I have been a fan of, and carrier of, the Ka Bar TDI knife for quite some time now. I am not a knife guru by any means, though I have some training in edged weapons, but I consider a knife a must-carry rescue tool. Therefore, since it is an essential tool, I also consider... Continue Reading →
In the 21st Century, the prepared citizen carries emergency medical gear: in particular, gear to stop traumatic bleeding. A trauma kit is quite similar in role to a handgun: if you actually need it, then nothing else will do. If you are switched on enough to carry a firearm you need to be carrying a... Continue Reading →
The ongoing war on terror has ushered in many beneficial advancements in fighting and emergency medical treatment, some of which have drastically influenced the world of civilian self-defense. The ability to both inflict trauma and treat it has emerged as the mandatory paradigm among those who believe in self-reliance and preparedness. The carry of medical... Continue Reading →
IDPA seems to switch up their rules and scoring systems every year. Quite frankly, I don’t even worry about it, I just shoot the occasional match and have fun. Of late, they have implemented a 25 round course of fire as an optional qualifier match. The current standard qualifier is 70 rounds, the old one... Continue Reading →
This past week we witnessed yet another spate of sickos murdering innocent people in two different active shooter events, one in Texas and one in Ohio. Of course, the usual suspects are proposing passing laws that would have no effect in mitigating such incidents. Of course, we have arguments over the classification of terrorism. As... Continue Reading →
This is the second interview I have done with Jeff Anderson of Modern Combat and Survival. If you are interested in protecting yourself from the worst-case scenario that mob violence can pose, I think you will find some good material in this discussion. Check it out here.
I will say up front, as I have written a number of times before, I am by no means a “knife fighter.” I am generally a “fight avoider” and a knife fight would be the sort of conflict I would truly wish to avoid at all costs. I am, however, a proponent of always carrying... 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 →
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 →
