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 […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Danger of Higher Ready Positions Let’s start with a deep dive on the topic of pointing guns at people. In addition to the link above, you’ll also want to check out: Get […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Thoughts on Open Carry Even though I’m generally not a big fan of open carry in an urban environment, I would say that this piece provides a balanced and nuanced approach to the topic. […]
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 […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Old Age And Cunning … The most common demographic of the people reading my blog is a male between 40 and 60 years old. If you fit that description, take Ralph’s advice. […]
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. Guns for Granny – Choosing A Gun for the Elderly or Infirm Some tips to solve a problem we will all be lucky enough to face someday. Hair Triggers Massad Ayoob discusses […]
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. […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. So You’ve Decided To Buy Eclipse Insurance The hysteria over this eclipse is truly baffling to me. As usual, Paul injects some sanity into a world filled with lunacy. On the morning of the […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I’ve been interested in firearm stopping power for a very long time. I remember reading Handguns magazine back in the late 1980s when Evan Marshall was writing articles about his stopping power studies. When Marshall’s first book came out in 1992, I ordered it immediately, despite the fact that […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Surviving a Riot Solid riot survival information. If you want an even more in depth look at the issue, my book has an entire chapter on the topic. Concealed Carry Corner: Carry […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 2-RDS or not 2-RDS… That is the Question Do you need a red dot on your defensive handgun? For more info on the topic, catch Lee Weems’ interview with Shane Gosa. They discuss red dots […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Federal’s #1 Buck Is Back When this load was originally introduced, it produced a much tighter pattern. It will still likely be a great home defense load. Thunderstick Summit After Action Report […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The 7 Most Common Concealed Carry Mistakes I have to admit that I see these fairly frequently. Don’t carry a “craptastic” holster. Use my post on good holsters to make a better selection. […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Guest Shot: Trendy or Noteworthy? (Part I) “Remember, fighting is final. If you engage in combat, you run the risk of being hurt or killed. It’s not a video game. There is no way […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Why I Have A Red Dot On My Pistol – Part 2 Scott Jedlinski’s thoughts on red dot optics. Fanny Pack Mother Lode The most common places I go when I leave […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Rob Leatham: How to Zero Your Pistol “The Great One” talks about zeroing your CCW and competition handguns. Slaying of the Sacred Cows… or things I think about late at night My favorite […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Ayoob: Is Ankle Carry a Good (or Bad) Idea? Massad discusses ankle carry. On the same topic, you might also enjoy How to Carry and Deploy an Ankle Gun. Music and Behavior I’m a […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Concealed Carry And Your Family I get more questions about family safety issues than any other topic on my site. Being a single guy who has never been married and has no kids, I […]
Most people don’t practice integrating flashlight tactics into their self defense training nearly enough. It’s important to be able to use a flashlight correctly if you want to win a fight during the hours of darkness. Improper flashlight use can get you shot very quickly. For both armed citizens and cops, low light […]
