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Your antagonist attempts to run you over with a car or truck. Are vehicle assaults considered deadly force? Do they warrant your recourse to a defensive firearm?

Defense Against Vehicle Assaults

In September of 2020, in what we’ll use as Case One, prosecutors announced that they would not bring charges against a man who had shot and kille...

There’s constant debate in the self-defense community as to what is the best system or style to learn as the ultimate form of personal protection. Sometimes, popular martial arts take the forefront. Other times it’s firearm use or “the ultimate...

Debates on gun forums can become contentious. If you doubt that, just go on one and post either “shooting competition will get you killed in da streetz” or “shooting matches will save your life in a gunfight.” In either case, have an asbestos suit handy, ‘cause the discussion is gonna get hot. And, as in most such heated debates, the truth is somewhere in the...

Charter Arms is a persistent brand that has made defensive revolvers for over sixty years. The company is best known for its .38 Special Undercover and .44 Special Bulldog revolvers. But its lineup ranges from .22 Long Rifle all the way up to .45 Colt. .32 caliber revolver cartridges occupy a sweet spot between power, capacity, and shootability. So, Charter Arms also ...

There’s a reason dogs have been tied to human protection for thousands of years. Long before alarms, cameras, concealed carry, or even locks, there was a set of ears in the dark and a presence that made people think twice. A good protection dog isn’t about aggression. It’s more about awareness and deterring threats. Of course, it is also about the ability to neutraliz...