home defense

Ok this seems to be an age old question, but do Higher End (aka Higher Priced) pistols mean better quality and reliability? The reason I ask is because I have researched and have asked many gun owners this question and I seem to get every answer under the sun. I get the definite "Yes they do!"...

Hello Everyone, I am a new gun owners and I am trying to find out what would be important to know. I currently have a XD 9mm for home defense and a Hellcat Pro for EDC. I haven't had much training yet other than a NRA Basic Pistol class and not sure where to go from here. I live in the...

I live in a regular neighborhood, surrounded by other houses. No ranch, no big land, just a neighborhood. I was watching a video comparing the penetration of 9mm, 9mm hollow point, and 223 bullets. Surprisingly, the 223 ammo penetrated fewer drywall sheets than both types of 9mm ammo. That...

I know there are many factors that contribute to the type of weapon and ammo used for home defense. I currently have a Mossberg 500 ATI Tactical 12 gauge. I have a wife, 2 dogs, and 2 cats. Everyone sleeps in the same room together at night. I still have concern about over-penetration due to my...