Last year I became interested in having a handy general-purpose rifle that is light to carry in the woods for extended periods and that makes a good trunk gun: something that is very rugged. I began researching modern scout rifles, guns that are to some extent derived from Jeff Cooper’s original idea. These bolt guns... Continue Reading →
Shotgun or Rifle for Self-Defense?
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 →
Defensive Long Gun Setup
I am of the absolute opinion that the handgun is the top priority for the armed citizen. The vast majority of defensive gun uses, even in the home, are done with a handgun. They are small enough to be carried concealed, and also small enough to be much faster in deployment from quick-access safes in... Continue Reading →
