The past two years have witnessed a dearth of ammunition availability and sky-high prices on anything that actually is available. Likewise, guns themselves were hard to find for a long time, although that particular shortage has greatly subsided at the time of this writing. I suspect that the ammunition crisis will not subside for some... Continue Reading →
So, what does Frank Serpico, the famous whistleblower NYPD cop, my own father, and yours truly, all have in common? We all, at some point in our lives, carried a Browning Hi Power. Springfield Armory has released their updated production of the Hi Power and that has led me to reminisce about this particular gun... Continue Reading →
I get it, the Sig P365 changed everything. Before it the king of small autos was the Smith and Wesson Shield. At that time the Shield brought to bear a single-stack profile, actually shot well for such a small gun, and it was reliable. It was, undoubtedly, my favorite of the “single-stack” 9mm micro pistols. ... Continue Reading →
Guns are machines and as such they can malfunction. I have trained with a lot of people and it seems every instructor puts his or her own spin on how to clear malfunctions. It almost appears that malfunction clearance is a badge of honor in which to stake out your own niche. This is a... Continue Reading →
This past week I finally made it back to the range after two months of no shooting. I usually don’t shoot at all in January as I am often traveling that time of year, but this year it has been a bit longer than usual due to some unexpected demands that have come up. In... Continue Reading →
If interested, check out this discussion with Modern Combat and Survival on shooting on the move. We delve into some of the misunderstandings regarding this skill as it is being taught in most defensive shooting courses and how it applies to real-world self-defense. Click to Listen
One of my favorite podcasts is In the Rabbit Hole Urban Survival. While I listen to a number of prepper podcasts this particular one offers the most diverse span of topics and guests that I have found. I discovered ITRH some time back and I have listened to every episode since and have even gone... 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 →
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 →
This year I have been pursuing some training in things I don’t do well. Imagine that! As a shooter I fight the trap that many shooters do: becoming myopic on just the firearm and the related skill set. Even among serious shooters I find a skill that most are weak in is contact distance shooting. ... Continue Reading →
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