Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Ayoob: Is Your Trigger Finger Placement Wrong? Even if you have been shooting for a long time, I would encourage you to spend some time playing with different trigger finger positions. You might be […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. With the upcoming presidential inauguration, the current worldwide military conflicts, and the extensive damage done by recent storms, the USA is in a very turbulent place right now. Until things calm down, I’m going […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. With the upcoming presidential election, the current worldwide military conflicts, and the extensive damage done by recent storms, the USA is in a very turbulent place right now. Until things calm down, I’m going […]
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. 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. The thin line between safety and tragedy: Muzzle control in policing I’m glad this topic is receiving some attention. I fear, however, if we become too dogmatic or too “safe” we will be endangering […]
I fell while hiking down a small mountain last week. I was fairly seriously injured, stranded in an area with no cell coverage, and ended up needing an EMS rescue to get me to the hospital. After cogitating about the incident for a week, I have some lessons learned to share so that the rest […]
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. 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. What Makes A Great Truck or Vehicle Gun? I’m generally not a big fan of “truck guns.” A long gun in a vehicle is far more likely to be stolen than to be used […]
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 […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Do You Really Have to Clean Your Guns? If you keep your guns well lubricated, they can go a long time between cleanings. Why Your EDC Won’t Be Enough (and How To […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Structure Clearing for Armed Citizens With Greg Ellifritz You Indiana/Ohio/Michigan folks should check this out. It’s a very unique class that Bryan McKean and I are teaching in Ft. Wayne on November 4-5. We […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Project: Assess Firearm & Ammo Needs Without Delay Given our current state of global turmoil, Paul’s advice seems very prudent. You should also read his Blueprint for Spooling Up. How to Read […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Carbine Optics Magnification This was an interesting test. Carry Gun Science: Ported Vs. Comp Vs. Slide-Comp Vs. Bare-Muzzle Taking a look at the difference between the various types of recoil reducing technologies. […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Handling Patient Firearms for EMS Professionals I: Pistols This is an excellent article for my fire/EMS readers. You should also read the author’s thoughts on a civilian battle belt. The Best AR-15 […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Ayoob on Handguns Massad Ayoob provides an argument for carrying a high capacity handgun. I appreciate Mas’ shout out and his commentary in this article as well. Book Review: “No Safe Alternative” […]
My blog usually focuses on the topic of self protection and survival. This post detailing a recent experience is a little different. Stick with it, as there will be some survival lessons I hope you will find useful. I first went to Burning Man back in 2013. Since then I’ve attended a total of […]
It could evolve as medical systems are stressed after a natural disaster. It could be caused by a terrorist attack. It could even be the result of a societal or economic collapse. Have you ever thought about what might happen if our current health care system (EMS, Doctors, Hospitals, Pharmacies) ceased to function normally? […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Hierarchy of Combative Firearms Training My friend Dave Spaulding dropping some firearms training knowledge bombs. “Over time, I’ve come to look at firearms training as a three-tiered pyramid I call the Hierarchy of Combative […]
