Ballistic Gel Test part 2
Part two: the myths. Slow-motion gel videos are fascinating and frequently misleading. What those tests can genuinely tell you about your carry ammunition — and what they cannot.
HISTORY AND PURPOSE OF BALLISTIC GELATIN
Ballistic gelatin has been the standard tissue simulant for decades, and it is widely misunderstood. Part one of a reposted article on where gel testing came from and what it is actually for.
COURT DECISIONS THAT AFFECT GUN LAWS
Several recent court rulings do more than settle legal arguments — they restore constitutional protections that had been eroded over time. Here is what changed, and what it means for gun owners.
What Ammo Should You Carry for Self-Defense? Here’s What the Pros Use
A guest article from Keith Graves on choosing defensive ammunition. I did not write it, but it lays out the same points I give my own students about what belongs in your magazine.
WHY SHOULD I STILL GET MY LICENSE TO CARRY
“Why get an LTC if I can already carry under Constitutional carry?” I hear it constantly. Here is what H.B. 1921 actually changed, and the reasons a licence still earns its keep.
FIREARMS STORAGE
Countertop, sock drawer, lock box, safe — or the car console. How you store a firearm when it is not on you matters more than most owners realise, and some of it is a legal question rather than just a practical one.
FIREARMS MAINTENANCE
“How often should I clean my gun?” The honest answer is that it depends — on how much you shoot, what you shoot, and what the gun is for. Here is how I think about it after a week of teaching on the range.
HOW TO GET YOUR TEXAS LICENSE TO CARRY
Texas passed HB 1921 in 2021 and permitless carry became law. So why bother with a licence at all? Here is the case for the LTC, and the step-by-step of actually getting one.
HOW DOES MY GUN WORK?
Plenty of people have been shooting for years without knowing what actually happens inside the gun when they press the trigger. You do not need to be a gunsmith — but understanding the cycle makes you a safer and more capable shooter.
WHICH HANDGUN SHOULD I GET?
Instructors get asked this constantly, and there is no single right answer. The pistol that fits my hand may be completely wrong for yours. Here is how to work out what actually suits you before you spend the money.