Self Defense

Armed attempted robbery thwarted by brave kid with BB gun.

Armed California homeowner foils robbery.

Iowa congressman helps fight off home invasion.

Nevada man charged, acquitted for borrowing concealed weapon on ‘necessity’ defense; judge dismisses third charge, possession of nunchaku.

Homeowner who shot suspected burglar gets 5 years in prison (video).

Self-defense or murder? Oklahoma pharmacist case sparks debate (video).

Household Protectors

The selection of a handgun for home defense is a serious one, requiring one that offers both acceptable power as well as manageable recoil. Accessories such as lasers can also…

Potent Hideout Pokers

Hideout knives are analogous to pocket pistols, like this Seecamp pocket pistol formerly carried by the late Col. Rex Applegate. If you’ve been around the self-defense world for any length…

Beauty queen defends home, kills felon with pink .38.

Image: Kathleen Flynn for Times Meghan Brown had fired her pink .38-caliber handgun only inside a shooting range. Even there, she said, she wasn't very good. The 2009 Miss Tierra…

Castle doctrine “popular” defense in South Carolina.

A man is strangled to death in a Colleton County home. Another is gunned down outside a West Columbia house. A third is grazed by a bullet as five rounds…

Ground Engagements

Here an attacker is choking a victim from a mounted position. The pressure is on for the defender to make his next move. The increasing popularity of the MMA (mixed…

70-year-old New Mexico homeowner kills would-be burglar (video).

Homeowner kills would-be burglar : krqe.com A 70-year-old man called 911 last night and told police someone was breaking into his house. He had a gun, and a short time…

Man who killed 3 defending his home is gunned down in Mexico.

A man who became a local hero after killing three armed men while defending his Ascension, Mexico, residence during an attempted home invasion last month was killed Tuesday -- and…

LIFESAVING CARRY AMMO

A 2x2x2 pouch, like this unit from Galco Gunleather, is essential revolver support gear. Along with a quality handgun and holster, I have long considered enough spare ammunition for at…

HOUSE CLEARING TEAM TACTICS

Doorways present their own unique challenges—and ones that really drive home the importance of a partner backing you up. Expert tactics instructors will tell you clearing a house is a…

GUN-FLASH REPERCUSSIONS

Author respectfully suggests that most of the time, the handgun should be concealed until it needs to be drawn. Here author clears Massad Ayoob Signature Model Ed Brown .45 from…

Four stories from quick-thinking armed citizens who refused to become victims!

PARKING LOT SHOWDOWN I’m a professional sports photographer specializing in coverage of college basketball, and from late November to early March, there’s not a weekend where I’m not on a…

Guns & Weapons for Law Enforcement

Smith & Wesson The Governor

Smith & Wesson Corp., the legendary 159-year old company in the global business of safety, security, protection and sport, announced today the introduction of the Governor™ - a new firearm…

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