The firearms community is a true sucker for fads and fashion. It also has a higher ratio of self-proclaimed experts than any other field, most of which are not qualified to weigh in on anything. Just as we have a raging, decades-long debate over 45 acp vs. 9mm (the stupidest debate in our sphere), so... Continue Reading →
Looming Terrorism: A Survival Plan for the Armed Citizen
For those paying attention, there is much chatter among current and ex-intelligence people regarding a looming, seemingly inevitable, terror attack on the American homeland. Is it certain to happen? No. However, due to the Afghanistan withdrawal, open border, and complete lack of national security in the past several years, it is naive to think it... Continue Reading →
Weekly Threat Analysis: Armed Citizen Response to Terror
Weekly Update: https://youtu.be/no3a01_2jEs
Strong Side Draw Technique
I have carried AIWB almost exclusively for many years now. However, I carried strong-side for a long time before that. This probably dates me, but my first real carry setup was a full-size 1911 in an OWB leather holster, strong-side-hip, under unbuttoned, open-front shirts. I later moved to a Glock 19, strong-side, inside the waistband,... Continue Reading →
The EDC Handgun as Part of your Personal Protection System
I have been outspoken in my opposition to the so-called “carry rotation” that a lot of concealed carriers seem to utilize. Now, most people probably need at least two different guns to stay armed at most times; if subscribing to “carry enough gun,” then you might have a full-size or compact auto of some kind,... Continue Reading →
Walther PDP: The Best Polymer Pistol?
I first shot the Walther PPQ quite a many years ago and I was immediately amazed at how good the factory trigger was. At the time, it was, undoubtedly, the best striker-fired factory trigger available. The ergonomics of the grip and controls were also excellent. The PPQ, which was the predecessor to the PDP, was... Continue Reading →
