Let’s get this out of the way up front. I believe the 1911 pistol is just about the finest handgun ever made. A well-built, custom 1911 represents mechanical elegance, history and performance all rolled into one. In my opinion, a pistol of that caliber deserves to be carried in nothing less tha...
A DoorDash driver in Akron, Ohio returned fire after occupants of a stolen vehicle shot through his windshield during a road rage attack. We break down the legal decisions he got right, the vehicle gunfight tactics every concealed carrier should know, and what to do in the 60 seconds after a defe...
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about how much ammo you should carry on you when carrying a concealed handgun. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to break down some of the ...
You have a well-made, high-quality defensive handgun. You have bought the best defensive rounds available and made sure they run in your pistol. You have a sound EDC rig that allows you to quickly and safely present your firearm, and you have trained to do it effectively. You are set, right? Howe...
In this article, Randall Wilson reviews the Cold Steel Roach Belly knife. Odd name notwithstanding, the knife proved to be an excellent choice at a great price. The knife is personally owned by the author and is from his collection. Born in the late 1800s, my grandad was a sea captain. What gear ...
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at what to do when you're traveling with a handgun. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to take a closer look at the idea of a backup...
When it comes to the gun community, there are countless avenues to go into, from competitive shooting, hunting sports, to just gun collecting because you enjoy firearms in general. People will often talk about some of their favorite firearms and why they prefer certain firearms over others. I wan...
When researching respected, high-quality, yet affordable barrels for the AR platform, one name that pops up continuously is Rosco Manufacturing. Known for years as a dependable OEM manufacturer, the company also offers its Bloodline, Purebred, and very recently, it's new K9 line of barrels. To le...
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about if carry guns can be outdated. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to take a look at some of the potential challenges and obstacles t...
In previous instances where we’ve covered GRITR’s products, I was proud to introduce the company as one that successfully caters to the needs of shooters and lovers of the outdoors because those are exactly the kinds of people it employs. This shouldn’t be a surprise, but it’s less common...