Situational Awareness: The Most Important Safety Tool
The most important tool for staying safe is situational awareness, which puts your safety into your own hands, rather than chance.
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The Wizard Drill (Realistic Test for Concealed Carriers)
There are lots of drills available for shooters to try, but few test real world skills like the Wizard drill. Be sure to try it with a pocket gun for a challenge.
Defensive Ammo for 2026 (Some for Training, too)
There are a few new defensive ammo lines coming out this year, as well as training rounds. A couple are price point lines for affordability.
Can You Pass These 3 Bare Minimum Gun Skills Tests?
Training for an attack takes more than just shooting at the range. Run these 3 gun skills tests to see how you rate.
John Wick Magazine Flick: Real or Theatrical?
In the movies, the John Wick magazine flick during reloads is really cool and looks fast and efficient. But is it the best method?
Home-Defense Gun (How and What to Choose)
Choosing the make, model and type of home-defense gun can be overwhelming. Here are some options to consider.
Defensive Lever Action: The Original Fighting Tool
The original multi-round fighting rifles were what we know today as defensive lever actions. They still get the job done.
11 Tips Learned in 25 years of Daily Carry
In a quarter of a century, a person has to learn something, right? Even if that something involves the daily carry of a defensive handgun.
6 Top Handguns for Home Defense
To protect a home from burglary and robbery, folks need a plan and means. Here are six handguns for home defense to consider as means.
4 Motorcycle Carry Methods that Work (2 that really don’t)
Riding with the wind in the face might be freeing, but folks still need to keep defense in mind with a good motorcycle carry rig.
Staying Safe in the Wind (7 Defensive Motorcycle Tactics)
There are dangers involved in motorcycle riding beyond unaware drivers. Check out these defensive motorcycle tactics.
Advanced Gun Training; a Lifestyle Choice for Shooters
The best operators train constantly, which is why shooters should constantly seek advanced gun training to expand skills.
Beyond Iron Sights: A Comprehensive Look at Handgun Optics
Those looking to increase speed and accuracy in potential self-defense situations should consider adding a handgun optic, such as a red dot.
From Retention: Best Concealed-Carry Holsters Guide
Looking for a new holster? Check out the GunBroker best concealed-carry holsters guide for each of the carry positions.
GLOCK 26: A Time-Proven & Tested Subcompact
While the GLOCK 26 has undergone some improvements over the years, it is still a proven entity in self-defense.
6 Reliable But Inexpensive Handguns for Self-Defense
Some people believe that inexpensive handguns are just cheap. Others know that they are affordable ways to defend oneself.
Empowered Choices: Best Handguns for Women Guide
What is the best handgun for women? This GunBroker guide will walk you through what you need to know before buying your first handgun, click to read now!
Training Series; Baer Standard Drill
The Baer Standard Drill helps determine skill levels and improvement zones with several important shooting fundamentals.
Stoppage Drill: Keeping Guns Running in a Fight
Shooters should train as realistically as possible, especially regarding the stoppage drill, as stress will be a factor in a situation.
Daily Carry Guns: GunBroker Editor Picks
There are a lot of reasons behind the choices of daily carry guns. Here, the GunBroker Editor explains the what and why of his.
Summer Training Series: The Failure Drill
The failure drill is one of the best training exercises for shooters, as it is both relevant and adaptable in real life.
Skills Drills: Pistol Reloads; Tactical vs Speed
While avoidance is best regarding attackers, folks should train as if bad people are around every corner, including pistol reloads.
Best Pistol Ammo for Target Shooting & Self Defense
You have done your homework and finally purchased your first handgun. You even found a spectacular holster from a world-renowned Kydex-bender and you are ready to go! All you need