Editor’s Note: This article is intended for discussion purposes only. Please acquire adequate training in self-defense from a qualified instructor. Several years back, my daughter had a recital at her college. I was off duty, out of my jurisdiction and, under Florida law, could not carry my Springfield Armory XD on school grounds. As soon as I approached the venue, ...
Bullet weight for self defense is one of those topics that gets thrown around a lot in gun shops and online forums. And honestly? It matters. But probably not in the way most people think. Here’s the reality. When considering carrying a 9mm with 115-grain hollow points or 147-grain rounds, the difference on paper looks significant. Lighter bullets go faster. Heavier ...
I’ve heard many new shooters ask “Is +P ammunition safe?” Yes, +P ammunition is safe to use in modern firearms. The “+P” designation means the round is loaded to higher pressure than standard pressure ammunition — typically 10% more pressure for most pistol calibers. Modern materials used in fireams mean that the gun’s barrel, slide, and frame are sufficiently strong ...
In this review, Randall Chaney evaluates the new Code Blue Public Service boots from Rocky Boots. For training, duty and even working out, these boots proved to be comfortable and durable. The boots were provided for this review by the company. After some quick math, I figured that I had walked, run or climbed a minimum of 12,000 miles while on duty ...
While the United States Navy continues to operate more aircraft carriers than any other country in the world, the list of other nations that operate or have operated flattop warships is extensive. The UK, China, France, Japan, India, the Soviet Union/Russia, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Thailand, Canada, and Australia are among the current or former countries to have or have had ...
I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to cover the Hillsdale College Collegiate Action Pistol team grow as a competitive shooting team. More importantly, over the last two years, I have been privileged to watch the John A. Halter Shooting Center grow as a premier facility for even longer than that. The Hillsdale Chargers pistol team women shooters have ...
Two armed suspects are in serious condition after a legally armed individual defended himself during an attempted carjacking in Seattle’s Belltown area. Authorities say the incident remains under investigation as the Robbery Unit continues to pursue leads on the other suspects who fled the scene. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE SEATTLE, WA (3-minute read) — An early morning attempted carjacking in ...
I will never forget the first time I heard the phrase “Proficiency in performance, and performance on demand.” I originally heard this several years ago in a high-level federal instructor course, and I have to leave the specific instructor’s name out of the article due to their current position within their respective entity. Training drills that push your shooting skills ...