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    Firearms and Shooting Tactics, Tips, and Expert Advice

    As Col. Townsend Whelen once said, “Only accurate guns are interesting.” Arguments can be made to the contrary, but at the end of the day we all want our firearms to do two things: go BOOM! and hit the target. That means the right gun, with the best ammunition, and learning the techniques so you know how to shoot your best shots with each pull of the trigger. Here are some of K-Var.com’s best articles to improve your grip, fire double taps accurately, how to mount a riflescope or optic, concealed carry and so much more.

    WONDER Women Series - Episode #4 with COTHRONTRUST "TC" A Girl and Her Guns
    With the rapid and ongoing growth of new women gun owners, we recognized that there is a unique and important opportunity to hear from both serious shooters and those that are simply looking to defend themselves during these uncertain times.... read more...
    WONDER Women Series - Episode #3 "Is Your Home Safe?" Women & Guns
    Episode #3 Home Defense" with special guests Tatiana Whitlock & Judy Wells - "Is your home safe?" read more...
    Texas Church Shooting — What Is Safe?
    The statistics say it all… It does not matter where you are at, your safety is at risk. Walmart is not safe. Elementary schools are not safe. Government buildings are not safe. Your home is not safe. And over the weekend, we watched in horror... read more...
    Heavyweight Bullet Choices for Personal Defense
    There is only one reason to fire at another human being. That is to stop a threat. The threat must be so great that the only means of stopping violent action is to fire. It must not matter morally or legally if the individual dies as a result... read more...
    Gun Safety for Quarantined New Gun Owners
    Exact numbers from the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System won’t be available for at least another week, but by all indications, there are potentially hundreds of thousands of new gun owners. Many could be owners who never... read more...
    Lead Bullets In the Glock? You Bet!
    It seems like it was only a few years ago that the Glock pistol was introduced to America. There were changes coming, and the Glock was a big step up from .38 caliber revolvers. However, police agencies transitioning to the Glock didn’t always... read more...
    Handguns and CCW: Training and Re-Training
    There is a lot of discussion concerning training. A lot of it revolves around choosing a trainer. There is much truth in this, as the trainer gets you started on the road to proficiency, but it is all your own responsibility in the end. You... read more...
    Defensive Shooting Myths and Truths
    The genesis of this article resulted from numerous online posts relating to defensive shooting. While the internet is a great source of knowledge, it is also a great source of misinformation. Here’s a few concepts worthy of examination. When... read more...
    Heroic Consequences: In Defense of Others
    When we holster up, an astounding emotional transformation often occurs—we become empowered. We feel defended, secure, and we almost feel immortal. It’s as if the firearm we carry imparts strength and shielding approaching superhero proportions.... read more...
    Defending Your Home — Inside Issues
    Being involved in the firearms and training industries, I spend a lot of time with people who carry firearms daily. These folks spend a great deal of their work time in condition “yellow,” yet when they get home, they often let their guard down.... read more...