Joseph Terry

Learn how to establish command presence for self-defense in survival situations and post-disaster scenarios.

Is high-velocity ammunition, or +P, a good choice for most handgunners?

Mas Ayoob’s latest work, Deadly Force, hits the ten ring on personal protection and the aftermath of a defensive gun use. Like his perennial classic, In the Gravest Extreme, it’s simply required reading for anyone who carries concealed.

When it comes to training with a handgun, sometimes less is more.

For the best handgun tactics in a gunfight, use cover – just don’t hug it too close.

Using deadly force to defend yourself is not a desirable event. But its necessity makes it a good one, which is why you should carry concealed.

In Part 1 on this topic, I suggested that keeping a good eye on your environment and getting your hand on the gun early — what I call the “Good Ready” — was preferable for armed citizens over trying to depend on a fast draw in a life-threatening situation. That raised a few hackles.

Here’s a way you may be able to avoid having to use your handgun in self-defense, thanks to a simple trick that costs less than $30.