A Personal Firearms System

Many experienced concealed carriers settle on a two-gun system: a primary carry gun that is more capable, ranging from micro 9mm autos up to full-size service pistols, as well as something smaller, favoring snub revolvers or the very tiny pocket pistols chambered in 380acp.  I believe you need to have both options to stay armed... Continue Reading →

The Sub-Compact Pistol: Ideal Carry

Like much in life, handgun size is a compromise.  There are some people who do carry full-size service pistols, typified by the Glock 17 and the Smith and Wesson M&P.  realistically, this is difficult for most people to do if they want to truly conceal the gun.  The ubiquitous Glock 19 has been so well-received... Continue Reading →

Strong Side Carry: Just for Fudds?

I admit, I have not carried a gun on strong side while out in public in, literally, years.  I find AIWB carry superior for a variety of reasons.  And, I would say that a majority of squared-away guys now carry AIWB, the concealment and speed benefits begin obvious.  So, carrying on the side of your... Continue Reading →

Training with one Platform

I like guns, just like the next guy.  As shooters, there is an inclination to acquire gear.  It seems boring to use only one kind of gun when we have so much to choose from.  Between all the Glocks, M&Ps, Staccatos, Walthers, and every other great thing, gotta have’m all, right? The problem remains that... Continue Reading →

The Bag Gun: Is it Viable?

Even amidst the constant discussion in the self-defense and “tactical” community regarding the looming threat of terrorism, I continue to urge focus on handgun skills as, inevitably, if the armed civilian finds himself/herself at ground zero, that is what you are far more likely to be armed with rather than a long gun.  Over the... Continue Reading →

Enhanced Carry During Heightened Threat

While many in the firearms and preparedness community get fixated on rifles and plate carriers during times of heightened threat, I seek to draw the armed citizen back into this reality: you are most likely to face the monsters with your handgun, because the monsters strike in public locations where they anticipate little resistance.  You... Continue Reading →

Strategies for Adding Extended Carry Gear

I regularly carry a Glock 26, spare magazine, light, knife, OC Spray, and a tourniquet as my standard EDC.  These items go in my waistline or in my front pockets, along with keys and a phone, etc…   Statistically speaking, this should be ample gear to resolve the kind of predatory violence that a common citizen... Continue Reading →

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