You asked for it. In a recent episode of Into the Fray, I mentioned that I lost some weight. It seems everyone wants to know how I was able to pull off such a feat. The Michalowski weight-loss plan…

As I write this column, information, accusations and political diatribes are flying in from all quarters. People are lining up to voice their opinions on what happened in Las Vegas and how we can…

I checked Google for “tunnel vision.” It offered: defective sight in which objects cannot be properly seen if not close to the center of the field of view. Informally, it suggested: tunnel vision is the tendency to focus exclusively on a single or limited goal or point of view.

This Springfield Armory XD-S sports a 4-inch barrel and an overall length of 7 inches. And with a grip width of less than 1 inch, this gun’s mission is clear: easy-packin’ and straight-shootin’. Drop…

In the wake of the Las Vegas massacre, the anti-gun fanatics have finally dropped all pretense of wanting only “common sense” gun “safety” regulations. Democrat House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi,…

Starting in the mid-1980s, semi-automatic pistol-caliber carbines became quite popular, particularly in law enforcement circles. While Colt AR-15s were available, most law enforcement agencies didn’t…

National publicity can often focus on police officers employing deadly force. The investigation that follows the shooting will almost always be conducted by the officer’s own agency. It might also…

During the hustle and bustle — and, quite possibly, the insanity — of getting ready for back-to-school activities last month, two pairs of women physically tussled over the last notebook on a shelf…

Several states now allow constitutional carry, which simply means you can carry a gun without a permit. As the name implies, states that allow constitutional carry believe that the 2nd Amendment to…

When I woke up Monday morning to the news of the horrific mass shooting at a country music concert in Las Vegas, I was hit with a sickening feeling best described as, “Oh, no … not again.” More than…

The original Iver Johnson Arms and Cycle Works in Fitchburg, Massachusetts was a storied name in the history of inexpensive yet innovative handguns and shotguns (and, for a while, bicycles). Iver…

Tuff Writer’s Flamed Titanium Pen offers a writing instrument ten times as tough as it is good looking. Measuring 6 inches in length and half an inch thick, this pen weighs 2.1 ounces and, thanks to its Grade 5 / 6AL4V medical-grade Titanium construction, will likely never break or fail.

An email came through the system the other day with two pretty interesting questions concerning response to an active shooter situation. The first question asked, “How do I communicate that I am not…

Do you remember the first time you peed under water? Probably not, because you were young and either in the bathtub or in a neighbor’s pool. I’m especially recalling the day I learned to pee while…

The Drill: This week, Donna Anthony, owner of Point Blank Firearms and Self Defense Training, takes us through a five-step presentation from the holster and a full 360-degree scan and assessment of…

Something is terribly wrong with the thought processes of some people in our country. Somehow, somewhere along the lines, something has become sickeningly distorted. And one of the most disturbing…

Being active with a concealed firearm sometimes poses a challenge, but the Marathon GunPack from Elite Survival Systems gives you a lightweight, comfortable carry system for all of your outdoor…

I first saw the prototype of the Colt 1903 Hammerless General Officer’s Pocket Pistol at the Colt booth at a recent NRA Convention. I was taken with this elegant, all-steel defensive pistol from a…

Just about any solid object can become a weapon, even a deadly weapon, when used with such intent is a very important part of your self-defense strategy. What if you can’t get to your gun? What are…

The changing demographics in America are a reality that affects every aspect of life. On the one hand, so-called millennials now represent a major segment of the population. At the other end of the…