There is no denying that red dots on pistols are now the norm. Even a few years ago it was a fringe thing with practitioners praising the benefits, but most shooters were still using irons. Among training junkies now, I think we are at about 50% using dots, at least. The trend is certainly being... Continue Reading →
Review of the Mountain Man Medical Wind River Trauma Kit
I recently acquired the Mountain Man Medical Wind River trauma and first aid kit. I have two larger trauma kits that I have built out through buying and assembling different components, one that is in the home and one that is in the vehicle. These two kits contain gear to treat multiple casualties, not just... Continue Reading →
Review of the Mountain Man Medical Ankle Trauma Kit
I used to carry medical gear on my ankle and I did so for a while. I eventually abandoned this practice and went to carrying a SOFT-T Wide and small pack of hemostatic gauze on a Phlster Flat Pack, which fits easily in my pocket. While the ankle rig was able to carry more gear,... Continue Reading →
More Terrorism on the Horizon: Prepare Accordingly
I was a college student in my senior year of undergraduate when 9/11 happened. There were no smart phones then, so I did not see the news of the incident pop up on an iPhone news feed. I did, however, receive a call from a friend who was already at work and saw it happen... Continue Reading →
Review of Craft Holsters Open Top Leather Belt Holster
I have not used a leather holster in a long, long time. When I started carrying two decades ago I used leather exclusively. While kydex was certainly around, it was not the standard that it is now. Once I switched to kydex I never looked back. Kydex, if made well, is rugged, requires little break-in... Continue Reading →