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 →
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 →
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 →
In a recent shooting in Florida, an armed citizen named Michael Drejka shot and killed a man named Markeis McGlockton following an altercation in a parking lot. The incident was caught on video so we can see it transpire. Everyone is talking about stand your ground laws and how they are “racist,” but stand your... Continue Reading →
I think all armed citizens should carry OC spray as part of their daily carry. As I have written before, even if you are a tough guy that is good with your hands, you should carry spray because it is actually a lesser level of force than putting your hands on someone. If facing a... Continue Reading →
About a year and a half ago I decided to get a small frame all-steel revolver, so I acquired a Ruger SP101 which has been featured extensively on this blog ever since. I spend a lot of time carrying the SP101 over the course of about a year and I shot it quite a bit. ... Continue Reading →
My thoughts on the role of a small frame revolver as a first gun for the novice shooter or casual gun carrier are mixed, at best. I like the revolver for a novice due to the simplicity and reliability of the platform. The downside, however, is the difficulty in shooting a snubby well. The small... Continue Reading →
Leaving your door unlocked, in my opinion, is the very definition of not accepting reality for what it is. It is akin to thinking communism is a good idea, so let’s try it again. The idealized world that many wish for does not void reality. Anyway, leaving your door unlocked, even during daylight hours while... Continue Reading →
I recently attended a one-day training class with Spencer Keepers, founder of the holster company Keepers Concealment. Spencer’s company manufactures what is considered the premier appendix holster in the industry. Within the firearms community Spencer is not only a businessman, but he is also well known for being an excellent shooter. He is particularly known... Continue Reading →
