Excellent Personal Defense Choice

I've run ballistic comparisons with a Bond Arms Defender equipped a 2.5" barrel against several other (what I thought would be) more formidable weapons. I've attached the results of the TKO summary. Having hunted big game (including a 1600 lb Bison I took with a single shot) I respect the TKO (Taylor Knock Out value) of my gun/round choic...

Ryan Stafford

The Right Gun For Me

I had never owned a "good gun" other than a 22 cal. Ruger single six made in 1957. My guns are wall hanger shotguns and a collection of black powder cap and ball revolvers which are only replicas of the guns used in the civil war. A few years ago (yes years), I started looking for the right gun for me. Since I'm no "marksman", I felt that I needed ...

Ryan Stafford

Great Feeling Patriot

The .410 in my back pocket is a great feeling. I just hope I do not get into a situation where I will need to use. But if I need it, I have it ready. I have not had a chance to try the .45 ACP barrel yet.

I Need Practice!

I recently fired my brand new Patriot for the first time at 20 feet with both .45 and .410’s and was very happy with the performance of the gun but not of the shooter. Looking forward to shooting this gun often when I’m in my rural travels here in Michigan!

A “Strong Belief”

I am a man of few words, but the Bond Arms mini is worthy of mention. Please see the attached photo. Two things I never travel without.