In the aftermath of recent events, there’s a surge in demand for guns and ammunition that may lead to shortages at least in the short term. Remember preparedness extends beyond armament and make strategic purchase decisions.
Ever wonder if shotgun mounted optics offer similar advantages to pistol and rifle mounted optics? Subjectively, they should for some applications. Objectively, the data I have so far neither supports nor contradicts this.
There is no shortage of bad advice regarding the use of shotguns for home defense. As such, attending an introductory defensive shotgun class, like KR Training’s Defensive Shotgun 1, is a sound and reasonable investment.
The LTT 1301 Tactical shotgun is the current hotness according to defensive shotgun practitioners and instructors. Guess who got their grubby mitts on one? That’s right! This guy did. Let’s take a look at it.
Owning a handgun for personal protection doesn’t mean one is adequately prepared to use it for that purpose. Just like owning a car doesn’t mean one is ready to start driving it. There is some learning and skill development that…
Not all handguns are designed with self defense in mind and some that are aren’t particularly well suited for it. Knowing what qualities to look for in a defensive handgun helps discern the good from not so good.
This post in the Home Defense 101 series explores the aspect of fortification which hardens the home against intrusion. This slows down the intrusion process which may deter an intruder while buying inhabitants time to respond.
Home defense is a complex topic, but one that is important and folks keep asking about. I don’t have all the answers, but this post gets into one of the aspects I consider to be most important. That aspect is…
Folks considering or using a shotgun for home defense might want to pick up a copy of this book. It’s a fountain of knowledge that dispels myth and lays a firm foundation surrounding defensive application of shotguns.
After revisiting my suggestions for a first firearm, I realized I’ve changed some of my positions and recommendations. Most notably what I suggest now for a home defense weapon – something a lot of folks have been asking about recently.
