Category Archives: Guns for Beginners

Don’t Shoot! 3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Save A Stranger

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Robert Farago

I’ve taken a number of home defense courses. At the beginning of each class, I imagine an episode of Family Guy. Brian’s sitting in a row of students. The firearms instructor’s got guns everywhere, at least one rifle, knives aplenty and … Continue reading →

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Next Time Carry A Revolver

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Robert Farago

I don’t know who was right in this contretemps. How could I, given that the video starts long after the original offense. I have even less idea why a guy with a camera would want to GO BACK to a man … Continue reading →

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Do Not Let the Police Search Your House Without A Warrant

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Robert Farago

We’ve already run a video wherein a criminal defense attorney presents an exhaustive and compelling case for not talking to the police before, during or after arrest. We’ll have another post on that later, with some fresh evidence on why … Continue reading →

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Trigger Comparo: Ruger SR9c, Springfield XD(m), Glock 30

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Robert Farago

So I was schmoozing with Wayne down at the American Firearms School this evening. When I opined that the Ruger SR9c’s trigger felt totally different from the go-pedal on Ye Olde full-size Ruger 9mm, he fished-out the rental SR9 from AFS’s … Continue reading →

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Two Ways to Interpret a Self-Defense Shooting

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Robert Farago

Before we do the armchair analysis, here are the facts, as presented by the pro-gun-rights folks at examiner.com: Police say that a 28 year old man was loading groceries into his car, in the parking lot of an East Stroudsburg, … Continue reading →

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Three Reasons Why It’s OK to Want to Carry a Concealed Gun

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Robert Farago

My application for a concealed carry license is almost complete. The big Kahuna: a one-page letter explaining why I want to carry a concealed firearm. As Rhode Island is a “shall issue” state, and the Second Amendment to the Constitution … Continue reading →

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Gunsite Launches Single Action Defensive Pistol Class

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Robert Farago

Yesterday, TTAG had a to and fro about the wisdom of using a single action weapon for for self-defense. Today, americanrifleman.org reveals that gun guru Jeff Cooper’s inheritors at Gunsite training have created a new course called Single Action Defensive … Continue reading →

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Irresponsible Gun Owner of the Day: Kenny Wayne Miller

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Robert Farago

Notice how Kenny Wayne Miller raises and lowers his gun like a fishing rod. “Fishing” isn’t just inefficient. It’s a clear violation of the safety rule “Never point the muzzle of the gun at anything you don’t want to destroy.” … Continue reading →

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1911: A-OK for Combat

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Patrick Carrube

[Responding to the post 1911 Unsuitable for Self-Defense?] In my weekly matches, I often RO individual stages when needed. I have seen a few AD’s, but I would like to point out that they aren’t exclusive to 1911’s. They occur … Continue reading →

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1911: Unsuitable for Self-Defense?

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Robert Farago

Regular readers know I train under David Kenik. The rabbi is a self-effacing gun guy who’s quick to point out that his advice is his advice. He’s happy to explain why he holds his beliefs, listen to counter-arguments and let you … Continue reading →

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