I settled on the Ruger LCR platform a long time ago, choosing it over the Smith and Wesson J Frame options or the small 380 autos for my deep concealment and backup gun needs. Overall, I have always liked the gun for its purpose, but I was never quite satisfied with the stocks, or grip,... Continue Reading →
The threat of Jihadi terrorism is a constant in our modern world. Fortunately, in the United States, it is rarely derived from our citizen population, but due to the influx of illegal immigrants over the past several years, we are more vulnerable then ever to terrorism. The new development in Syria is concerning. the toppling... Continue Reading →
Most often I carry only one gun on-person. I carry either my primary Glock 26 or my deep concealment Ruger LCR. These have become the only two guns that I carry for the past decade, as they both prove ideal in dimensions and capability for myself and my needs. While I train a lot with... Continue Reading →
In the world of good flashlights Surefire seems to still reign supreme in terms of brand recognition. Certainly for good reason. While not cheap, Surefire is consistently solid quality. There is also Modlite, a very high-end brand of flashlight, though more boutique and not as widely circulated as Surefire. With that said, I have had... Continue Reading →
Pertaining to the use of the pistol, efficiency of movement separates high performers from casual shooters. This is not unique to shooting; all high-end athletes focus on making their movement efficient. In particular, I want to speak to movement in the draw from concealment, as this is a skillset that is rife with excess movement... Continue Reading →
You know him, you love him, we have all been reading his articles since we were kids, the one and only, Massad Ayoob. Although I have read almost everything he ever wrote, I never took one of his classes until this past weekend. I know, shame on me. John Murphy of FPF Training, the self-defense... Continue Reading →
What is the greatest Christmas movie of all time? It’s a Wonderful Life? A Christmas Story? Jingle All the Way? Of course not. The greatest Christmas movie of all time is Die Hard. Now, Die Hard is a typical, over-the-top, unrealistic action movie, but truly entertaining. Side note, gun handling in many modern movies has,... Continue Reading →
Love him or hate him, there is no denying that Donald Trump is talented. Despite his many talents, though, he has proven to be a terrible “Hitler.” The fact that Trump won with a significant mandate the popular vote, and pulled the bulk of votes from a range of racial and religious minority groups, has... Continue Reading →
I am not a fanboy of Sig optics. For example, pertaining to their rifle scopes, I, personally, prefer Leupold or Vortex. For pistol red dots, I far prefer Trijicon or Holosun. There is, however, one exception: the Sig Romeo 5 Generally, with optics, you get what you pay for. In the case of the Sig... Continue Reading →
There is a very simple statement that goes back decades as a general principle for predicting the outcome of elections and political change: “It’s the economy, stupid!” I first heard that from my astute father as a child, and I heard it again in politics classes in college. When people are having difficulty making ends... Continue Reading →
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