Personal Defense

Why Americans Are Buying Guns: Virginia Accelerates Release of Killers, Rapists, and Kidnappers

Halifax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Tracy Martin, right, poses with Kevin Wynn at the Halifax County War Memorial. Martin has objected to the geriatric release of Debra Scribner, 66, convicted in 2012 of first-degree murder, conspiracy…



What I’m Carrying Now: A Smith & Wesson 1911 and a Leatherman Super Tool

Courtesy Charlie B. Charlie B. writes… This is my daily setup: Smith & Wesson 1911 SC .45 ACP Remington Golden Saber 230 gr Cobra Gunskin Carroll Shelby hybrid holster Spare 8-round magazine Leatherman Super Tool 300…


What I’m Carrying Now: A SIG P226 Legion in a Spider-Man Holster

Courtesy Jimmy Twotimes Jimmy Twotimes writes . . . I haven’t really altered my daily carry other than adding a mask and gloves. I’m currently carrying a SIG P226 Legion in a Palmetto Leather Works…


San Antonio Woman Shoots, Kills Her Ex With a Shotgun When He Tried to Force His Way Into Her Home

Bigstock Twenty-four-year-old Javier Manuel Plata was apparently one of those exes who couldn’t let go. On Wednesday he tried to force his way into the home of his 33-year-old ex. According to police, Plata had…





What I’m Carrying Now: A SIG P320 Subcompact in a Crossbreed Holster

Courtesy Thomas D. Thomas D. writes . . . My daily carry now is a SIG P320 Subcompact carried in a Crossbreed holster with 12+1 rounds of SIG 147 grain JHP V-Crown ammunition. The flat…


Kentucky Homeowner Fires Warning Shots, Chases Down Burglar and Holds Him for Police

Courtesy Boone County Sheriff’s Department By José Niño Disregarding the mainstream media is generally a healthy thing to do when discussing gun policy. To journalists and the commentariat, the idea of having a firearm is…