? For a variety of reasons, people often assume [...]
Editorial
Hammer Spurs on Concealed Revolvers and Why
This may sound like heresy, but I like exposed hammers, with a prominent spur, on my concealed carry revolvers. This rings true whether I'm carrying [...]
Editorial
The Problem With Local Shooting Classes
Local classes are relatively cheap, and accessible to even the newest shooters. I recently attended my first firearm class at a local range, and I [...]
Editorial
Wadcutters for the Defensive Revolver
From wadcutters, jacketed hollow points, full metal jacket, to heat seeking baby killers and more. Today we have more options for defensive ammunition than at [...]
Editorial
Advantages of Wearing a Mask for the Conceal Carrier
Until 2020, the wearing of masks in public was highly unusual and unwelcome in American society. They would draw extra attention, with thoughts of disease [...]