self-defense

10mm: A larger and faster round, with similar bullet weight (sometimes heavier if 200gr+ ammo) compared to .40. In average ccw sized guns (say 4" barrel or less), the ballistics can be strikingly similar compared to .40, but generally more penetration and expansion. Also, more RECOIL, and...

At first I was thinking I had bought a range toy and nothing else but this Shockwave has been growing on me. Positive #1: This little gun with the birdshead grip is pretty fun to shoot, and I have been having a fun time learning how to shoot it. I just learned I needed to be patient and...

I am looking for the best ammo for a AR-15 Carbine w/ a 16" 1:7 twist barrel and full auto bolt carrier group. General range 50-100 yd. 150 max. I am curious as to the proper grain and projectile type that would be best used with the barrel twist.

Hey everyone. Real quick, I just wanted your opinions on this .380 95 Grain Flat Nose FMJ round for conceal carry/self defense. 6+1 in a stock mag, 8+1 with +2 mag extension. Around 900 FPS average. Flat Nose kind of acts similar to a wadcutter in that it cuts tissue better than a round nose due...

Hello all, Looking for advice regarding loading 9mm ammo for self defense. So far my planned setup is as follows: Hand-sorted matching head stamp SIG once fired nickel 9mm brass, FL sized with a Mighty Armory TNT MATCH die, wet tumbled and inspected again CCI SPP Accurate #7 Powder (which I’ve...

Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fighting Chance group has upcoming classes posted and registration is open for the coming season. You can visit their website: Fightingchancetraining.com They can also be found on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fightingchancetactical/ Using the "Mindset...

http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/cdc-study-use-firearms-self-defense-important-crime-deterrent This appears to be from a legitimate news site, but all I can say is that the CDC apparently wasn't able to find anti-gun researchers for Obama's much-heralded study. Stuff we've known for a long...