Personal Defense Weapons (PDW): A Solution in Search of a Problem?

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Modern armies have faced a small dilemma: what should they use to arm personnel who are not fighting on the front line?  A full-size rifle is too big to let them do...

The Massad Ayoob Chronicles, Part V

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If you're just now joining the party, we strongly recommend that you go back and start at the beginning with Parts...

The Massad Ayoob Chronicles, Part IV

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Okay campers, it’s time for the ‘red meat’ portion of the interview. Fasten your seat belts...it’s gonna be a bumpy flight, as we tackle Gabe Suarez, flying with guns, and self-defense products versus the...

The Massad Ayoob Chronicles, Part III

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Massad Ayoob is The Man, in more ways that one. On the job with Law Enforcement since 1972, he's the go-to guy for the straight skinny on personal defense. This is the third in...

Sam vs. Joe Matafome’s Smith & Wesson Bone Collector

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8SSuFHiDmA Sam's firing a Model S&W500 Bone Collector loaded with a 700-grain bullet at the American Firearms School, courtesy of TTAG commentator Joe Matafome. More large caliber hand cannon goodness to follow . . .

Discovery Channel “Kidnap and Rescue” Tomorrow, 9pm

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cimi_pk4SIQ

Ares Armor: Backback Carry?

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0FMspTizyU

The Massad Ayoob Chronicles, Part II

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If you missed yesterday's Chronicles, do yourself a favor, and start there. If you've already read it, you're in for a...

Self-Defense Training vs. Competitive Shooting

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Does competitive shooting teach gun owners inappropriate self-defense gunfighting skills and instill dangerous habits? Entering the fray: Jeff Gurwitch . The Army Special Forces vet is a kick-ass competitor at USPA matches. You can't...

Armed Encounter: WWTRD (What Would The Rabbi Do)?

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This did not happen to me or anyone I know. The account is re-posted from reddit.com: On Monday, January 24th 2011, I was on my way to work at approximately 7:30am. I was on a...

Mossberg Chainsaw. Huh?

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJlmSHuBBdo

Massad Ayoob to Live Chat with TTAG’s Armed Intelligentsia (That’s You)

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Lucky me. I got to talk with Massad Ayoob for over an hour yesterday. And lemme tell you, it was every bit as interesting, cool, fascinating, informative, instructive and riveting as I'd expected. And...