Review of Deadly Force, Understanding Your Right to Self Defense by Massad Ayoob by Kirk Lawson If you have been in the firearms community for more than a second, you have probably heard of Massad (Mas) Ayoob. Mr. Ayoob is a retired police officer, Expert Witness, firearms and defensive...

It is a common misconception that unarmed martial art techniques are not considered deadly force in the United States. Very often they are. And not just punching to the head or the like. Did you know that even joint locks at the elbow knee or ankle can be considered deadly force under most law...

Definition Series - Part 4: "Handgun" by Kirk Lawson In our continuing series of definitions for the firearms community, we will look at the term "handgun." We know what a "gun" is, what a "rifle" is, and what a "shotgun" is, as well as "short-barreled" rifles and shotguns. How is that...