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Why Firearm and Self Defense Training are Worth Your Time and Money

I’ve written a number of posts on training, including classes that use force-on-force, which elaborated on some of the most effective forms of self-defense training available to civilians today. In response, there always seems to…

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Guns for Beginners: How to Find Quality Self-Defense Firearm Training

(AP Photo/ Rick Bowmer) Carrying a gun lawfully for self-defense can make the difference between life and death in a critical situation. Yet at the same time it comes along with risks to the carrier…


How to Build a Catapult to Launch Targets for Shotgun Practice

It’s been a few years that I wanted to build a catapult to launch targets into the air to shoot with my shotgun. Thanks to COVID, I finally got around to it. It has provided…



Eight Affordable Shotguns for Home Defense

Shotguns have been getting a lot of love recently. That’s because they are excellent for home defense, and we’re spending a lot of time at home these days. Whether you decide to buy new or…


The Ultimate DIY Shotgun Course Fun Fest

I’m always looking for exciting new ways to have some fun with my guns, and I think I’ve come up with what is quite possibly the ultimate DIY shotgun course. I want to share it with…