I’ve been learning how to draw. No, not with colored pencils or finger paints—I suck at that. I’ve been learning how to draw, or more accurately, relearning how to draw from legitimate concealment. I’ve been eating some portions of humble pie while experimenting with the new Mantis X10 magic computer training tool recently, and it’s […]
Top 5 Worst Self-Defense Guns
If you buy essential oils on the lower rungs of the quality ladder, the worst thing that can happen is that you’ll be out a few bucks and feel a bit slimy. Oh, and your friends will think you weird for investing in magic oil in the first place. If you buy a self-defense gun […]
CMMG Mk10 Banshee Pistol, Gets a 10mm Power Boost
There’s a new Banshee in town and it’s finally chambered in 10mm. If you’re looking for a high-class 10mm pistol or short-barrel rifle, you need to check this out… Actually, anytime a company releases a new pistol caliber carbine, there’s an immediate ask for the same, but in 10mm. Well, folks, your time is now […]
Should You Suppress a Home-Defense Gun?
Should you put a suppressor on a home-defense gun? That depends, there are a lot of factors to consider… With all that headache and waiting around just to get your hands on a firearms suppressor, should you ever consider using one on a home defense gun? Just a year or two ago things were looking […]
10mm Ammunition: 7 Things You Need to Know
Is the 10mm making a comeback? Seems like companies are releasing some interesting pistols chambered in that caliber… How utterly miserable life would be if we only had one type of pickup truck, lawn tractor, 80s band, or Chia Pet character? 10mm ammunition another reason to support diversity. Read the rest: 10mm Ammunition: 7 Things […]
Gun Craft: Concealment, Cover, and Thinking Outside the Box ~ VIDEOS
Sometimes the conventional wisdom about use of cover and concealment may not apply… Shorter: Can you shoot through bags of potato chips? One of the things that drives me crazy is the binary nature of people. I’m talking about our opinions on what the “right” answer is for any given situation. Read the rest: Gun […]
Top Five Concealed Carry Myths
Here’s a question to make your brain hurt. Are more myths and rumors passed along at the local gun store counter or on the internet? I know, it’s an impossible question. While both sources can provide valuable and reputable information, they are also the leading cause of self-defense and concealed carry trainer angst, frustration, and […]
Top 6 Home Defense with a Gun Myths
Some home defense myths just won’t die… What is more frustrating than myths that get passed around with such regularity when no one pauses long enough to examine whether or not they are true? Maybe a case of the shingles, but other than that… Here are some firearms and home defense myths that just won’t […]
Glock 43X, Maximum Concealment and it Shoots – Review
I shot a Glock. And I liked it… I have to confess that I’m not normally a Glock guy. I don’t have any serious problems with them. If you handed me a Glock, most any Glock, and said this is all you get for the rest of your life to protect yourself, I’d be just […]
Ruger’s Security 9 : A Basic General Purpose Pistol
The cowboys were onto something. Back in the day, it made logistical sense to carry a handgun and rifle chambered in the same caliber. With only one type of ammo to carry, the “horse unions” couldn’t complain too much about excess weight and their riders could get by with using just one bullet mold over […]