How do you win a home invasion gunfight? Simple… All you have to do is put at least one man-stopping bullet in the

Be honest… Is your firearms training realistic for how you’ll really be attacked in the street? Violently… with no warning… and in the

Right now, news is still trickling in about the deadly mass shooting in San Bernardino. The word is the shooters — plural —

=== From The Editor=== One of the most common questions we get from people looking to buy their first gun (or add to

For 900 years, the Samurai were the undefeatable warrior class. One of the things that separated the Samurai from the other dorks out

=== From The Editor=== Plenty of movies and entertainment today even make fun of the “old guy with the revolver,” a notable example

I know there’s a bunch of controversy right now about our ability to keep our warm, live fingers on our weapons before they’re

From stalkers, rapists, home-invaders, and even scorned ex-husbands and boyfriends, women are prime targets for violent crime. Maybe that’s why women are the fastest growing

Who says that prepping for combat isn’t fun? One of my favorite pastimes (and bonding excursions with my son) is our trip to

You’ve got the best man-stopper loaded in your gun – NOW WHAT? Too often, gun owners think that just because they have the

  Ready to shoot some ammo? After Part 1 in our “Tactical Ammo” series, you have at least one good candidate for a

No one likes to see kids die… Yet to hear the media and politicians once again manipulate public perception on gun control following

What’s the best round to load into your personal defense handgun? Well, more often than not, the ammo someone chooses is based more on

When you’re shopping for a home defense weapon to protect yourself and those you love at home or in public, you may be

Recently I was asked about the biggest mistake I see when it comes to DEFENDING YOURSELF following a disaster or a collapse. One of

This isn’t meant to start an argument… But with as much reliance as many have with using firearms for protection during a disaster

First, let me start out by saying that I believe in absolute FREEDOM. I don’t care what religion you follow… what color you

It was around 3 a.m. on a Tuesday morning when a man (who goes by his “hip-hop” name, “PhatBoy414”) was headed off to

Most people will find it pretty shocking that the FBI statistics from their Uniform Crime Report reveals that most shootings – about 80%

Home invasions are unlike any other crime. While burglars are looking for quick access to your valuables while you are away, home invaders

Dennis Fleming (61) returned home to find his New Hampshire house had been burglarized. While surveying the damage, he looked out his window

In 1992, when police officers  who beat Rodney King were cleared of wrong-doing, the Los Angeles area erupted in violence. As chaos consumed

What causes mass shootings? The media and gun-control nuts will tell you the answer is “guns” themselves. But you and I both know

When the one shot you get could mean the difference between death or survival – whether a deer in your sights for your

I LOVE getting feedback and advice from our podcast listeners and our blog, magazine, and facebook fans and readers. I always learn so

How many times have you stopped at your local gas station and had nothing bad happen to you? It only has to happen

You already know that the criminals walking your streets don’t like to take any chances, right? If you’re going to be attacked, it’s

If you hear someone moving around in your house, you’re not thinking 3 months in the future, are you? In fact, you’re probably

You already know about the importance of cleaning your firearm after you get back from the range, right? The last thing you want

There are a lot of myths and misinformation surrounding the practice of meditation. But did you know that meditation – when practiced the

While you and I may both realize that we live in a dangerous world, far too many of us are actually what I

Did you know that the best tactical training doesn’t happen at the gun range? It’s not even at (most) so-called “tactical training” courses

[From The Editor] Gun range – schmun range! You don’t need to throw on your 5.11 tactical pants and haul your buttocks down

I’m an action movie junkie (especially when I can find something to seek out some new tactical firearms training tips). This week I

It’s true!  Even bullet-munching gun gurus will be shocked at how many mistakes you might be making when you strap on your concealed

Too often, gun owners get so focused on their marksmanship skills to survive a real gun battle that they neglect the other “battlefield”

As an armed “protector”, I’m sure you’ve imagined this scenario several times… An attacker pulls out his gun as you’re gassing up at

When it comes to being prepared to defend yourself and your loved ones with a firearm, you must be trained for any threat

No one ever expects to wake up in the middle of the night to the sound of their bedroom door being kicked in. No

If you’re a “bigger is better” class of gun-owner, then you may be missing out on the big stopping power available in probably

The FBI is big on tracking numbers – especially when it comes to deaths in law enforcement and how it may affect officer

When it comes to old “spaghetti western” movies, my favorite part is always the “standoff” in the street.Two men… face to face… one will

Home invasions don’t happen on impulse. Home invaders plan their attacks carefully, often collecting information over weeks (or even months) before they decide

If you’re like me, you don’t think it’s ANYONE’S business what guns you own. Well, as you already know, the only way to

I just watched a tactical firearm training video that really made me shake my head in disbelief. I can’t believe that so many

I think we can all agree that disaster, in some form or another, is imminent. And with disaster… comes violence! And I’m not

It was Michael Janich & Col. Rex Applegate who coined the phrase… …”Bullseyes don’t shoot back”! But when your adrenaline is pumping and

This post isn’t about the lack of indictment of Officer Darren Wilson following the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO. This isn’t

Stopping an attacker with a firearm is about much more than just buying a big gun and stuffing it full of big bullets.

It’s not seconds that count in a life-or-death gunfight… it’s SPLIT-SECONDS! Your ability to survive a real attack where you’re armed and ambushed

Jim Cirillo was a “modern-day gunfighter” in his time with the NYPD. His “secrets” can help you to better train for real-life gunfights.

Nothing like a little testosterone to get the party started, right? The number of fights (even deaths) that happen as a result of

Discover the power of tactical airsoft training for force-on-force realism! Popping off a few caps at your local gun range may seem like

It’s a double-edged sword… If you’re ever forced to defend yourself with your firearm, a jury is going to take a hard, long look

Look, I’m a firm believer that, when it comes to training with your firearm, the more training (and the more types of training)

Editor’s Note: I just did this dry-fire exercise last night and it was a blast so I thought I’d pass it on to

What’s The Best Weapon For Home Defense Or Personal Carry? Well, let’s face it… opinions are like bungholes and with so many choices

If you ever wondered whether there really was a gun-control conspiracy going on, then this story I saw on The Blaze might change

Most gun owners have experienced ammunition shortages at big box firearms retailers and local gun stores in the past few years. While some

It couldn’t have been said better than the words of a gun shop owner in suburban St. Louis during the Ferguson, MO protests

It was 4:40 am when John Faust, a 78-year old grandfather, stopped to gas up his truck at the local station before heading

An active shooter stalks through you kid’s school.  He’s coming closer.Your child is following the school’s lockdown protocol and a sitting duck for the next

Home invasions are like no other crime. Unlike burglars are just after your “stuff”, home invaders attack while you’re at home and thrive

If you ever wondered whether you should get a tactical shotgun for your home defense arsenal, then you’ve got to see this video.

Want to shoot “full-auto” with your pistol? Try this 3-step drill out yourself and watch your shooting speed and accuracy skyrocket!

Under most circumstances when you have an intruder in your home, your best bet is to simply escape to your safe room and

Owning a gun provides great power for protecting yourself and those you love from society’s predators.  But with power comes great responsibility to

If a gunman put a pistol to your daughter’s head… if a mugger put a snubnosed revolver in your wife’s face… could you

Ok, I know I’m going to get a lot of flack for this. (And my apologies to my neighbor if you actually see

Who would have thought that CLOWNS could offer such great shooting advice?!

From The Editor: You’ve probably heard the saying before, “Train the way you want to fight because you’ll fight the way you trained.”

I have to warn you… What you’re about to see is pretty hard to watch. But it’s a very rare opportunity to see

Why do you own a gun? The obvious answer is to protect yourself and those you love from an attacker who poses a

Nothing says “No you hella won’t bust into MY home, mother f*#&-er!” than a bazooka aimed at a home invader’s forehead. But let’s

If you own a handgun for personal and home defense, then hopefully you’re adding in “point shooting” tactical drills into your training. This

I actually had a blog commenter recently that said he thought “the knockout game” images I posted were “photoshopped” and not real. So I went

I’m sure you’ve heard of the “knockout game”, right? Where some cowardly low-life tries to impress his friends by sucker punching someone (even

Ok, this may ruffle a few butt-feathers out there, but if you’re like most people, here’s how you’re currently training with your handgun…

Heroes are often made of average, upstanding citizens who are able to fend off the predators of our society. We look at them

He’s walking through the front doors… He’s just a few feet away from your family… He’s wearing a t-shirt that talks about the

You know those stick figure decals you see on the back of proud mommy minivans and SUV’s everywhere? Ok, not to sound like

He’s going for a gun. To survive, you don’t have seconds… you have a fraction of a second. Bobble the draw… fail to

Even though George Zimmerman was acquitted of murder, I’m sure he never would have gotten out of his car if he had it

I recently read a letter from a guy who was forced to kill a man trying to attack him with a metal pipe. I

Before the call that changed police Sergeant Timothy Gramins’ life forever, he typically carried 47 rounds of ammo for his .45 Glock while

When it comes to shopping for the best home defense weapon, you might think to look to the magazines… the crusty gun store

A former West Des Moines police officer was left jailed, homeless and broke when he called 9-1-1 after a defensive shooting!

Murder, rape, and torture… …these are common aspects of one of the worst crimes you can experience – the home invasion. A criminal

Gun fights don’t happen at a stand-still. Your uninvited meth-addict house guest is going to be moving – trying to shoot YOU while

I’m warning you… the video you’re about to see is very graphic (I’m even surprised they aired it on the news). But I

Imagine this scenario: You’re sitting at home watching reruns of ‘The Simpsons’ and there’s a knock at your front door. “Who’s there?” you say. Hello,