Defending the Threshold: Chicago Resident Fires Fatal Shot After Intruder Charges

A 33-year-old South Side resident fatally shot an unidentified home invader who allegedly charged at him inside his residence early Monday morning. Chicago police found the intruder with a gunshot wound to the chest at a home in the 2200-block of East 103rd Street; he was pronounced dead at the s...

By Brandon Curtis •

End a Home Invasion Before It Starts

You hear a bump in the night. Your thoughts are racing and you are groggy. What’s going on? Is it a family member? An intruder? Where is your gun and did you forget to lock the door? Are you prepared to fight? These are the last things we want to be thinking about in this scenario, un...

By Jeremy Tremp •

Silencer Saturday #426: Mid-bore Rifle Silencers

Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . This week we have a pretty mid article. More accurately, a mid-bore article. In the American rifle silencer market...

By Daniel Y •

Secret Service Agent NDs Himself Using His Gun as a Flashlight

A Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden’s detail suffered a negligent discharge at a Philadelphia airport, raising questions about firearms handling and training. The post Secret Service Agent NDs Himself Using His Gun as a Flashlight appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Scott Witner •

America's Oldest Shooting Club: Newport Rifle Club Turns 150

It’s a year of anniversaries in the American shooting world, as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary and gun manufacturers put out commemorative edition rifles to go with that birthday. But in Newport, Rhode Island, local shooters are celebrating a big birthday of their own. The New...

By Zac K •

Emergency Communications – The 3-3-3 Plan

When it comes to emergency communications, it’s a good idea to have a plan for how you’ll be able to reach family. Part of the equation has to take into account the potential necessity for conserving power. For example, you might not have an easy way to charge your cell phone. That being the ...

By Jim Cobb •

SWAT Cop’s Perspective: Proper Room Clearing Tactics

Editor’s Note: This article is strictly the opinion of the author and is for informational purposes only. Avoid potential threats and danger whenever possible. Please seek qualified training. In my article about how to survive a home invasion robbery, I wrote about moving to safe areas of your ...

By Randall Wilson •
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