Daily Archives: Jul 4, 2026

What if the round you count on to save your life fails? In the world of high‑stakes self‑defense, caliber selection can be the difference between thwarting danger and putting yourself in danger of being hit. Though better than nothing, not every handgun cartridge provides the penetration, dependability, and shootability...

How can a gun be promising in the catalog but simply fail on the range? For most shooters, the difference between promise and performance is vast and expensive. Even well-regarded manufacturers have their clunkers from time to time that fall short on ergonomics, reliability, or accuracy. Disappointment among guns is...

"Caliber is irrelevant if you get your shot in the correct location." It's a mantra mindlessly repeated at gun stores and online. But in actual lifesaving interactions, the cartridge can decide success almost as much as firearms skill. Contemporary ballistics research, decades-long law enforcement careers, and street-tested defensive interactions...