Halloween is right around the corner. ‘Tis the season for scary houses and “haunted forests.” Have you ever thought about what you would do in one of these “haunted” houses or forests if real life gun play starts to occur? Consider the following scenario: You are waiting in line to enter a […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Plan For Failure We are entering some very uncertain times. What should you do to prepare? Paul has some good advice here. Combine that with Daisy’s thoughts about the The Election Pandemic Playbook and […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Can Exercise Simulate a Gunfight? I think it’s very important to train when you are physically stressed by exercise. With that said, heart rate increases from exercise are extremely different from heart rate increases […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Pros & Cons Of Fanny Pack Concealed Carry I carry in a fanny pack almost exclusively at the gym as well as when I walk, hike, run, or cycle. It is a very useful […]
I’ve seen a recent bout of “never talk to the police” advice on my Facebook news feed. I’ve written about my advice regarding speaking to the police after a defensive firearm use before. In this article, I want to describe a real-life incident to which I responded as a police officer. A young CCW carrier […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Self-Defense and the Law: Is Shooting Long-Distance in Defense Defensible in Court? Massad Ayoob talks about the realities of taking longer shots in a gunfight. An Innovative Take on Mental Awareness In […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Some thoughts on the legendary 125gr. .357 Magnum Darryl and Bryan are putting out some free content on their normally-paywalled American Fighting Revolver website. While this article is free, if you like revolvers, their […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Guest Shot: The Semi-Auto Grip Dave Spaulding gives us a written master class on gripping the handgun. 100 Days Out Paul Martin discusses preparedness in advance of the upcoming election. If we […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. New York Reload: Does It Work? I’d encourage you to put yourself on the shot timer and try drills like this. It isn’t always a clear cut answer and it really depends on where […]
If your social media feed looks anything like mine, you’ve been deluged with photos, videos, memes, and speculation regarding the failed assassination attempt against former president Trump. Among my friend group (a lot of cops and firearms instructors) the primary shared discussion has been about the poor weapon handling displayed by a certain female agent […]
Last week, I wrote an article describing an incident I experienced on a local hiking trail. I encountered a single female hiker on a remote trail. The woman had a large skinning knife in her hand. In the article I discussed how I handled the situation and what I might have done to handle a […]
With the recent introduction of the Smith and Wesson/Lipseys collaborative snub nose revolvers, I’m seeing more and more folks arguing online about what is “enough” gun for concealed carry. Some folks think that a snub revolver without a reload is perfectly adequate. Other folks, like the author of this article, think that carrying anything less […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Got a Light? Weaponlights, Handhelds, and Concealed Carry Chris Cypert shares his thoughts on lights. Basic Two-Handed Shooting Stances The primary handgun shooting stances and the differences between each. 9 […]
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Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Essential Concealed Carry Accessories This information is obvious for many of you. Unfortunately, there is a large percentage of concealed carriers who ignorantly reject reality. R.O.C.kin’ that Revolver With Red Dot Have […]
I got the following question from a friend on my Facebook page. He inquired: “I carry appendix IWB, but usually remove it while driving because I’ve always been afraid of the personal damage the seat belt would do going across my gun. I figure I’m more likely to be involved in a car accident […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Does Your Range Training Make Bad Shooters? Things firearms instructors should be thinking about. The Bad One — Training To Clear Double Feeds I think this is a skill set most people […]
Have you ever been in a public location where someone notices your “concealed” handgun and stares at it for an uncomfortably long period of time? Have you thought about how you might handle such a situation if you encountered it? I was walking around a big outdoor street festival in a neighboring city […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Adversarial Mindset: Understand Criminals and Their Motivations An absolutely stellar article from John Hearne. While you are on the site, you might also like to read What If You’re Surrounded by Aggressive Rioters? […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Patterning the Judge Home Defender Part 1 – Judge Centric .410 Patterning a large selection of .410 defensive loads. Read Patterning the Judge Home Defender Part 2 – Normal Buckshot as well. […]
