Ok, that title is click bait that probably just enraged a lot of people. Let me clarify: of course strong side carry is still relevant, and it will remain so. Those in uniform, and most competitive shooters, will continue to rely on strong-side carry, and it will also remain the preference for many concealed carriers,... Continue Reading →
Why the Handgun will Remain the Primary, Even During SHTF
There is no denying that, if we have the choice, a long gun completely outclasses a pistol for actually stopping threats, be they two or four legged. A shotgun reigns supreme in decisiveness within its performance envelope, and the rifle can dominate a far more extensive plain. The pistol has only one advantage over long... Continue Reading →
Everything Breaks: Even a Glock
If you shoot it enough, use it enough, it will break. I have found the 9mm Glock pistols to have exceptional reliability and longevity. I have heard of full-frame 9mm Glocks going 100k rounds without a single parts breakage. Well, even so, eventually, they break. The good news is that modern, poly-frame guns like the... Continue Reading →
Higher Power Scopes vs. LPVO for Defensive Use
I love LPVOs and was actually utilizing them before they became all the hotness. Back when Aimpoint red dots were the thing to put on your gun, I opted for scopes that went down to true 1x power, or as close as I could get to that, instead of a red dot, and that was... Continue Reading →
Dracula, England, Real Men, and Guns
There is a new movie out entitled The Last Voyage of the Demeter. Apparently, critics are generally reviewing it well, and viewers are also giving it high ratings, but it is flopping at the box office. Perhaps because everyone knows there is no happy ending for this one. I will definitely see it, maybe not... Continue Reading →
To Get Good at Something, Get Good at Two Things
Pictured is a Fender Stratocaster and a Glock 26. Obviously, I am a traditionalist. I have found a consistent theme among shooters who are really good; they are usually really good at a second thing too. There is a benefit to diversity in pursuits. This phenomenon is not confined to shooting, a lot of top... Continue Reading →
Primary Defensive Tools
I have written before, expressing my belief that the three most valuable defensive tools for the armed citizen self-defender are the handgun, OC Spray, and a powerful handheld flashlight. I stand by that assessment. The other two categories of common self-defense tools that are omitted from my proposed three tools are, obviously, blades and impact... Continue Reading →
Simple Assaults Can Turn Deadly: Are you Ready?
This is a horrible report out of Wisconsin regarding a man who died after being assaulted and punched by a scumbag. Apparently, the scumbag did not like the victim’s tattoos. First point of consideration: it does not matter how good you are at minding your own business, violence can find you no matter how you... Continue Reading →
Vision Issues and Sights
Like everything else with our body, our vision changes over time. I am extremely near sighted. This is one reason that I have always been into the speed-oriented action shooting sports over anything to do with fine accuracy as my vision is a limiting factor, especially with the handgun. Magnified optics are a total game... Continue Reading →
The Go-Anywhere Gun Revisited
I have written several articles related to the idea of having a gun that can go anywhere. Well, let’s clarify; a gun that can legally go anywhere within the continental United States. And so it is, there are a few long gun choices that can go anywhere, with the exception of the truly democrat communist... Continue Reading →
