Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Pros & Cons Of Fanny Pack Concealed Carry I carry in a fanny pack almost exclusively at the gym as well as when I walk, hike, run, or cycle. It is a very useful […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The thin line between safety and tragedy: Muzzle control in policing I’m glad this topic is receiving some attention. I fear, however, if we become too dogmatic or too “safe” we will be endangering […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Level 4 Plates: Body Armor Buyer’s Guide An excellent review of plate body armor options. Shelley Hill: Recognizing Types of Smiles to Trust Being able to effectively “read” facial expressions is a […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Full Recordings of Free Public Webinar on Ten Essential Observations on Guns in America Dr. Yamane is placing recordings of his “Sociology of Guns” classes online for free. I had the opportunity to watch […]
*I’ve been teaching out of state for the past two weeks. In every class I’ve taught, students have expressed concerns about potential upcoming political/election riots. They are fearful that things will heat up again like they did a few years ago. In every class, I had students asking me about carrying a long gun in […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Essential Concealed Carry Accessories This information is obvious for many of you. Unfortunately, there is a large percentage of concealed carriers who ignorantly reject reality. R.O.C.kin’ that Revolver With Red Dot Have […]
Last Sunday I taught a shotgun class. A curious thing happened. I snapped a quick picture and shared it on Facebook the day after the class. Here’s what I posted: “A thought for all you folks who prefer bird shot for self defense… In the shotgun class I taught yesterday, […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Federal’s #1 Buck Is Back When this load was originally introduced, it produced a much tighter pattern. It will still likely be a great home defense load. Thunderstick Summit After Action Report […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Ayoob: Is Ankle Carry a Good (or Bad) Idea? Massad discusses ankle carry. On the same topic, you might also enjoy How to Carry and Deploy an Ankle Gun. Music and Behavior I’m a […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Concealed Carry And Your Family I get more questions about family safety issues than any other topic on my site. Being a single guy who has never been married and has no kids, I […]
A student recently asked me a question about Federal’s FliteControl (FFC) eight-pellet 00 buck shot loads. This is the tightest patterning load on the market and is often difficult to obtain. Over the last few months, several shooters have reported that the new stock eight-pellet load was not patterning as tightly as the […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. A BUG From My Pocket It’s tough to beat a J-frame or LCR carried in a pocket for some low-threat self protection scenarios. Armed Lifestyle Magazine Issue 10 Some useful articles in […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Flying With Firearms In The United States Tim Herron discusses how to smoothly fly with your firearms. I agree with his advice. I’ve flown 47 flights with guns this calendar year already and did […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Do You Really Have to Clean Your Guns? If you keep your guns well lubricated, they can go a long time between cleanings. Why Your EDC Won’t Be Enough (and How To […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Handling Patient Firearms for EMS Professionals I: Pistols This is an excellent article for my fire/EMS readers. You should also read the author’s thoughts on a civilian battle belt. The Best AR-15 […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Right Tools for the Job: A Personal Journey into Appendix Carry A deep dive into some of the finer points of appendix carry. Zeroing Your Dot Great information for you dot […]
A little more than a week ago I taught my defensive shotgun class at Blackwing Shooting Center in Delaware, Ohio. I only do this class a couple times a year and usually learn as much from the students as they learn from me. In large classes like this one (21 students), I have a real-world […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Ayoob on Handguns Massad Ayoob provides an argument for carrying a high capacity handgun. I appreciate Mas’ shout out and his commentary in this article as well. Book Review: “No Safe Alternative” […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. One-Handed Shooting: Your Life May Depend On It Most people don’t do enough one-handed shooting. Subjective vs Objective: Choosing Medical Gear ” There are either no studies, third party reviews, or data […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. July Rangemaster Newsletter Please check out the monthly Rangemaster newsletter. Someone you know might get a mention. Civilian AED Ownership. Yup, It’s a Thing. Jonathan Willis discusses a piece of medical gear […]
