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The Budget Revolution: Are Quality Handguns Becoming More Affordable?
Explore how manufacturers are expanding viable self-defense options for budget-conscious consumers in 2025. Review of affordable handguns under $500 including PSA Dagger, Canik TP9, and more reliable budget firearms.
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GOA Lawsuit Aims to Strike Down 1927 Law Banning Handgun Shipments via USPS
Gun Owners of America sues to overturn the USPS handgun mailing ban under 18 U.S.C. § 1715. Learn why mailing a lawful handgun shouldn’t be a felony and how this case could restore your Second Amendment rights.
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S10E4: Your First Gun and Why I Now Carry an HK
Today, Riley Bowman and Brian ‘Doc” McLaughlin discuss tips and recommendations for selecting your first gun…or selecting the best gun for you even if it’s not your first purchase. We’ll discuss all of the various factors that you should consider and hopefully help you avoid some of the mistakes we’ve made.
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Is 10 Enough? How Many Rounds for Daily Concealed Carry?
Every concealed carrier faces a critical question: how many rounds should be on hand for daily defense? While statistics suggest an average, real-world situations are unpredictable. This article navigates the…
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Taurus Releases New TS9 Full-Size 9mm Handgun
In its press release for the new TS9 handgun, Taurus says the newest 9mm offering is set to “revolutionize the industry”. Let’s look and see if the firearm’s features live…
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Do You Have These 12 Essential Items in Your Range Bag?
A day at the shooting range is just that. A full day. At least it is for people who are serious about training with their weapons or for people who just love guns so much that they want to get their full amount of time that they can with them. The most bang for their buck if you’ll excuse the pun.
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S7E16: Iron Sights or Red Dots? with Tim Herron Part 2
Riley Bowman brings on Tim Herron to discuss a topic that has been popular as of late…red dots or iron sights on handguns. Tim is a USPSA Grand Master and is a national-level top competitor in Single Stack Division. He KNOWS irons sights really well. He also trains hundreds of shooters each year through his training at TimHerronShooting.com. Riley is a bit more comfortable with red dots, but spent the last 6 weeks shooting iron sights getting ready for Production Division Nationals and will bring his perspective as well.
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S7E16: Iron Sights or Red Dots? with Tim Herron Part 1
Riley Bowman brings on Tim Herron to discuss a topic that has been popular as of late…red dots or iron sights on handguns. Tim is a USPSA Grand Master and is a national-level top competitor in Single Stack Division. He KNOWS irons sights really well. He also trains hundreds of shooters each year through his training at TimHerronShooting.com. Riley is a bit more comfortable with red dots, but spent the last 6 weeks shooting iron sights getting ready for Production Division Nationals and will bring his perspective as well.
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The New Sig P322 – A Reliable .22LR Sig Sauer Pistol?
Sig Sauer just released a new handgun called the P322 chambered in .22LR. I don’t have one, but from what I’ve heard, it will be a favorite for anyone looking…
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Recall of Select FN 502 .22LR Pistols With Manual Safety Issue
FN America, LLC, the U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A issued a recall for a series of their FN 502 pistol chambered in .22 LR. If you own one, please…
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Top 3 California Compliant Concealed Carry Handguns
Californians who want an everyday carry (EDC) handgun have fewer options than most other Americans. So let’s navigate the California Roster of Certified Handguns and find the best 3 choices…
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Techniques for Using a Tactical Pen for Defense
We promote a self-defense strategy that begins with a proper mindset of awareness and avoidance. Unfortunately, avoidance isn’t always possible, and when de-escalation is ineffective or impractical, we can make…
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Disarm Techniques for Long-Guns
We promote a self-defense strategy that begins with a proper mindset of awareness and avoidance. Unfortunately, avoidance isn’t always possible, and when de-escalation is ineffective or impractical, we can make…
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Handgun Retention Strategies for the Everyday Carrier
We promote a self-defense strategy that begins with a proper mindset of awareness and avoidance. Unfortunately, avoidance isn’t always possible, and when de-escalation is ineffective or impractical, we can make…
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Ohio Closer Than Ever to Constitutional Carry
In August of this year, we reported That Republican Senator Terry Johnson from Ohio’s 14th District, along with co-sponsors Senators Hoagland, Rulli, Huffman, S., Schaffer, Blessing, McColley, Romanchuk, and Lang,…
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