I’ve been using the Federal Air Marshal qualification course of fire as a fun and challenging training aid. This routine isn’t easy—only a small percentage of concealed carriers will pass it without serious practice. What makes it a great training tool is that it requires absolute and legit concealment. I’m not talking BS concealment like a floppy […]
Concealed Carry Tips: What’s Hurting Your Holster Draw?
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 […]
The Real Deal About Appendix Carry
LET’S START THIS DISCUSSION with a pop quiz. Don’t worry, it only represents 5 percent of your final grade. Will you shoot yourself in the (fill in the blank) if you carry in the appendix position? Is concealment easier in the appendix carry position? Can you draw faster from the appendix carry position? Can a fat […]
Man Convicted of Manslaughter in Stand Your Ground Case
This is exactly what it’s so important to go to extreme lengths to *avoid* confrontation if you carry a concealed firearm for protection… Michael Drejka was found guilty of manslaughter Friday in the fatal shooting of an unarmed man, Markeis McGlockton, last summer during a dispute over a handicapped-accessible parking spot in Florida. The case […]
Why You Shouldn’t Shoot Small Groups – Defensive Pistol Training
While satisfying, shooting small groups at every range outing won’t do you too much good for defensive shooting training. If you use a gun for concealed carry or home defense, tiny groups are not always your friend. Read the rest: Why You Shouldn’t Shoot Small Groups – Defensive Pistol Training
You Are Not a Security Camera, and That’s a Problem
An excellent observation on how most people will never be able to see a threat coming like this due to our point of view at ground level. Security cameras are positioned to see things like this clearly. We’re not… Surveillance cameras are all over, and sometimes they’re used to sell ideas about self defense. The […]
The Safe, Not Sorry Lessons
Women who prevailed over violent attacks… And one who lost her family by following the law… Situation: One of our greatest 2A advocates compiles the stories of four women who survived because they had handguns — and a fifth who wasn’t allowed to have one. Lesson: “Use enough gun.” Get the bullets where they need to go. […]
Carry Ammo Care – How to Maintain Your Carry Ammo
Some common-sense tips on keeping your carry ammo ready to go. When conceal carrying, checking on the overall health of your carry ammo can be overlooked but its extremely important to maintain your carry ammo to ensure the gun will reliably run if you’re put into a situation someday. Read the rest: Carry Ammo Care […]
Double-Action Carry Guns: Make Training Fit Reality
If you carry a handgun with a double-action trigger, use it when practicing at the range. No cheating by cocking the hammer 🙂 Striker-fired auto-pistols currently dominate both law enforcement and civilian concealed carry. These point-and-shoot firearms typically feature light, short trigger pulls, and it seems that every major manufacturer offers striker-fired models. However, there […]