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.
The Ka Bar TDI Knife
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 →
Handgun Skills: Press Check Reality
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 →
The Continuing Evolution of EDC
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 →
Security and Self-Defense in the Workplace
There is no lack of discussion on self-defense these days among tactical circles. Ironically, workplace security and self-defense still get less of the lion’s share of thought, even though workplace violence is one of the most common forms of criminal assault. There are a number of things to consider for your personal safety regardless of... Continue Reading →
Reliability in Small Auto Pistols
As a general rule, the smaller an auto loading pistol becomes, the more finicky the mechanical operation. Spring tensions and slide mass all work together to make an auto loader operate dependably. Small guns are harder to refine to reliability. They also typically exhibit far shorter longevity. For these reasons I prefer the small frame... Continue Reading →
Gear Guilt
If you have been a shooter for any amount of time you probably suffer from some degree of “gear guilt.” This is a combination of being guilty for having no further use for a particular piece of gear, as well as paying money for it to begin with. You all know what I mean. If... Continue Reading →
