Home Defense Must-Haves

Springfield Armory XD-M Elite Tactical

Here’s a home-defense favorite: The XD-M 4.5″ Elite OSP Threaded handgun. This beast packs 22 rounds plus an extra in the chamber, a threaded barrel, sup- pressor-height sights and an optic-ready slide. The Elite series features some common upgrades and enhancements to the XD-M lineup including redesigned frame serrations (ridges really), a new and improved Match Enhanced Trigger Assembly (META), removable magazine extension, increased capacity and ambidextrous slide stop. Pair it with a Trijicon RMR optic and Crimson Trace Rail Master Pro light and laser combo — everything you need for a nightstand defensive tool.

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SofHold American Patriot Gun Magnet

Do you do anything unusual like sit at a desk, drive a car or sleep in a bed? If so, check out this magnetic holster from SofHold. It’s a magnetic disk slightly larger than a silver dollar and covered in leather. Mount this to a surface of your choice — under a desk, nightstand or car dash- board — and it will hold your handgun in place.

The embedded magnetic disk packs 50 lbs. of pulling force, so it should secure any pistol you can shoot. Be aware this is not a safety device — if young ones or guests are in the area, secure your gun under lock and key.

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Bushnell RXS-250 Red Dot Sight

If you’re looking for an optic for defensive use, then the feature priority matrix changes. In my view, some form of always on is an absolute and non-negotiable requirement. Compact size and extreme durability are a must and the dot absolutely, positively has to work — all the time.

The RXS-250, also 4-MOA, is a rugged defensive sight. It’s got a tank-like protective body and runs for 50,000 hours. That’s over five years. Change it every other year for worry-free reliability. You’ll also note a chamfered, low-profile shape designed to hide easily and avoid snags on draws from concealment. The new Bushnell models share the Leupold DeltaPoint footprint, already adopted by most pistol manufacturers.

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Norma MHP Self-Defense Ammo

Norma’s MHP (Monolithic Hollow Point) features a solid-copper bullet optimized for personal defensive use. The twist on this one is a design for massive expansion within a large velocity range. Use it in compact or full-size pistols and it’ll work.

The single-material bullet design virtually guarantees the projectile will remain intact and not fragment. Being all copper, the bullet weight is light-for-caliber at 108 grains, so maintaining structural integrity is important. This lightweight bullet and moderate velocity yields a hidden benefit: low recoil. It’s noticeably milder than standard 9mm ammo. It’s stunningly accurate, averaging 25-yard groups of just 1.4″ from a Springfield Armory XD-M Elite Tactical OSP.

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Streamlight TLR-1 HL

While you should always have a handheld light available for searching, a weapon light makes sense for target illumination and final verification.

The Streamlight TLR-1 HL features an easy on/easy off switch and provides a blistering 1,000 lumens of light. You’ll get 1.5 hours of runtime on a CR123A lithium battery. The rail grip clamp system securely attaches/detaches quickly and safely with no tools, and no need to put your hands or fingers in front of the muzzle.

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