Complacency is the great enemy of mankind. For rather fragile physical creatures we tend to get comfortable in our environment. The “it won’t happen to me” mentality affects us all: some far more than others, but it does affect each and every one of us. If you read this blog there is a high likelihood... Continue Reading →
Recently I have been using an inside-the-waistband holster for my Glock 26 called the Torsion, manufactured by Bravo Concealment, a holster company that specializes in kydex designs. One thing that immediately stands out is that Bravo Concealment products are very reasonably priced compared to many other options in terms of all-kydex designs. They manufacture a... Continue Reading →
Exercise is of extreme importance for all people. As is the agenda of this blog we look at the world of self-defense and personal protection. From that perspective exercise is an integral component to your ability to fight and defend yourself. This, of course, is just one of the many life benefits to exercise, but... Continue Reading →
I have used Streamlight products for quite a few years now. I have used several Polytac series lights as long gun lights and I have carried numerous Protac series lights. I have had seven Protac lights, none have failed. My favorite has been the Protac 1L model due to its small size yet considerable output.... Continue Reading →
Last year I became interested in having a handy general-purpose rifle that is light to carry in the woods for extended periods and that makes a good trunk gun: something that is very rugged. I began researching modern scout rifles, guns that are to some extent derived from Jeff Cooper’s original idea. These bolt guns... Continue Reading →
Knowing how to speak, believe it or not, is an essential element of self-defense. I have written a number of articles on the general subjects of contact management and de-escalation. These skills are just as important as knowing how to draw your firearm. If you have not researched and trained in this skillset I would... Continue Reading →
I highly encourage training with good instructors at any opportunity you can manage. All good shooters, especially those who are instructors themselves, are life-long students of the craft that seek out knowledge from others at all opportunities. As a guy who is busy with family and work my ability to take training is more limited... Continue Reading →
I find it interesting that a lot of shooters get more hung up on the speed of their reload than on the speed of their first shot from a concealed holster. Granted, for competitive shooters who often perform several reloads on even a single stage the speed of the reload is important and this is... Continue Reading →
Small revolvers, in particular the light weight variants, prove versatile secondary weapons. My bug (backup gun) has been a Ruger LCR for some years now. The truth is, I usually do not carry a bug on a daily basis, but I sometimes carry a bug if traveling. The bug also serves other purposes for myself:... Continue Reading →
This past year has been one of significantly more work with a revolver than I usually do. This was fostered by my acquisition of a Ruger SP101 in early 2017 which quickly usurped my Ruger LCR as my primary deep concealment gun. The LCR and other such light weight small revolvers are ideal for pocket,... Continue Reading →
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