Ammo Review: Winchester PDX1 Defender 12 Gauge
Travis Pike for TTAG Buck and ball loads have a pretty long history of success in the United States. However, that success was primarily from 1776 to the 1860s. New buck and ball loads haven’t…
Self Defense
Self Protection Begins at the Gun Store Counter
Stephanie Miller of Atlanta, buys guns and ammunition (AP Photo/John Bazemore) By Matt Manda By the millions, law-abiding Americans are buying firearms. Many are doing so for the first time, mainly for self-protection. That’s kept…
COVID-19: An Inside Look at the Past Week of One WI FFL
The shelves and cases at Brew City Shooters Supply are normally full of inventory. (Photo: Adam Campbell) A few weeks ago Brew City Shooters Supply’s shelves were fully stocked with firearms and ammo — just…
Blue Collar Prepping with Erin Palette
Stocking up on essentials before an issue arises doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. (Photo: Jacki Billings/Guns.com) Erin Palette may be the face of Operation Blazing Swords but she also knows a…
Stoeger Introduces New Compact Model STR-9 Pistol
The STR-9 Compact joins the STR-9 lineup. (Photo: Stoeger) Stoeger expands its STR-9 handgun lineup, adding a compact model designed for concealed carry and home defense enthusiasts. The STR-9 Compact, chambered in 9mm, offers a…
5 Practical Tips for Home Defense to Keep You Safe
Dave Young knows a few things about home defense, after all, he wrote a book on it. In his book, How to Defend Your Family and Home, Young interviewed more than 100 people who lived…
Los Angeles Releases Inmates as Sheriff Warns Against Buying Guns
The LA County Sheriff is dropping the number of inmates in his care by a variety of means and doesn’t think the public should be buying guns. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) The Los Angeles County Sheriff…
Top 5 Full-Sized Handguns Suited for Self-Defense
Self-defense is a broad and all-inclusive term that covers both personal protection and home defense. When determining what kind of self-defense pistol to buy, it’s imperative to narrow down exactly what you’re looking for in…