Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.
Top Concealed Carry Errors Explained
Are you making these errors?
Double Action Only Rationale
Massad Ayoob schools us on the history of the double action trigger pull and how it was once the dominant action choice for American cops. I still have a couple third generation DAO Smith and Wesson 9mm pistols. I think that they are mechanically the simplest autopistols to operate. That’s a real advantage for a shooter who doesn’t want to invest time and money in practice/training. They are essentially 15-shot 9mm revolvers and would still make a great choice for an unenthusiastic shooter who wants a home defense weapon.
Brenneke Shotgun Slugs for Hunting
If you need deep penetration for hunting or otherwise, the Brenneke shotgun slugs fit the bill.
The Political Lens & Standard
Kevin Davis describes the state of modern-day policing.
Study – Rapid Weght Cuts By MMA Fighter Linked to Renal Damage
Cutting weight through dehydration is a bad plan.
55gr 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington Ammunition Comparison
With ammo available being spotty right now, most of use will shoot whatever we find on sale. With that said, should you find multiple brands available, this article provides quality accuracy and velocity data for several of the most common 55 grain .223 loads.
BCM Training Tip – Sling Setup
Larry Vickers discusses optimal sling set up.
How To Stay Safe in a Hotel
The author here seems a bit paranoid to me, but he provides good safety tips for hotels. I don’t think everyone needs to follow all of his advice all the time, but it is certainly sound.
Night Vision 101 with Don Edwards
A night vision primer.
To Push? Part 2
“You cannot exceed your ability; trying to do so invites failure.” Read his book Practical Shooting, Beyond Fundamentals.
WHEELGUN WEDNESDAY…The Smith & Wesson Model 327 PC and the Fricke Archangel
Sherman shows off a nice revolver/holster combination for you wheelgun fans.
Physical Strength, Fighting Ability Revealed In Human Faces
Very interesting article here for those who study the warrior sciences…
People judge fighting ability by looking at faces and upper body strength. There isn’t much you can do about your facial structure, but it seems that you may be able to avoid some conflicts if you build some muscle (at least in the upper body). People will judge you to be a better fighter, regardless of your actual abilities.
Mike Seeklander Teaches Us How To Suck Less With A Rifle!
Mike Seeklander gives us some rifle shooting tips.
Information Gathering During Possible Civil Unrest
Civil unrest will not be stopping just because the Chauvin trial came to an end. It’s best to prepare yourself for the next wave. To go along with the article linked above, you should also read Urban Violence Spikes, U.S. Murder Rates Back to 1990s Levels.
home defense against a mob
Massad Ayoob details how defending oneself against mobs is not just a modern phenomena.
11 Secretive Spots to Hide Valuables in Your Home
Some good hiding spots here.
PCC Drills With The EPC Defensive and Competitive
Drills to practice with your pistol caliber carbine.
Guile > Gadgets
“Developing “sly and cunning intelligence,” the ability to make optimal choices about how to use those gadgets, and when and where to use them to greatest effect is often painful and unpleasant. Like many tasks which are hard and humbling, the temptation to ignore and rationalize avoidance of difficulty and humility is powerful, and if we surrender to it, it can easily lead us down the path of failure. “Humans are more important than hardware,” simply means that it’s people who are formidable and effective, and hardware merely enhances their formidability and effectiveness. A subtle distinction, but in my opinion a very important one.”
Trust No One: an insider’s perspective
One of the best articles Todd Green ever wrote.
Fire in the Dark: Men and Gods
What I’m reading…
The latest from Jack Donovan.
Smith & Wesson to Discontinue Shield 1.0 Models Effective Immediately
If you want one of the original Smith and Wesson Shields, get one early. They aren’t making any more.
Grappling Defender Puts Attacker To Sleep
Having the ability and calmness under pressure to put your attacker to sleep is a nice option to have.
Review: Taylor’s & Company 1860 Army Snubnose
If I was legally or otherwise prohibited from owning a cartridge firing handgun, this would probably be my first choice.
1977 American Handgunner
Last week I posted a link to a full PDF copy of a 1978 issue of American Handgunner. Here is one to an even older 1977 edition. It’s cool to look back on the history of the shooting industry like this.
7 Best Self Defense Knives Under $300
Some quality defensive knife options here. For another excellent article from the same site, check out Hiking Survival: 13 Ways to Stay Alive in the Woods.
Defensive Gun Uses By People Legally Carrying Guns: Cases From February to March 2020
This is a good reference for understanding typical situations where normal armed citizens use firearms to defend themselves.
How to Sight In a Rifle Scope
Lucky Gunner puts out more excellent information. This installment teaches you how to sight in your rifle.
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