Self Defense

What Barriers Do To Ammunition – Testing Data
- Self Defense
- May 22, 2019
As well prepared as you think you are, if you’re shooting the wrong ammo you may be giving an attacker a leg-up without even knowing it. Barriers can wreak havoc on a bullet that’s traveling through the air toward your target. Do you know how your self defense ammo stack up against some of the toughest intermediate barriers?
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The Best Self Defense Ammo – Ballistic Testing
- Ammo Topics, Self Defense
- April 25, 2019
The AmmoToGo.com team tests 143 different handgun loads through a 4-layer barrier into ballistic gelatin. Enjoy the treasure trove of data and see how each round compared under identical testing conditions to other ammunition options.
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Ammo Sales Info – Caliber Hype or Hope?
- Ammo Topics, Self Defense
- March 7, 2019
A look at our ammo sales data to get a pulse on what calibers are worthy of your investment and what calibers could just be hype.
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The Correct Way to Shoulder a Shotgun
- Range Training, Self Defense
- January 22, 2019
A look at the correct way to shoulder a shotgun to keep your shots on target and ensure you don’t let recoil get the best of you.
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Best 380 ACP Ammo for Self-Defense
- Ammo Topics, Self Defense
- September 27, 2018
Join us as we dive in to a wealth of ballistic testing data to try to determine what some of the best options are for 380 ACP self-defense ammunition.
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The Best 9mm Ammo for Self-Defense
- Ammo Topics, Self Defense
- July 13, 2018
We examine the results of our massive gel testing project to help you determine the best 9mm ammo for self-defense for your needs. Read on to examine the factors that matter when choosing a self-defense load and what you might be wise to carry yourself.
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