This is a topic that amazes me because I can’t believe it is still a thing. The fact that some people still carry small-of-the-back may not be surprising when considering that a huge percentage of the population smokes a pack or more of cigarettes a day. Humans have an innate draw to that which is... Continue Reading →
Had a great discussion with USA Carry and Concealed Nation on the CCX2 show about justified force concerning some recent incidents, and a whole lot more. If interested, check it out here.
Well, we are there again. For those of you who were shooters in 2013, you may recall the great run on guns, and the great ammo drought of 2013. The ammunition market did not come back strong for a couple of years. We are there again, perhaps worse. The reality is, if you can get... Continue Reading →
When it comes to self-defense training, there are many gimmicks out there, a lot of idiots with naive followers, and, of course, a lot of excellent teachers and thought leaders as well. Sifting through the entire mashup can be the foremost challenge for many just getting into preparedness and self-defense. However, even for those who... Continue Reading →
The Ka Bar TDI is probably the most widely utilized blade of this design. Other makers, like Colonel Blades and Tops also produce knives that leverage the curved design of the TDI. This configuration looks odd at first glance, but upon training with it you can quickly realize the advantages in terms of pressing a... Continue Reading →
I was a guest on CCX2, a podcast collaboration between USA Carry and Concealed Nation, and we had a great discussion on things related to concealed carry, home carry, home invasion, preparedness, and a variety of other topics, answering listener questions. If interested your can check it out here: Concealed Carry Lifestyle Discussion
As a nation we are again engulfed in civil unrest. For those that live in urban or suburban areas such unrest is, along with natural disasters, an obvious reason that may force you to leave your home. No matter how well-provisioned your home is, and no matter how well-positioned it is within a stable environment,... Continue Reading →
I have penned a few articles in various places denouncing the concept of a “carry rotation” which involves switching carry guns on a daily basis. Such a practice diminishes proficiency as switching between platforms for no other purpose than the variety detracts from familiarization with your defensive tool. With that said, most concealed carriers need... Continue Reading →
You really need to practice your draw stroke, from concealment, and do it often. It is, perhaps, the most essential skill related to the defensive handgun. However, there are a number of variations on this draw stroke, and I am referring here only to the draw from a single carry mode. Even if you wear... Continue Reading →
A while back I moved to appendix carry exclusively. The benefits of wearing your gun forward of your hips are numerous. Likewise, having a knife forward of the hips, accessible to the support hand, also makes good sense. The mechanics of the human body clearly function best when we conduct tasks in front of us... Continue Reading →
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