Proper Firearm Care: Essential Cleaning Supplies and Techniques
First, an apology to my readers, I have been absent due to personal and work reasons. I will try to post…
Magazine vs Clip
What is a magazine? What is a clip? One of my biggest pet peeves is when someone says “how may rounds are…
What Firearm Is Right For You, Part Duex
Recently, we went to “our” gun shop. Mrs. Castle was looking to buy her first handgun that she would use for both…
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Comparing Cartridges
Here are four of the most popular Semi Auto Defsnsive Cartridges today, a comparison of size, and some history on each….
Understanding Energy (force) of a bullet
Force and Muzzle Energy The Science Now, let’s get down to some Science. As I mention in my bio I am an…
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What Caliber Firearm Should I Buy For Home Defense?
Is one better than another? Calibers are like Mac vs PC everyone has an opinion. Some informed some not. Here is what I…
The Cartridge
In order to understand how a firearm works let’s look at ammunition. Modern firearms use a cartridge to fire. The cartridge consists of…
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Defenseless to Home Defense (part 3)
Purchase and Beyond
Gun Shops
So, I picked a handgun I want. Where do I go from here?
Gun shop etiquette
The purchase
Other Supplies
Ownership
Transportation
What should I do first?
Storage
Maintenance
Ammunition
Practice
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Defenseless to Home Defense (part 2)
Defenseless to Home Defense Part 2
Part 2 – Firearm Options
Help!
Your Intended use
Home Defense
Home Defense Options
1. Handgun
2. Shotgun
3. Rifle
Caliber
Handguns for Home Defense
Criteria for choosing a first handgun
Sig Sauer
Glock
Smith & Wesson
Heckler And Koch
Springfield Armory
Khar
Ruger
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Defenseless to Home Defense
Part 1 – Firearms 101 Recently, I was approached by a friend asking some advice about firearms. She knew nothing about…