defense

Thoughts on a mossberg shock wave or similar 14 inch barrel shotgun with pistol brace for close range bear defense in conjunction with a regular pistol?

Hey all, I’m currently in the market for a home defense shotgun. I would like for it to be a reliable semi auto in 12 gauge of course. I was thinking just a base model of the mossberg 930. Heard they were pretty reliable for the price. I also want to be able to have the option to put it in...

Looking at what bullets would be very effective against soft bodies so I can have at least one mag of it. I'm looking at Maker bullets 300gr TREX, Lehigh 300gr Controlled Fracturing, or Cutting Edge 260gr Maximus copper solid. Kind of limited on powder and only have H110 and Lil Gun, so bullets...

I have some jhp ammo my dad gave me that he's had sitting around for God only knows how long. I don't plan on shooting it, just pulling to reload. They appear to be winchester black talons or rangers, however they're in brass cases. I've done a lot of looking and can't find either talon or...

I'm new to reloading but have been shooting pistols for years. When most self defense encounters take place within 21 feet cleaning and uniforming primer pockets, chronographing every shot with different bullet weights and different powders seems like a lot of needless work. Thanks

I'm new to reloading, but i'd like to do a lot more practice with my actual defense rounds. As of now I've been using factory Winchester rangers (the old black tip), and I'd like to develop my own 9mm load (not picky on grain) that i can afford to practice with some as well as have plenty...

There are a lot of rifles chambered for 223. I don't have easy access to a range to try out different options; thus, when I do go, I don't want to waste all my time on options that won't work well for my intended application. So, who has a suggestion? Requirements: I'm right handed, average...

While crime stories involving shootings don't have much of a place on THR this one has an interesting twist. It involves a former CNN anchor (we're all familiar with CNN's Anti 2A policy) and her husband using his carry gun to defend themselves when they were attacked at a hotel they'd checked...

Beretta USA Presents Next Generation Handgun to the Department of Defense. Interesting. http://www.beretta.com/en-us/beretta-usa-presents-next-generation-handgun-to-the-department-of-defense/