Rock Island 1911 Tactical 45 acp Pistol

Whenever we are talking about 1911 pistols we need to remember that there are literally thousands of variants out there.  Some of the purists only consider the pistol used by the military as the only true 1911.  Others are willing Read More …

Pistol sights for your handgun

There are many types of pistol sights to fit virtually every shooter.  The standard pistol sight is still very popular.  With so many options on the market many gun owners choose to replace them with something they like more. No Read More …

Taurus PT 111 Original Model

Taurus pistols are very popular in the concealed carry market.  Taurus has sold many thousands of the Taurus PT 111 Millennium G2, the 709 Slim and countless others. The Taurus PT111 G2 is a very reliable firearm and is relatively Read More …

Pistol Accuracy Slow fire pistol drills

Pistol accuracy is a very important skill to master for anyone who carries a gun for self-defense. We have a moral and legal obligation for every round we shoot.  An inaccurate shot can injure an innocent person in a self-defense Read More …

Self-defense gun considerations for concealed carry

There is a lot of debate in the gun industry about the best self-defense gun.  It is easy to find articles, reviews and videos on various firearms.  Each of them claim that one is better than the other.  These sources Read More …

Trigger Control and Trigger Finger Placement Drill

Proper trigger control  is the capstone in firing an accurate shot with your handgun.  You can have everything else right, including stance, grip and sight picture. Without proper trigger control your shot will miss its mark. Dry fire training drills Read More …

Extended magazine release on defensive handguns

It is very common today for people to replace the magazine release on their pistols.  An extended magazine release can make it much easier to change the magazine in your firearm.   Competitive shooters can win or lose a match based Read More …

Semi-Automatic Pistol reloading drills

Carrying a firearm and being able to accurately fire a shot is a very important part of self-protection.  However, another aspect of self-protection with a firearm is being able to efficiently reload your gun. Pistol reloading drills should be part Read More …

Why you should be carrying a gun for self-defense

Self-defense is about having the right strategy, knowledge and tools to protect yourself and your family.  While self-defense is not just about carrying a gun, it is a large part of it. If you carry a gun you need to Read More …

Active shooter self-defense and survival techniques

The first step in surviving an active shooter is recognizing that no one is more responsible for your safety then you are.  It is your responsibility to learn the steps you need to take to save your own life in Read More …