When Are You Justified to Use Self Defense?

Which Self-Defense Tool Should You Choose?

Would you be able to handle a gun, or are you more comfortable with something nonlethal like pepper spray? Follow these guidelines to decide what kind of weapon you could use most effectively in a dan

When Self-Defense Use Of A Firearm Doesn't Get Reported

While a handful of people are known publicly to have used a gun in self-defense, here's why there are far more who no one has ever heard of.

When Can You Legally Use a Gun in Self-Defense?

The majority of gun owners say they bought a gun for protection (despite evidence that gun owners are more likely to shoot another member of the household in the home than an armed intruder). And most of the people that...

Why Does She Need a Defense Rifle?

Why does she "need" a defense rifle? Why did she need to ride in the front of the bus? Because the Constitution protects her freedom to do so. That’s all the justification she needs, and all

Choosing A Home Defense Gun: Pistol, Rifle Or Shotgun?

There are a great many out there to choose from, but do you pick a pistol, rifle or a shotgun as a home defense gun? A lot of people swear by one, the other or having all three at home in case of the very, very worst. The truth is that you should have what you're competent with, but each has benefits and drawbacks.

How Often Do People Use Guns In Self-Defense?

Many gun owners say the primary reason they own a firearm is self-defense. But for years, experts have been starkly divided over how often people actually use guns for this purpose.

Determining Reasonableness When Using Deadly Force in Self-Defense

When is it "Reasonable" to shoot in a self-defense situation? Studies show that you don't have much time to determine this when facing an armed criminal.

Should You Keep a Rifle Ready for Neighborhood Defense?

Recent events have witnessed armed citizens not only defending their home, but their neighbors, from active killers. A rifle is the tool for such defense.

6 Reasons Why The AR-15 Is Actually Ideal For Self-Defense

A Helpful Guide to Choosing Your First Gun for Self Defense

These are the myriad factors you must consider when choosing a first gun for concealed carry or for protecting your family inside your home.

Why A 20-Gauge For Home Defense Might Be A Better Than 12

When picking a home defense shotgun, a 20-gauge might be a better choice than a 12-gauge. It might sound strange, but hear us out on this one.

Concealed Carry and Your Relationship: A Couple's Guide to Self Defense

Relationships: the vast majority of us spend at least some time in one, and there are a great many benefits to them. And they can affect, change, reshape, and re-imagine everything—from the ways in which we see ourselves to the position of the toilet seat in our bathrooms. Your concealed carry habits are no

Anti-Gun Article Outlines Why AR-15 Isn't For Defense...And Gets It Wrong

A prime example of what happens when someone who doesn't know anything about guns tries to act like an authority on them.

Seriously? A Dirty Carry Gun?

If you’re going to carry a firearm for self-defense, make sure it's always “combat ready.” If you don’t know how to clean / lubricate your gun, learn. Now.

9 Things You Should Never Do While Carrying Concealed

Armed self-defense can be a lifesaver- except when silly mistakes get in the way of responsibility.

Driving With Guns: How To

Just because you’re hitting the road doesn’t mean your right to self-defense must take a hike.

When is the use of deadly physical force justified?

In most states, you may use a degree of force which you reasonably believe necessary to protect yourself or another person. Some states even have so called “Make My Day” laws, were you are...