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 →
So, with the advent of the Ruger LCP Max, a tiny pocket pistol that holds 10 rounds of 380 ACP in the flush-fit magazine, the snub revolver must certainly be dead now, right? This is not a new argument. The older generation of polymer 380 pocket pistols, such as the original Ruger LCP, the Smith... Continue Reading →
Any amount of force-on-force and managing unknown contacts training quickly illuminates the usefulness of OC Spray. Consider it a eye jab in a can. Being able to poke an aggressor in the eyes before he is at contact distance is a good thing. Yet, OC Spray gets ignored, or even belittled, by all but the... Continue Reading →
I have carried a “tactical light” my entire adult life. When I was in my early twenties LED technology had just become a thing. I remember having a 40 lumen light and being amazed how bright it was. It was a tiny thing that blew away the big D-Cell mag lights. Wow, times have changed. ... Continue Reading →
As I continue to train in and practice personal protection my evaluation of the world that surrounds me continues to evolve. A thought exercise that I have done for quite a few years now is try to prioritize the most essential elements of self-defense for the civilian. Occasionally, my criteria changes based on my further... Continue Reading →
I have carried in the appendix position almost exclusively for quite some time now. My primary reason for switching to AIWB was concealment, but upon making the switch I realized many other significant advantages, including the speed of the draw. Before making this switch to exclusive appendix carry I often used the mode for many... Continue Reading →
I seldom travel far from home anymore, but in years past I often would be several hours drive from home for my work. I would routinely work at different office locations that were between two and five hours drive from home. It was always on my mind: what would happen if an emergency situation occurred... Continue Reading →
I carry OC Spray daily, all the time, even though I always carry a handgun. I have taken OC Spray training from different instructors who specialize in it as I consider it an integral part of civilian oriented self-defense. OC Spray fills a completely different defensive role than does the handgun. The pistol is a... Continue Reading →
First, let me say that you must be cognizant of the laws in the jurisdiction where you hunt. Some states, or some state or federal lands, etc…, have laws or ordinances that prohibit concealed carry while hunting in the field. For the majority of the nation that is exempt from such stupidity, there is no... Continue Reading →
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