Concealed Carry
How You Carry Is as Important as What You Carry
Today’s shooters have an unprecedented number of holsters to choose from. But even back when I was new to shooting,…Read More >
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Concealed Carry
Throwback Thursday: Top 5 “Small” Carry Guns for Arthritic Hands
I like to think that I am still close to my prime; but I can certainly see how my parents are no longer near their peak. This is very evident with my mother’s arthritic hands. Roughly 10 years ago, she purchased a Ruger LCP (the original) as her every day carry (EDC) gun. Her hand strength was fine for recoil control, slide manipulation and her finger was certainly strong enough to manage the trigger. Over intervening time, those processes have become much more difficult, making her rethink her handgun choice.
Competitive Shooting
The Reaction Time Deficit
In the July of 2022 article Quick to Action: The Overlooked Carry Option, I wrote the following in an attempt…Read More >
Competitive Shooting
Throwback Thursday: Get Real in Training
I have seen quite a few firearms training images and videos that give me pause to consider the trainer’s intentions.…Read More >
Concealed Carry
Throwback Thursday: Review — Charter Arms .38 Undercover
Charter Arms was once an upstart that rocked the industry. Today, it is an established old-line maker. Charter Arms offers…Read More >
Concealed Carry
Should You Carry a Handgun With an Empty Chamber?
Every class (of any size) seems to have at least one person who brings up chamber-empty carry. Recently, a good…Read More >
Concealed Carry
Throwback Thursday: Review — North American Arms Mini Revolver
The NAA Mini Revolver is a neat little revolver that has great appeal. It is reliable, well made, stainless steel…Read More >
AR-15s
Throwback Thursday: Why You Need a Packable AR-15 Pistol for Your Vehicle
Over the last six months, I have worked through a set of theories based on some discussions with some deeply experienced friends, which I would like to share. One high ranking Army friend—formerly a Night Stalker—said, “There is no one perfect small arm for any situation. The dynamics of the environment you expect to be engaged in dictate the armament.” For several reasons, it is my theory that an AR-15 pistol is the better personal defense and road travel firearm to have stowed in your vehicle.
Safety and Training
A Cop’s Look at Cops… Are Cops the Best Instructors?
Cops, as an institution or body of workers, are a diverse lot. By the same token, they deal with a…Read More >
Concealed Carry
Throwback Thursday: Best Concealed Carry Options for Female Shooters
There are many ways to carry concealed. Some people choose inside-the-waistband (IWB) holsters, others opt for outside-the-waistband (OWB) models. There…Read More >