The Grant Cunningham Blogcast

What is a "lifestyle", and does concealed carry qualify? If not, what does — and how does concealed carry fit in?

What happens when you take self defense and preparedness too far? Believe it or not, chef and inveterate traveler Anthon... Read more

Here I go again...this time, I'm tearing into the notion of "winning a fight" and some people are going to be awfully ma... Read more

Understanding your tripwires, what they are and where they're set, is key to living a prepared yet relaxed life. Here's ... Read more

What does the term "worst case scenario" bring to mind? I'll bet I have a different way of looking at it than you do!

What is it about the pistol caliber carbine that brings out the haters? I'm not sure, but I have a few ideas!

One of the things I teach is the idea that the rifle is the gun we are most unlikely to have on our person when we need ... Read more

Should you avoid carrying the gun you like just because it might be taken as evidence in a self defense incident? I thin... Read more

A good defensive flashlight isn't cheap — here's how to keep it running perfectly for a long time to come!

Everyone says you should write your Congressional representative. How, exactly, do you go about doing so to ensure that ... Read more

Can you take care of the safety and security preparations you've made — or plan to make? It's an important question too ... Read more

You may have been taught to move off the line of attack as part of drawing your defensive firearm. Why, though, is that ... Read more

Self defense is a serious business, but it shouldn't be void of humanity.

If nothing happens, what happens to you?

Every event has a moment when things aren't clear, when it's not obvious what's happening (or even that anything is happ... Read more

The NRA would have you believe that storing your firearms responsibly makes you a victim. I disagree, and here's why.

Where have I been lately? Well, I've been working on a new book — a very important new book. And today, I'm announcing i... Read more

Ever heard of "defensive gun use porn"? Ever read any of it? Here's why I don't like it, don't promote it, and suggest t... Read more

Do you really need those special "go fast" parts for your carry gun? I don't think so, and here's why.

I have a new book coming out in a couple of months, this time dealing with a new approach to integrating all aspects of ... Read more