The concealed handgun has two primary attributes: First, it gives you a weapon that extends in function beyond contact distance which can be carried on the person. Second, it gives you the ability to keep said weapon concealed on your person. If you open carry you throw away the second attribute, which is a significant... Continue Reading →
While it is undeniable that Pat McNamara brings a good deal of entertainment value to the shooting and personal protection world, he is also exceedingly knowledgeable and skilled both as a practitioner and instructor. I read his book, Sentinel: Become the Agent in Charge of Your Own Protection Detail some time ago. McNamara approaches the... Continue Reading →
I strongly promote settling on a “family” of guns as your primary defensive handgun option. Personally, I use the Glock 9mm family, in particular the Glock 19 and Glock 26. I don’t bother with the small-frame Glocks like the model 43 because they don’t accept the standard magazines. Being restricted to model specific single-stack magazines... Continue Reading →
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.
