The Avoidance Mindset: Why the Best Self-Defense Story Is One Where Nothing Happens
An avoidance mindset is the first and most powerful layer of self-defense. See how a trained citizen used it at a gas station — and how to build the same instinct.
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Cop-Killer Bullets: Gun Control Lie or Actual Threat?
Cop-killer bullets. That’s a pretty inflammatory phrase that is thrown around a lot. It seems to have been invented by hoplophobes and then used by politicians to attack your Second Amendment rights. As a former law enforcement officer myself, I believe the overly emotional descriptor for what ...
Colorado SB003 Update: The SSF List Drops Ahead of Aug 1
Colorado just released the list of firearms covered by SB003. Here's what's on it, how the new CPW eligibility process works, and why Aug 1st still stands.
Review: Craft Holsters Lynx for the Hellcat
There’s no time like the present to take a critical look at the Craft Holsters Lynx IWB holster, which I tested with my Springfield Hellcat. But first, a little background info. Craft Holsters was formed in 2009 with a vision of offering holsters that are more than just interchangeable pieces o...
Taurus Adds Convertible Cylinder to the Deputy with New .357/9mm Model
Taurus is expanding the Deputy lineup with a convertible cylinder version, and the practical upside is straightforward: one revolver that runs .357 Magnum, .38 Special, and 9mm depending on which cylinder you drop in. The included 9mm cylinder gives you three caliber options without buying three ...
Reality Check – Putting Some Prepper Lore to Rest
There are a few notions that get spread on prepper social media like electronic head lice. They crop up again and again, over and over. They aren’t properly called myths. In some cases, they might qualify as wishful thinking. Either way, they just don’t hold up once you apply a little logic a...
Review: Radian Raptor-LT Ambi Charging Handle
You might be wondering why Springfield Armory chose to equip the latest generation of SAINT Victor AR-15 rifles and pistols with Radian Raptor-LT charging handles. While it won’t help you to shoot tiny groups, it excels is all that necessary procedural stuff that’s done to ready the rifle to ...
Review: Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec .45
I recently had the chance to test the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec pistol in .45 ACP, positioned in the manufacturer’s line as a very reasonably priced basic service pistol — yet one that still features a rugged forged frame and slide. Except for its taller sights, it shares the silhouette of ...
The 9mm Is Still the Greatest Cartridge of All Time
By volume and distribution, the 9mm Luger has been the greatest cartridge success in history The post The 9mm Is Still the Greatest Cartridge of All Time appeared first on Outdoor Life.
Jack O’Connor’s Final Word on How to Choose a Deer Rifle
Our former shooting editor put this great debate to bed years ago The post Jack O’Connor’s Final Word on How to Choose a Deer Rifle appeared first on Outdoor Life.