What a complicated question. There is no wrong answer. Each has significant advantages and disadvantages versus the other. I am a decidedly rifle guy. I always was in my youth. However, I spent a few years as a dedicated shotgun guy and I was convinced it was my go-to defensive option for that duration. I... Continue Reading →
Home Defense: Strengthen and Deter
I think we would all agree that waking up in the middle of the night with a home intruder standing over us is not the optimal outcome. Much better would be waking up well in advance to the sound of the break-in and being prepared to defend hearth and home. Better yet, harden the home... Continue Reading →
The Dryden Massacre: A Boy’s Introduction to Mindset
I was nine years old. My father would pick me up one afternoon a week from school and take me for allergy shots at the doctor's office. I then spent the rest of my day at my father’s place of work. It was awesome! An afternoon with dad. He worked for the New York State... Continue Reading →
Home Defense: Limitations of the Safe Room Strategy
There is much ado regarding the term “safe room” pertaining to home defense. The concept of the safe room is that a household will designate a particular room, be it the master bedroom or perhaps a different room, in which to gather and secure during a home invasion. The theory here is that this designated... Continue Reading →
