Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.
The Dangerous Ambiguity Of Qualification Drills
I hope all my police readers realize that every single cop who has ever been killed in a gunfight was considered “qualified” by his agency.
Reactionary Zones Part 4: The Closest Distance
You have far less time than you think you have.
2024 SHOT Show Roundup
New stuff for you revolver shooters.
Why Your Super Reliable Carry Gun Suddenly Becomes a Jam-O-Matic
Check your ammunition if your normally reliable defensive handgun starts having malfunctions on the range.
Candela vs Lumens: What Are They and Why Care?
I get this question a lot in my handgun classes.
Brave Bystanders Beat Up Knife-Wielding Assailant
Would you get involved in an incident like this? Not me. “Not my people, not my problem.”
How to Find an Apple AirTag Hidden in Your Car
This is becoming more and more common. To understand how criminals use this technology, watch How Apple AirTags are being used by criminals.
Realities and Legalities of Child Snatching
Melody writes an excellent three part series examining all of the issues involved with defending your child from an abduction attempt. This is the link to the final segment, but links to parts one and two are in the first paragraph.
90-Second Skills Test: The 5-Yard Roundup
A shooting drill for your next range session. You may also like Dyal’s Par -5 Drill.
Financial Big Brother is Watching You
Financial surveillance targeting gun owners.
I Don’t Care
The longer I’m in the game, the more I embrace this perspective.
Do Women Actually Like Nice Guys? – Dr Robert Glover
This podcast is an excellent self improvement resource for my male readers, but I think females will find the perspective valuable as well. Near the end of the podcast, they were discussing how men should be more playful in their interactions with women to spark polarity. Dr. Glover made an interesting statement: “Only the irrational behavior survives.”
He used an example of funeral eulogies to illustrate his point. At a funeral, no one ever talks about the deceased in terms of being a good worker or spouse. They talk about the memorable irrational actions that the person took that led to funny stories and positive outcomes.
It caused me to think a bit. Almost all my good stories and life experiences come from irrational decisions. I hope you all have a completely irrational weekend.
And on the topic of relationships, I think Is there a modern mating and dating crisis? is the most accurate (even if painfully blunt) assessment of the modern dating environment that I have seen in some time.
The Shirt Target from 1929
An innovative target from almost 100 years ago.
How to Stipple The Grip On Your Polymer Pistol
It’s easier than you think it is. You can even use a $10 soldering iron if you don’t care that your gun looks like a cat chewed on it.
Emergency Communications: Baofeng and Beyond
Crisis communications basics.
Skull-Stomping Sacred Cows: Doctor’s Notes Don’t Apply
“If you can’t do a single full-body push-up, let alone 10, 20, 30, 40, etc, and you’re a grown-ass man, you are not “prepared” for a goddamned fist fight in the Wal-Mart parking lot, let alone a firefight in the Apocalypse.
Just do your fucking PT. Stop making excuses.”
Turning Your AR-15 into an M-16
It isn’t quite as easy to make your AR-15 fully automatic as the internet suggests.
The Myth of the Gray Man
I’m a 270-pound power lifter. I attract attention wherever I go. I’m not a good “gray man.” With that said, I am very cognizant not to make my appearance even more noticable by wearing the things Dave lists below.
What dressing like a gray man actually looks like isn’t a list of specific items but instead a moving target that depends on what other people do in the same area. However, you can make a list of what to avoid if you don’t want to look like a stereotypical gun owner, aside from avoiding camo. While none of these are a sure thing, and this list is far from exhaustive, they’re all positive indicators:
Any item with overt gun/knife branding
T-shirts with American flags on the sleeve
Wraparound sunglasses
G-Shock watches
Trail running shoes or “tactical” boots
Paracord bracelets
“Tactical” pants or shirts
Visible knife clips on pockets (especially multiples of them)
Limited Vision, Limited Interest in Understanding American Gun Culture
The disappointing reality of modern communication.
Kinesthetic Shooting – Killing a False God
A really deep dive into the topic of point shooting.
Conceal Carry During Pregnancy | The First Trimester
We need more articles about training/shooting/carrying for pregnant women.
Sling Bags: A Practical Solution for Carrying Essentials
While I don’t often carry my gun in a sling bag or backpack, I do think it’s a viable option for some folks. If you want to learn how to do it right, Bryan McKean and I will be teaching a “Covert Carbine” class in Ohio in May. I hope to see some of you there.
If you want some more information on the topic, you might enjoy reading Pack Report: Vertx Commuter Sling.
This Is The Most Powerful Way To Make Your Life Fantastic
Yes, I realize the irony of sharing this article on the internet.
You’ll live a better life after reading this piece no matter where you found it.
5 Gun-Handling Blanket Statements, Folded
“Nuance” is the modern-day “N-word.”
Will You Use Your CCW If You Are Attacked?
“Although skill, tactics and gear are important components in prevailing against an unprovoked attack, they do indeed take a back seat to mindset. If your head isn’t in the game, honed skill and the best gear money can buy will not save your bacon. A winner’s mindset is comprised of two elements: awareness and willingness.”
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