Daily Archives: Mar 21, 2026

James Thompson

7 Weak Handgun Calibers for Self‑Defense

Any caliber can be lethal with ideal shot placement. The truism is echoed in gun stores, on shooting ranges, and throughout the internet forums. However, as hundreds of thousands of ballistic tests and actual shootings illustrate, there are boundaries to that advice. A bullet that cannot penetrate as deeply...
James Thompson

Glock to Ruger: 9 Weak Points Manufacturers Are Addressing

“Foreseeability is not culpability.” The mantra, repeated ad nauseam across the legal world, lies at the center of an emerging battle between one of America’s largest gun makers and a well-funded activist campaign. Starting in early November 2025, Everytown for Gun Safety began ramping up its legal and public...
James Thompson

8 Handgun Calibers You Shouldn’t Trust for Defense

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...