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Gun Beaver - How Should I Defend My Home? A Comprehensive Guide

Defend Your Castle: A Layered, Expert Guide to ...

TL;DR for Skimmers Build defense in layers: Deter → Detect → Delay → Defend → Document → Deal with the Aftermath. Best “first gun” for most: a quality 9mm handgun...

Defend Your Castle: A Layered, Expert Guide to ...

TL;DR for Skimmers Build defense in layers: Deter → Detect → Delay → Defend → Document → Deal with the Aftermath. Best “first gun” for most: a quality 9mm handgun...

Gun Beaver - Choosing the Best Firearm for Home Defense: Expert Picks, Stats, and Strategy

Choosing the Best Firearm for Home Defense: Exp...

Summary Table: Best Firearms for Home Defense by Category Firearm Type Top Pick Caliber Pros Cons Handgun Glock 19 Gen5 MOS 9mm Compact, reliable, optics-ready Less stopping power than rifle...

Choosing the Best Firearm for Home Defense: Exp...

Summary Table: Best Firearms for Home Defense by Category Firearm Type Top Pick Caliber Pros Cons Handgun Glock 19 Gen5 MOS 9mm Compact, reliable, optics-ready Less stopping power than rifle...

Gun Beaver - How Many Rounds Should My Concealed Carry Firearm Hold? Should I Carry a Spare Magazine?

Capacity vs. Confidence: Finding Your Concealed...

Carry Philosophy Typical On-Board Capacity Flagship Examples Biggest Pros Key Cons / Trade-Offs Spare Magazine? “Five For Sure” snub-nose revolver 5–6 rounds (.38 Spl) S&W 642 Pro, Kimber K6s DAO...

Capacity vs. Confidence: Finding Your Concealed...

Carry Philosophy Typical On-Board Capacity Flagship Examples Biggest Pros Key Cons / Trade-Offs Spare Magazine? “Five For Sure” snub-nose revolver 5–6 rounds (.38 Spl) S&W 642 Pro, Kimber K6s DAO...

Gun Beaver - 9mm vs. .45 ACP in 2025: The Ultimate Concealed-Carry Showdown

Big Bore Bravado or High-Capacity Pragmatism? A...

Decision Factor .45 ACP 9 mm Luger Quick Verdict Typical Duty/Carry Loads 185–230 gr @ 830–950 fps 115–147 gr @ 1,050–1,250 fps Tie—different philosophies FBI-Protocol Penetration (avg.) 13.8 in /...

Big Bore Bravado or High-Capacity Pragmatism? A...

Decision Factor .45 ACP 9 mm Luger Quick Verdict Typical Duty/Carry Loads 185–230 gr @ 830–950 fps 115–147 gr @ 1,050–1,250 fps Tie—different philosophies FBI-Protocol Penetration (avg.) 13.8 in /...

Gun Beaver - Leather-Kydex Hybrid Holsters—Smart Upgrade or Over-Hyped Compromise?

Leather-Kydex Hybrid Holsters—Smart Upgrade or ...

Quick-Look Comparison of Holster Materials Leather-Only Kydex-Only Leather + Kydex Hybrid Take-Away Retention (“click” or friction) Break-in dependent, softens over time Positive, audible “click,” fully tunable Kydex shell locks gun;...

Leather-Kydex Hybrid Holsters—Smart Upgrade or ...

Quick-Look Comparison of Holster Materials Leather-Only Kydex-Only Leather + Kydex Hybrid Take-Away Retention (“click” or friction) Break-in dependent, softens over time Positive, audible “click,” fully tunable Kydex shell locks gun;...

Gun Beaver - MK18 (Mark 18) Rifle

What is a MK18 (Mark 18) Rifle and What Makes I...

Introduction The MK18 rifle, also known as the Mark 18, is a highly regarded firearm within military, law enforcement, and civilian shooting communities. Originating from the United States, this compact...

What is a MK18 (Mark 18) Rifle and What Makes I...

Introduction The MK18 rifle, also known as the Mark 18, is a highly regarded firearm within military, law enforcement, and civilian shooting communities. Originating from the United States, this compact...