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CCW Safe Self-Defense Scenario Podcast with Julie Golob
The video is a podcast with Julie Golob, a CCW Safe Ambassador, and three women who recently completed two days of...
Markus Kaarma’s Botched Home Defense
By: Shawn Vincent Markus Kaarma, a homeowner in Missoula, Montana, shot an intruder in his garage on April 27, 2014....
UPDATE: Akira Fletcher’s Not-Guilty Verdict
By: Shawn Vincent We’ve previously explored the Akira Fletcher case as an example of the perils of a...
Best Five Concealed Carry Guns of 2025
By: Joel T. Nadler Every year numerous sources list the top five carry guns of that year. These lists may be based on...
.45 Pistols for 2025: What to Look for in a .45 ACP Gun
By: Mitch Eckler The .45 ACP remains a powerhouse in the handgun world, offering proven power, smooth recoil and a...
The Melinda Herman Home Defense
BY: SHAWN VINCENT Melinda Herman was working from home and watching her 9-year-old twins on the Friday following New...