The Smith & Wesson M&P 380 Shield EZ vs Ruger Security 380 “Lite Rack”. Two fine .380 caliber semiautomatic handguns from top gun manufacturers that have become quite popular recently. This article will look at some of the similarities and differences between the Smith and Wesson M&P .380 Shield EZ and the relatively new Ruger Security .380 “Lite … Read more
If you own one of the many polymer framed pistols such as a Glock, XD or XDm, M&P and many others, you are going to need a polymer-safe gun cleaner (plastic & synthetic safe gun cleaner) for cleaning and lubrication. The list of gun models with polymer (synthetic) frames is quite long and getting longer … Read more
How to cast your own bullets This article will show you step-by-step how to cast your own lead bullets using Lee Precision Bullet molds for use in reloading my 45 ACP ammunition. Please note that I am no expert in this process but I have been making my own lead bullets for years. From the … Read more
I created this page to recommend some products and services that I have used over the years and have found to be of good quality and worth the money to own or use. These will not necessarily be reviews, but rather quick information that I want to get out there to help out other gun … Read more
Nitecore MH12S Review. I love flashlights! The Nitecore MH12S is no exception. Ever since the “tactical LED” pocket-sized flashlights started hitting the market years ago, I have been amazed at the small size and increasingly bright lights that are available. There are dozens, if not hundreds of tactical flashlights suitable for EDC (Every Day Carry), … Read more
One of the best small handgun safes is a quick access Gun Vault. Owning a gun for home and self-protection is your 2nd amendment right. You need to keep is where you have quick access, but it is also your responsibility to keep those guns secure and out of the hands of those that should … Read more
Best Gun Oil Review. I recently started using the best gun oil I had never heard of before. It is called Original Gun Oil and was brought to my attention by a good friend. I like this CLP (Clean, Lubricate, and Protect) gun oil so much that I decided to do a review on it … Read more
Top Rated Concealment Holsters Dave Gun Tips are short articles based on my 15+ years of experience with home defense, daily concealed carry and many defensive and advanced handgun training classes. I am not suggesting that my tips are right or wrong, I will simply be sharing the things that worked for me, and some … Read more
How to barrel mount a Streamlight Protac HL-X weapon mounted light. I recently decided that I needed to put a white light on my AR 15 style rifle. I keep my AR-15 ready to go by my bed, ready to defend my family should it become necessary. The end result was a barrel mounted Streamlight … Read more
USCCA Trial Membership A common question regarding the USCCA is if there is a Trial Membership available. I will answer this and other questions in this article. What is a Trial Membership? The United States Concealed Carry Association is the largest company in America that is focused on the education, training and legal and financial … Read more