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SBR Shortcomings? Since the dawn of modern firearms, larger-platformed guns have been downsizing. The SBR is no different. The most significant aspect of what makes the SBR smaller is the shortening of its barrel. Obviously thats where the name comes from after all. And this is the one major shortcoming that prospective buyers may be concerned with. So exactly what is the cost of that shortened barrel? The V Factor Well, the cost of the shorter barrel is primarilyvelocity....

What its made of and what the ammunition looks like inside? Well, I certainly have, and recently I was granted that exact opportunity. Legacy Safety and Security graciously allowed me to test their soft body armor. I received their Dual Threat, NIJ compliant panels which protect against gun and knife threats. Each 1012 panel weighs a mere 1.25 lbs. and has an MSRP of $64.99. I have utilized different types of armor in the past but nothing this light....

July 11th, 2019 3minute read Recently, I went through the process of selecting my first gun. Unlike a lot of people that probably readTheArmoryLife.com, I wouldnt really consider myself a gun person. Im not a total stranger to guns, but I have never really considered owning one of my own. To put my purchase decision in perspective, let me tell you a little about myself. I am a 22 year old woman and I have been married about a year....

And rifle development and purchases / ownershiprocketedfrom there. Many rifles were engineered withv-e-r-ylong barrels. However, these long long-guns were very cumbersome to manipulate and shoot. A demand eventually developed for smaller rifles that were easier to handle. The primary design focus of the Short-Barreled Rifle was to create the most compact, light and maneuverableshoulder-firedfirearmpossible. So thats what was done. To summarize, we have covered: Notice I say restricted, as that is a very important qualifier....

Having a gun in your possession is the first and very important step for surviving violent confrontation. Some are very good instructors with worthy input, but many are not. Our advice is to gain an understanding of sound home defense principles prior to seeking out expensive instruction. Well lay out some key home invasion survival concepts to help you on your journey. Any good plan starts with a clearly defined goal or mission....

July 3rd, 2019 4minute read Managing an armed encounter successfully takes more than shooting skills. Put yourself in a better defensive position with these essential verbal skills. Verbal Strategy Verbal skills tend to come in handy during an armed encounter. Saying the right thing at the right timeand with the right deliverycan prompt a would-be assailant to back down. or I have a gun! If you come through the door, you will be shot!...

Every few years, another school shooting brings the subject back to the forefront of the news. Rarely do you actually hear from a teacher. In my experience the level of safety was vastly different from private to public sector. The private school that I worked at had an exceptional lock down procedure. A specific loud siren would go off, and teachers would lock down the room. They were required to reach any part of the school in less than two minutes....

Read those last two sentences again. You will perform like you practice because of a process called myelination (Google it). We write programs in our brains by doing something repetitively. A skill program is technically not possible to delete once its been built, even if it was incorrect. We want to ensure to write the correct program, and stimulus/response is part of this equation. So how does this relate to defensive handgun deployment?...

For the serious concealed weapon carrier, there is an understanding that weapon retention skills are essential. A majority of lethal-force encounters happen within six feet and develop very quickly. With that in mind, lets explore three retention techniques to cover three basic scenarios. The technique used to counter this is as follows. 1.Keep your gun hand on the weapon and sink your center down. Keep your drawing arm close to your body and press the weapon into the holster....

Let me go on the record stating that I TOTALLY DISAGREE with this old adage. These cons resulted in little practice time with the firearm. I actually enjoy practice sessions with these small pistols. A few days prior to receiving the Springfield XD-S Mod.2 for evaluation, I answered one of these calls. My Springfield Armory SAINT was relegated to the trunk of my transport vehicle as the back-up weapon. Incorporating movement during a draw is an additional skill set that should be practiced and perfected....

Thats where the Spyderco Dragonfly comes in. The Dragonfly, which I am reviewing here, is a credible option as a personal protection tool. Im no stranger to the Spyderco lineage, and I was consequently intrigued by this particular models potential. In this Spyderco Dragonfly review, the author rigorously tests the knife and comes up with an ingenious way to improve its functionality when carried for defensive use. Ive learned that size isnt always an indicator of effectiveness....

The information presented here is his approach and is intended to create conversation on the subject. The laws of your state are likely different than his and no two situations are ever the same. We recommend you speak with an attorney in your jurisdiction for definitive advice on carrying a firearm. Being stopped for, say, a traffic violation and you have a CCW? It can be a tricky situation, but one you want to handle correctly....

For as long as I can remember, Ive always had an interest in law enforcement. In my early 20s, I began to seriously consider becoming a police officer. My dad, an electrical foreman at the nearby power plant, did his best to dissuade me. I remember him saying, Why would you want to deal with the scum of the earth every day? Its a fair question. Command presence is hard to define but easy to recognize, especially to a criminal....