Guns are machines and as such they can malfunction. I have trained with a lot of people and it seems every instructor puts his or her own spin on how to clear malfunctions. It almost appears that malfunction clearance is a badge of honor in which to stake out your own niche. This is a... Continue Reading →
Concealment Rules the Day: Especially During SHTF
The concealed handgun has two primary attributes: First, it gives you a weapon that extends in function beyond contact distance which can be carried on the person. Second, it gives you the ability to keep said weapon concealed on your person. If you open carry you throw away the second attribute, which is a significant... Continue Reading →
Long Gun Efficacy in Civilian Self-Defense
Let me say from the very beginning, before anyone gets hysterical and accuses me of being an inti-gunner (imagine): I think every American that believes in individual liberty should own and know how to use an AR15 or similar rifle, and should have the magazines, accessories, body armor, and plate carrier to go along with... Continue Reading →
Coronavirus: The Real Lesson to Learn
So, as a moderate prepper myself I am compelled to broach this subject. As of now there seems to be two extremes concerning the emerging spread of Coronavirus: those who are already labeling it a pandemic, and those who say it is not an issue, less problem then even the common flu. So, is it... Continue Reading →
My Three Favorite Tools of Preparedness
If I could only have three tools of preparedness and personal protection it would be a handgun, a blade, and a good light. The three pictured here are my favorites of each and represent my daily carry. In particular, this is a Glock 26 Gen 3, a Ka Bar TDI knife, and a Streamlight Protac... Continue Reading →
Gun Control is Rooted in State Worship
I have found a consistent pattern among leftists who are fanatical Second Amendment haters: they worship the state. Government is their god. While the average democrat typically votes for other issues, guns not factoring heavily into the agenda, the far-left commies that truly hate private gun ownership do so for a singular reason: it is... Continue Reading →
Shooting the Handgun is a Very Perishable Skill
This past week I finally made it back to the range after two months of no shooting. I usually don’t shoot at all in January as I am often traveling that time of year, but this year it has been a bit longer than usual due to some unexpected demands that have come up. In... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Sentinel by Pat McNamara
While it is undeniable that Pat McNamara brings a good deal of entertainment value to the shooting and personal protection world, he is also exceedingly knowledgeable and skilled both as a practitioner and instructor. I read his book, Sentinel: Become the Agent in Charge of Your Own Protection Detail some time ago. McNamara approaches the... Continue Reading →
The Family of Guns and Magazine Compatibility
I strongly promote settling on a “family” of guns as your primary defensive handgun option. Personally, I use the Glock 9mm family, in particular the Glock 19 and Glock 26. I don’t bother with the small-frame Glocks like the model 43 because they don’t accept the standard magazines. Being restricted to model specific single-stack magazines... Continue Reading →
Flashlights for the Concealed Carrier
If you carry a gun an additional item that should go along with you every time you walk out the door is a white light of some kind. Everyone is well served by carrying a light as they prove enormously useful on a daily basis. For a gun carrier, however, the light serves a second... Continue Reading →
