When folks pick a carry/self-defense load they often get hung up on tiny differences in penetration or expansion. Don’t. Pick several high-quality loads that fall inside an acceptable performance envelope, then find out which one your pistol likes best.

he Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), part of the U.S. Department of Justice, releases its annual crime report every October, detailing the previous year’s data. The 2024 report, published this month, paints a sobering picture. Compiling this data takes time, but the numbers demand attention.

“Knowledge defeats fear.

Preparation defeats failure.

Discipline defeats panic.”

~Michael Lang

Stay Vigilant, Stay Prepared: A Call to Action for Personal Safety

by Jeff Young

Wasp Spray for Self-Defense? Busting a Dangerous Myth

Mastering Mental Imagery: Your Key to Tactical Success

Understanding Defensive Shooting Terminology

The Four Firearms Safety Rules: Their Origins and Why They Matter

Concealed Carry Tips for Everyday Confidence

Why Most Gun Owners Skip Serious Firearms Training

Your Car Is Not a Holster

By Jeff Young

The Case for Ambidextrous Firearms Skills

By Jeff Young

Range Etiquette: How to Be a Pro (and Not That Guy) at the Firing Range

By Jeff Young

Gun Control Myths Debunked: A Firearms Training Perspective

By Jeff Young

Why You Can’t Rely on 911: The Case for Carrying

By Jeff Young

Why Don’t You Carry?

By Jeff Young

“They Ain’t Us”: A Lesson in Humility and Purpose for Firearms Instructors

By Jeff Young

Why Carry a Concealed Weapon? A Case for Personal Responsibility