For many years I trained with and carried the same gun. Eventually, I switched to utilizing a dedicated training, and dedicated carry, gun. there is a lot of merit for most people to apply most of their practice time to a single gun, but a similar platform is the next best thing. Modern pistols are... Continue Reading →
The irony remains that AIWB carry (appendix position) of guns is nothing new at all. Cowboys often did it, officers in colonial days put flintlock pistols in that position, and even the Caribbean pirates typically wore their black powder pistols forward of the hips. The advantage of appendix carry was not lost entirely in the... Continue Reading →
As I have reached middle age, with many irons in the fire and many obligations, time is the one commodity I have too little of. As this reality has taken a firmer grasp, I have become a hardliner for only training what is relevant. Yes, Bob Vogel and a few other very top shooters seem... Continue Reading →
I have found that the vast majority of people who claim to always carry a full-size service pistol actually do; when they carry. Anyone who claims to only carry a full-size gun might be telling the truth, but they don’t carry all the time. if you say you do, spare me. the only guys who... Continue Reading →
I hate ankle carry. I can’t stand it. I used ankle carry quite extensively in years past for deep concealment needs when dressed formally, but the advent of such deep concealment solutions as the Phlster Enigma have eliminated my need for it to accommodate such dress. For medical, I daily pocket carry a minimalist kit... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
For many years, I suffered with chronic GAS. Gear Acquisition Syndrome. If you are a serious shooter, or firearms enthusiast to any extent, you might suffer from this affliction as well. GAS is not unique to the firearms world. In fact, I had it as bad or worse years ago when I was a very... Continue Reading →
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