stopping power
Determining How Many Rounds to Carry Concealed Everyday
Carrying around a gun is already a little uncomfortable. Carrying around extra magazines is even more complicated… but how important is it to have extra ammunition. How many rounds do you need to stop a threat?
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Episode 497 – Gunshot Wound Considerations
Today, Matthew Maruster and Brian McLaughlin the man behind Mountain Man Medical discuss gunshot wounds. We will talk about the difference between high velocity and low-velocity gunshot wounds. As well as treatment considerations and just some overall trauma considerations when it comes to gunshot wounds.
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Episode 368: Is .380 Becoming Obsolete?
Today, Riley and Matthew discuss the question: is the .380 ACP becoming obsolete? In this day and age of micro-compact 9mm’s is there any good justification for a .380? We’ll also talk about handgun size, fit to hand, and other helpful topics for concealed carriers. Good questions prompting solid discussion today!
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Episode 186: Gary Ramey of Honor Defense Talks About the Honor Guard Drop Safety
Today Riley and Jacob have Gary Ramey on the program from Honor Defense which has been under fire in recent days due to videos emerging suggesting the Honor Guard 9mm pistols may not be as drop safe as gun owners would like. We also discuss about a couple of fantastic articles written by an experienced trauma surgeon who explains the myths and misconceptions about “stopping power.”
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Episode 66: Is .22LR Good for Self-Defense?
Much time is spent debating the merits of 9mm vs. .45ACP and other calibers, but what about the good ol’ .22 Long Rifle? Is there any reason why someone would use it as a self-defense load? Or is it ridiculous to even consider such a thought?! Listen in to hear what Riley and Jacob have to say….
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16 Things That Will Stop a Bullet and 28 Things That Won’t [UPDATED]
You might be surprised by the list of things here that won’t stop a bullet. When you are seeking cover from fire you should know what types of objects you should get behind.
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