I am outspoken in my love for small-frame revolvers, even though I am not necessarily a revolver “enthusiast.” What I mean is, I would never carry a revolver over a double-stack auto loader if not restricted due to dress or circumstance. Since I live according to reality, I occasionally need deep concealment, and I have... Continue Reading →
Author and self-defense aficionado Skip Coryell hosts The Home Defense Show. It is an excellent podcast and I had the pleasure of being featured on it this past week. Tune in to hear a good discussion on home defense, in particular, how to safely answer your front door and deal with unexpected visitors. Also, check... Continue Reading →
A clear example of why the anti-gunners love Europe is seen in the advice given to the British public in how to respond to a terror attack: they are instructed to Run, Hide, Tell. Tell, like you would tell on a bully in grade school. At least FEMA’s advice, as flawed as it is, suggests... Continue Reading →
Your gun does you no good if it is not ready to fire if needed. You need to assure that the gun is chambered when you carry it. There seems to be two camps of thought regarding doing press checks: those who say you have to press check every single time you put the gun... Continue Reading →
In over two years of writing on this blog, it has occurred to me, that I have not done any book reviews thus far outside of a single article I did in which I recommended what I consider to be the top works on self-defense that everyone should read. Well, considering the fact that you... Continue Reading →
Not long ago I wrote an article speaking of “the compromise gun.” I propose the idea that shooters are best served by minimizing the guns they use and train with to only those that are needed as rotating platforms can undermine your skills development. However, most shooters need a compromise gun, whether it be a... Continue Reading →
I have carried medical gear on my person on a daily basis for quite a few years now. The primary medical device that is always with me is a tourniquet. I have carried compromise versions of this tool in the past, but as of late I have made the dedication to carry only a combat-proven... Continue Reading →
So, how much are we actually giving up when we use a small gun compared to a standard size service pistol? Obviously, it depends on the shooter, and it depends on just how small we are talking about going with the gun selection. I am under no delusions that a Ruger LCP will provide the... Continue Reading →
If you have been hesitant to invest in a professionally installed and monitored home security system, or if you have disbanded such a service because you were not happy with it, how can you adequately secure your home on your own? One of the obvious advantages that a monitored system will have is the automatic... Continue Reading →
Any of you that carry a gun on a daily basis are probably well familiar with my plight: the continual evolution of the EDC. The gear we carry changes, and the way in which we carry it changes. I think we all strive to find the optimum between utility and realistic comfort and convenience. Having... Continue Reading →
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