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What Keeps You Coming Back To DefensiveCarry.com

Mar 13, 2019 - 1:37 PM - by Cricket

Can you tell me what keeps you coming back to DefensiveCarry.com?

Is it that you have ongoing questions? Is it friendships you have developed here or that you like helping others? Something else altogether?

Is it my sunny disposition? ... [Read More]

124 Replies | 4,567 Views

Will You Be Spending More Time At The Gun Range In 2019?

Dec 10, 2018 - 12:06 PM - by DefensiveCarry

What are your plans for 2019?

Will you be making any changes in the coming year?

Will you be spending more time at the gun range?

75 Replies | 3,527 Views

If You Could Only Buy One Handgun

Sep 14, 2018 - 12:59 PM - by DefensiveCarry

If, for financial reasons, you could only buy ONE handgun for self-protection, which one would you buy?

Why would you choose that one?

232 Replies | 19,964 Views

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