Nothing chaps my ass like having to travel to “non-permissive environments,” particularly in reference to entire states or cities. Court buildings and other federal locations are typically restricted and this is unlikely to change. The states and cities that prohibit the carry of defensive firearms are obviously populated with people who like having their betters,... Continue Reading →
So, what does Frank Serpico, the famous whistleblower NYPD cop, my own father, and yours truly, all have in common? We all, at some point in our lives, carried a Browning Hi Power. Springfield Armory has released their updated production of the Hi Power and that has led me to reminisce about this particular gun... Continue Reading →
I recently acquired the Mountain Man Medical Wind River trauma and first aid kit. I have two larger trauma kits that I have built out through buying and assembling different components, one that is in the home and one that is in the vehicle. These two kits contain gear to treat multiple casualties, not just... Continue Reading →
I have garnered some hate from quite a few of the carbine enthusiasts out there due to my repeated declarations that the armed citizen will fight with the handgun, especially outside of the home, and the truck gun and other such notions are worth little more than a means of arming car thieves. I stand... Continue Reading →
So, I finally published a book that I actually finished writing almost two years ago. For some reason, I procrastinated on actually publishing it, but I finally did. The irony is that the book was almost compete before the pandemic of 2020 set in. In a post-COVID world preparedness books seem to be a bit... Continue Reading →
I used to carry medical gear on my ankle and I did so for a while. I eventually abandoned this practice and went to carrying a SOFT-T Wide and small pack of hemostatic gauze on a Phlster Flat Pack, which fits easily in my pocket. While the ankle rig was able to carry more gear,... Continue Reading →
Most concealed carriers need two carry handguns: a primary carry option, and a deep concealment option. If you are an avid outdoorsman who spends time in bear country, you might need three: a primary, a deep concealment, and a woods gun in the form of a magnum revolver or auto loader. Most, however, are well... Continue Reading →
This Tuesday we had Annette Evans on the CCX2 Show. Even though Annette is a serious shooter, she focuses heavily on the many other aspects of personal security that are important, particularly for women. If you are a lady who is interested in personal protection, or if you are a man who wants some great... Continue Reading →
I have always loved the 1911. I carried and shot 1911s almost exclusively for the first decade of my concealed carry life. In fact, I was “that guy” who considered the 1911 God’s gun and everything else was second-rate (especially the Tactical Tupperware). In my teen years I was first introduced to Glock and the... Continue Reading →
So, at this point, every guy and his brother has weighed in to tell you that the Phlster Enigma is a game changer, and it is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Well, not prone to jump on bandwagons, I only recently acquired an Enigma, which I paid for as I do not have a... Continue Reading →
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