Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.
AR Magazines & Case for the 20-Round Mag with Steve “Yeti” Fisher
Steve Fisher discusses the utility of the 20-round AR-15 magazine.
Lubing Your GLOCK in … 3, 2, 1 Easy Steps
Useful for those of you who carry other semi-automatic handguns as well.
Pat Rogers Final Speech
Five years ago this week we lost legendary trainer Pat Rogers. Here is the last speech he gave before he died.
Tier None
“Most of what you see on social media and in pop culture sells you a depiction of martial culture in which the Tier 1 operators are the the pinnacle to aspire to.
In their own right, they absolutely are – but if you’re like the VAST majority of people, you’re #tiernone and you’re going to have to manage a far more broad spectrum of problems without operational slush funds, unlimited government support, or a shadowy world in which common laws don’t apply.
Start thinking in these terms. There’s nothing wrong with being Tier None, and you can still work towards an elite level of competence… it just means shucking the distractions and reevaluating the mission of how best to keep your people safe.”
DEFENSIVE RIFLES LEVER GUN RESURGENCE | What Was Old Is New Again
If semi auto rifles are restricted by future legislation, it might be a good idea to have one of these things in your safe. I would not feel undergunned with a .357/.44/.30-30 lever gun for defensive use.
Appendix Carry (AIWB) Basics: Keep it Secret. Keep it Safe.
“Usually, when somebody says they’ve tried appendix carry and then they immediately decide they don’t like it, it’s because they’re using the wrong kind of holster. That’s almost guaranteed to not work. You have to use a holster that is specifically designed for appendix carry. And I don’t mean just an inside the waistband holster with a neutral cant. You’ve got to get a holster with some really specific design features like pushing the muzzle away from the body and getting the grip tucked in toward the body. Those features are really important for comfort and concealment.”
Absolute truth. I appendix carry every day. Spencer Keepers makes the best AIWB holsters I’ve tried.
The Myth of Cover VS Concealment
People don’t tend to shoot what they can’t see, but this isn’t absolute. A friend was involved in a recent gunfight where the both the bad guy and the responding officers shot through walls without seeing each other.
The .38 Special Hydra-Shok Deep Journey
This round looks promising.
17 Ways to be Awesome, 5/3/1 Style
I was reading Jim Wendler’s (of 5-3-1 fame) blog this morning (linked in comments below). This statement stood out to me.
“DB Rows – 1/2 bodyweight x 20 reps is bare minimum. Goal is same weight done for 50 straight reps/arm.”
I tried it today at the gym. I weighed in this morning at 244 pounds. I grabbed the 125 pound dumbbell and did as many as I could.
I failed his standard miserably with 14 reps.
I’m not going to beat myself up too badly. It’s not an exercise I regularly do and I’m still throwing around dumbbells that weigh as much as the average woman I date. I’d still like to do better.
Going to try to get 50 straight reps with the same weight by the end of summer. Feel free to try the challenge yourself.
Not quite at this level? Read Spring Training: Walking the Walk for Frugal Fitness. Since my retirement, I’ve been walking 15-20 miles a week when the weather cooperates. I feel much better and many of the chronic aches and pains I had when working are now gone.
Video Legal Analysis: Two Recent Police Shootings of Knife-wielding Aggressors
Andrew Branca provides a legal analysis of two recent police shootings.
Something Other Than Bang: Less Lethal And Non Lethal Self Defense
In the age of riots and unreasonable people, less lethal is incredibly important to carry. Get some pepper spray. Then go to one of Chuck’s classes.
Man Fatally Shoots Relative Unintentionally While Pistol-Whipping Another Man At Bar
I guess we can consider pistol whipping someone a version of less lethal as well. I cover this in my classes. One has to be careful when striking someone with a gun. Finger off the trigger. Watch the muzzle direction. That’s why I prefer the straight muzzle punch to the face as the preferred way to engage in the fine art of pistol whipping.
The Remedial Action Revolver Kit
Sherman gives you a few places to start looking if your revolver is giving you any trouble. He didn’t mention it, but I would also tell you to check that your ejector rod is screwed in tightly. They unscrew after a lot of recoil and if it does, your cylinder might bind up.
Speaking of revolvers, did you know that Chile still issues revolvers to its National Police?
Guns of ISG: The Cereberus Project
“In our latest article we touch on a taboo subject: swapping barrels and magazines to shoot 3 calibers in one pistol.
If we’ve learned anything from shortages in the past, it’s that 5.56 and 9mm evaporate like morning dew. Calibers like .40 and .357 Sig often remain on the shelves, though, and it can be a benefit to have access to full-powered, odd cartridges in a pinch.
Throw in a .357, and you’ve got 6 calibers in two reasonably concealable pistols.
Resourcefulness is a virtue and it makes sense to toss a couple spare barrels and magazines into our pack for emergencies in which we may have circumstance instead of preference.”
NODs and Night Vision Tubes: Evaluating what Counts
Detailed information about night vision optics.
Traveling with Firearms – how to properly pack them in your checked baggage.
Ernie Langdon provides up to date information about air travel with firearms.
Using, Storing, and Disposing Of Old, Good, or Bad Ammo
Good information here. I wrote about this topic years ago, but I like the photos in this article better than mine.
Are You a Soft Target?
“Soft target indicators might include such predatorial observations as appears sheepish, their eyes looking down, appears to be an easy target, appears to be lost or disoriented, unaware of their surroundings. Anything that the predator may readily observe about you that indicates to them that you may be an easy mark falls under the category of soft target indicator.
Soft Target Indicators clue the predator in that you could be a potential target (victim or prey). There are no rules set in stone that determine exactly what is a soft target indicator. However, anything that the predator may observe about you that tells him “Yup, this one right here. Here’s your next victim!”
The Dangers Of Skipping Bullets
A critical gunfighting concept to understand, not only to protect yourself, but also to hit a hidden adversary. Skipping bullets off the pavement underneath a car is what the LAPD SWAT team did to drop the suspect in the famed 1997 North Hollywood bank robbery and shootout.
Automaticity
Thanks to Chad for writing an excellent article. Pairing my work with writing from Dave Spaulding and John Hearne makes me appear far smarter than I am.
Speaking of Mr. Spaulding, check out his modification of a popular drill.
Violent Antifa Turn to New Tactic, Embrace Violent Insurgency
My cop friends should be aware of these basic antifa tactics as riots are most certainly going to heat up this summer.
A History of Glock: A Deep Dive into “Perfection”
Last week marked the 40th anniversary of Glock’s first gun patent. If you are a Glock fan, you will like this deep dive into the history of the company.
“But it’s factory ammo!”
The Turkish ammo that is hitting the market may not have very good quality control. Be careful.
Does .22 Magnum Rival .380 ACP? Ballistic Test
A little more ammo testing before we close today’s dump. I’ve long been a fan of the .22 magnum. It hits harder than it should. How does it compare to the .380acp?
For some more unconventional ballistic testing, check out this post on .22 rat shot. In my misspent youth, I shot lots of critters with this stuff. It never created a clean kill on anything. Not recommended.
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