Carrying with an empty chamber

A non-binary look at a controversial carry method Exclusive items from americanhandgunner.com A Non-Binary Look At Carrying With An Empty Chamber By Tom McHale [Non-Binary-Look-at-Empty-Chamber-Carry-e1709237655920 image]( Right, Wrong Or Somewhere In Between? I have strong opinions about carrying with an empty chamber, but in fairness, I’m just like most other gun folks. We’re binary. Something is either the greatest thing ever or a bitter capsule of codswallop. If you stop and think about it, most of us consider shooting techniques either right or wrong. But it’s time to embrace the non-binary lifestyle that’s so popular with the enlightened crowd these days and do a better job of considering different points of view ... starting with chamberless carry. [READ MORE]( This Week’s Top Three The most popular articles from americanhandgunner.com [TINY-1 image]( Truly Tiny Handguns By Will Dabbs, MD In a real defensive encounter, you would indeed be better served with your favorite tricked-out M4. However, good luck concealing that as you scoot out to the supermarket late at night for milk and diapers. A .22 or .25 pocket gun is a poor substitute for a GLOCK 17 but they both are a heck of a lot better than foul language or pleading.  [Read more ...]( [HGJF15-INSIDER-1 image]( Double Or Single Action? By Roy Huntington You’ll find learning to shoot revolvers is like opening a giant door to a new world. A quality revolver can be astoundingly accurate and most have a reliability factor most semi-autos can only dream about. Pull the trigger and they go bang unless there’s something wrong with the ammo — and if there is, just pull the trigger again and you’re still in the fight. But should you buy a single action or double action first? Let’s talk about what they do, then you decide. [Read more ...]( [joel-moysuh-VRtZv7SUbU-unsplash-scaled-e1709236697472 image]( 10 Things Most Gun Owners Do Wrong By Ralph Mroz Mastering the art of gun handling is not just about aiming and shooting — it's about doing it right. From grip techniques to maintenance oversights, here are some common missteps that plague gun owners. Avoiding these pitfalls can help elevate one’s proficiency, safety and overall experience with firearms. [Read more ...]( Thank you for reading American Handgunner. Comments or questions? We'd love to hear from you! Sincerely, Ashley McGee American Handgunner || insider@americanhandgunner.com Interested in reaching handgun enthusiasts? Contact FMG now for more details advertising@fmghq.com Copyright © 2024 FMG Publications. All Rights Reserved. [Facebook](  [Instagram](  [Pinterest](   FMG Publications | 225 W. Valley Parkway, Suite 100, Escondido, CA 92025 [Unsubscribe {EMAIL}]( [Update Profile]( | [Constant Contact Data Notice]( Sent by insider@americanhandgunner.com powered by [Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.]( [Try email marketing for free today!](