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Selecting a second handgun for use by the family… »

By Doug Little on Dec 29, 2009 in Caliber Issues, Equipment Reviews, Kids and Guns | 0 Comments

Question:  I’d like to buy a second handgun and want to make a smart and efficient purchase for multi-use cases.  I am looking for something small enough for my two kids (ages 9 and 11) and wife to get familiar with.  I would also like a backup pistol for personal defense or something my wife [...]

Using a .22 caliber handgun for self defense… »

By Doug Little on Dec 29, 2009 in AZ CCW Questions, Caliber Issues | 0 Comments

Question: I have a 9 mm handgun, but due to its size and weight i prefer to carry my Walther P22 all the time…..I want to know how effective a .22 gun can be in stopping an attack…..

Answer: Your seemingly simple question could generate a fairly lengthy answer if I covered all the details.  In [...]

Shotguns in Apartments for Home Defense… »

By Doug Little on Nov 10, 2009 in Caliber Issues, State Firearms Laws | 0 Comments

Question:  Is it legal for my 20-year-old son who is married to have a shotgun in his apartment? I have his 16-gauge and double-barreled shotguns. He asked me to give him the 16-gauge for home protection (they live in Tucson, AZ). My husband wants to let him have it but I need answers to a [...]

Question about the reliability of Hi-Point Pistols »

By Doug Little on May 4, 2009 in Caliber Issues, Equipment Reviews | 0 Comments

Question:   I have a Hi-Point .45acp and the Hi-Point 9mm. When I initially purchased them I knew nothing of them, save for the fact that I couldn’t beat the price. I was looking for a car gun as well as a home defense gun as I already had a Bersa as my main carry [...]

Does the Use of Hollow Point Ammunition Increase Legal Liability in a Justified Shooting? »

By Doug Little on Apr 30, 2009 in AZ CCW Questions, Caliber Issues, Second Amendment Issues, Use of Force Issues | 0 Comments

Question: During my CCW class the instructor was adamant about when to use deadly force to stop a life threatening event, however he made it clear not to hesitate when no other option is available.
This brings me to my question about Harold Fish and the use of hollow point bullets for self defense. On Dateline [...]

Minimum caliber for range qualification for AZ CCW Permit »

By Doug Little on Feb 8, 2009 in AZ CCW Questions, CCW Administrative Rules, Caliber Issues | 2 Comments

Question:  Is there a minimum caliber requirement for the Arizona CCW Permit?
Answer: In terms of the range qualification, there is no minimum caliber requirement for the AZ CCW Permit.  You can use any caliber as long as the firearm is shooting live ammunition.  Many people will use a .22 caliber handgun for their qualification.  There [...]

What caliber of ammunition should I use for self defense? »

By Doug Little on Dec 24, 2008 in AZ CCW Questions, Caliber Issues, Use of Force Issues | 0 Comments

Question:  I just recently bought a Smith & Wesson M&P in 45 ACP and was curious as to what weight grain to carry for personal defense.  I’ve carried a gun for 29 years now, and after doing some research on the computer, I’m no closer to a real definitive answer than I was when I [...]