Reloading a handgun during a fight is exceedingly rare in civilian defensive gun uses. In fact, it is damn near non-existent. In law enforcement we see reloads happen more often. Despite this, for those of us that are serious handgunners, being able to reload your handgun with great speed is an essential skill. If you... Continue Reading →
Reliability in Small Auto Pistols
As a general rule, the smaller an auto loading pistol becomes, the more finicky the mechanical operation. Spring tensions and slide mass all work together to make an auto loader operate dependably. Small guns are harder to refine to reliability. They also typically exhibit far shorter longevity. For these reasons I prefer the small frame... Continue Reading →
The Synagogue Shooting: A Reminder to be One of Gideon’s 300
There appears to be one thing most faiths share in common: the failure to plan for self-defense within the house of worship. The synagogue attack in Pennsylvania, which claimed 11 innocent lives, is the most recent testament to that. My intention is not to blame the victims here; the fault lies only with the sicko... Continue Reading →