I have had a Ruger LCR for several years now and I have shot it quite a bit and carried it to a great extent. The LCR has two tremendous attributes: first, it has, bar none, the absolute best factory trigger of all small frame revolvers. Second, it is absurdly light. At only 13.5 ounces... Continue Reading →
I have met John Murphy, the lead instructor of FPF Training, a couple of times before. John is a firearms and self-defense trainer who also hosts many of the top names in the industry at his range in Culpepper, Virginia. Therefore, I have met him before when training with instructors he has hosted. I have... Continue Reading →
I am always skeptical of after-market magazines for handguns. Many shooters, myself included, have experienced a lot of reliability issues with various after-market magazines for various handgun platforms. When Magpul entered the market of manufacturing Glock magazines I was interested as Magpul makes only quality gear, in my experience, and their PMAG for the AR15... Continue Reading →
While I am primarily a handgunner in the field of personal protection the handgun related skillset is only one among many that a capable individual should be serious about. Many folks within the self-defense community have put together lists of critical skills to have, so this is obviously nothing new. However, what I am trying... Continue Reading →
There is an endless variety of gear that people carry on a daily basis. Those of us that believe in personal responsibility for our own safety carry weaponry of personal protection as well. If you read my work you probably carry a gun at least occasionally, though I hope you carry at all times possible. ... Continue Reading →
National disasters in our recent history such as hurricanes, fires, floods, or civil unrest, teach us that it is wise to be ready for such contingencies. However, while I am all for being prepared, I am not quite there with the people who have underground bunkers in the back yard. I don’t have a gas... Continue Reading →
The proper grip technique is an essential skill for utilizing a handgun for defensive applications. The more experienced I have become over the years as both a shooter and an instructor the more I have realized just how much of a factor the grip on the weapon plays. A good grip helps in making accurate... Continue Reading →
If you believe in self-preparedness you absolutely must carry a knife. Even if you don’t carry a gun you must carry a knife. Even if it is not a proper knife, carry a multi tool with a cutting blade. You are not equipped to face the dangers of this world if you have no cutting... Continue Reading →
I think a double-stack full-size or compact autoloader is the weapon of personal protection in the 21st Century due to the nature of the threat we now face. While still less common than average crime the possibility of facing multiple active shooters or terrorists now exists and having a handgun capable of offering at least... Continue Reading →
I am a proponent of minimizing your self-defense firearms arsenal. I don’t mean that you should only have a few guns, but I do believe the amount of defensive firearms you rely on should be kept to a minimum concerning different platforms. I am absolutely opposed to the “carry rotation” with defensive handguns. Carrying a... Continue Reading →
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