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Combat Handguns January/February 2019

9 Cases That Prove Why We Need AR-15-Style Carbines and Pistols

Personal Defense World No. 214

Can a Fogging System Help Your Home Defense Setup?

4 Defensive Shotgun Myths and Fables That Refuse to Die

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Examining the Mossberg 590M Shockwave for Home Defense Purposes

Gun Primer 2018

A Beginner’s Guide to Home-Defense Weapons and Protecting Your Castle

Colorado Springs Homeowner Kills Intruder, Claims Self-Defense

South Carolina Homeowner Shoots at Burglar

South Carolina Homeowner Shoots at and Scares off Burglar

A South Carolina homeowner discovered a man in his home; he obtained a gun and fired three shots, but luckily for the intruder, he missed.

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Choosing Between Buckshot and Slugs for Defensive Shotgun Loads

While a shotgun could possibly be the best defensive gun available, shooters must choose the right defensive shotgun load for it to be effective.

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Combat Handguns July/August 2018

Press Check: Why Knowing Your Gun’s Condition and Your Own Is Critical

Knowing your gun's condition at all times is crucial to self-defense, which is why Pat McNamara recommends always performing a press check on both your gun and yourself.

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Suspect Ignores Home’s ‘Smith & Wesson Spoken Here’ Sign, Gets Shot

Deputies in Iron Town arrested a naked suspect shot by an elderly Utah couple after he ignored a 'Smith & Wesson Spoken Here' sign and tried to break into their...

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Domestic Violence Victim In Ohio Shoots, Wounds Attacker

After her estranged boyfriend broke in and refused to leave her home, a domestic violence victim in Mansfield, Ohio, pulled a handgun and fired a single round.

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Does Your Home Defense Shotgun Need a Choke?

When it comes to a home defense shotgun, there is a healthy balance of not enough spread versus too much — so is a choke necessary?

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Washington Home Intruder Yells ‘I’m So High!’ After Getting Shot

A 16-year-old home intruder cried out that he was 'so high' after he got shot by an armed female homeowner last Saturday morning.

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3 Intense Examples of Why Home Invasions Are Not Like the Movies

You can mentally prepare for home invasions in a variety of ways, but the reality of the situation is likely far different than what you have in your head.

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Self Defense Laws: Shoot or Don’t Shoot and When Can I Defend Myself?

There are a lot of misnomers when it comes to civilian use of force, and knowing your state's self defense laws is an important part of gun ownership.

Personal & Home Defense #204

What You Need to Create a Home Defense Plan That Actually Works

You need invest in these critical things if you plan on creating a solid home defense plan that actually works for you and your family.

Personal & Home Defense

This Is What You Should Do When Your Home Alarm System Goes Off

While an alarm system provides early warning of an intruder, you still need to have a solid reaction plan in place in order to protect your home and family.

3 Home Defense Gun Upgrades You Should Consider

You'll need every tactical advantage available if you're going to come out on top in a home invasion scenario. Here are 3 home defense gun upgrades to check out.

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Armed Grocery Store Employees Send Robbers Fleeing With Shots

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9 Cases That Prove Why We Need AR-15-Style Carbines and Pistols

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9 Cases That Prove Why We Need AR-15-Style Carbines and Pistols

Can a Fogging System Help Your Home Defense Setup?

4 Defensive Shotgun Myths and Fables That Refuse to Die

Examining the Mossberg 590M Shockwave for Home Defense Purposes

A Beginner’s Guide to Home-Defense Weapons and Protecting Your Castle

Colorado Springs Homeowner Kills Intruder, Claims Self-Defense

South Carolina Homeowner Shoots at and Scares off Burglar

Choosing Between Buckshot and Slugs for Defensive Shotgun Loads

Press Check: Why Knowing Your Gun’s Condition and Your Own Is Critical

Suspect Ignores Home’s ‘Smith & Wesson Spoken Here’ Sign, Gets Shot

Domestic Violence Victim In Ohio Shoots, Wounds Attacker

Does Your Home Defense Shotgun Need a Choke?

Washington Home Intruder Yells ‘I’m So High!’ After Getting Shot

3 Intense Examples of Why Home Invasions Are Not Like the Movies

Self Defense Laws: Shoot or Don’t Shoot and When Can I Defend Myself?

What You Need to Create a Home Defense Plan That Actually Works

This Is What You Should Do When Your Home Alarm System Goes Off

3 Home Defense Gun Upgrades You Should Consider

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9 Cases That Prove Why We Need AR-15-Style Carbines and Pistols

Can a Fogging System Help Your Home Defense Setup?

4 Defensive Shotgun Myths and Fables That Refuse to Die

Examining the Mossberg 590M Shockwave for Home Defense Purposes

A Beginner’s Guide to Home-Defense Weapons and Protecting Your Castle

Colorado Springs Homeowner Kills Intruder, Claims Self-Defense

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South Carolina Homeowner Shoots at and Scares off Burglar

Choosing Between Buckshot and Slugs for Defensive Shotgun Loads

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Domestic Violence Victim In Ohio Shoots, Wounds Attacker

Does Your Home Defense Shotgun Need a Choke?

Washington Home Intruder Yells ‘I’m So High!’ After Getting Shot

3 Intense Examples of Why Home Invasions Are Not Like the Movies

Self Defense Laws: Shoot or Don’t Shoot and When Can I Defend Myself?

What You Need to Create a Home Defense Plan That Actually Works

This Is What You Should Do When Your Home Alarm System Goes Off

3 Home Defense Gun Upgrades You Should Consider