


Holster Retention
Which Holster Retention Level is Best for You? by Drew Beatty To safely carry a pistol, whether open or concealed, you need a proper holster. There are numerous holster manufacturers selling nearly limitless styles and designs. One important key to having a proper...
4 Hard Truths
4 Hard Truths of Defensive Shooting by Keith Coniglio “Defensive gun use.” It’s a pretty dry, almost clinical phrase, but with heavy connotations. While there are many reasons to own a gun, those of us who carry them do so as insurance against...
Ability, Opportunity, Jeopardy
The Lethal Force Triad: Ability, Opportunity and Jeopardy by Drew Beatty Use of deadly force is determined to be justifiable or not in the eyes of the courts and/or a jury. Of the many factors that come into play regarding use of force, the determination whether the...
Negligent Discharges
How to Avoid Negligent Discharges by Drew Beatty I’ve often heard it said in the firearms community that there are no accidental discharges, there are only negligent discharges. I tend to agree with this assessment. Negligence is legally defined as: Conduct that...