1» Orbizorb This American-made “spill-proof” pad from Orbizorb is a handgun- or long-gun-sized surface protectant that traps and holds more than 27 ounces of liquid. It’s safe for use on floors and…

I’m not really a flowers-and-chocolates kind of girl. Well, okay. I am a chocolate kind of girl. But flowers? Eh … not so much. That is, until I discovered a very special bouquet of blooms that…

The Drill: Many of us have been trained to scan and assess between courses of fire. The intended benefit or skill that you’re trying to build is to get in the habit of looking for potential threats…

Even if you have not received tactical training in dealing with an active shooter, thinking of these few simple items will give you a big advantage if you face workplace violence. Pay attention to…

Neighbors in our new hometown of Albuquerque tell us the city is rife with gang activity. Police estimate there are more than 10,000 active gang members in “The Duke City.” Billboards here post images of murdered individuals with this tag: “You know who killed me.” Somehow, I doubt that’s effective.

I don’t often do formal book reviews, but after reading a copy of When Deadly Force is Involved, by Bruce M. Lawlor, I found it refreshingly innovative in its approach. The author is an attorney and…

It has been rightfully said that “big things come in small packages.” The new Streamlight KeyMate USB is clearly one of those things. It is one of the best multi-use lighting products to come down…

The point of a tactical pen is that you can always carry it. Always? Virtually, yes. But, you say, “I’m already carrying a gun, a knife, a tactical flashlight, a reload (or two), a phone and car keys…

By the time you read this column, the situation described here will be more than two weeks old, but it is something that has prompted lots of thought on my part. A couple weeks ago, more than 100…

»ADVERSITY IS SOMETIMES DEFINED AS A STATE OF HARDSHIP OR misfortune, or perhaps living in an antagonistic environment where danger is real and resources are limited. There are many levels of…

The Drill: Varying your shooting position is important while training for real-life situations. In this training scenario, we’re going to look at an alternative shooting position: standing to…

As I waited in line to order a quick lunch on the go, I spotted a little girl and her family at a popular fast-food location in the busy Atlanta airport. Probably around 6 years old, the girl was…

In just about every physical activity, follow-through improves your performance. The same is true of shooting. When training on the firing line, you should focus on achieving the best form,…

When it comes to appendix carry, there’s a bit of a conundrum. It offers a great place to hide a gun — and very fast access to it — but in most instances, it results in the muzzle of the carried gun…

You survived the assault. Your wife and children are unhurt. Except for minor damage to the car, everything is fine. The police, the DA and your lawyer have signed off. Your insurance company ignored…

I have a couple different “phrases” that keep me sane and put things in perspective. One of my favorites is this: If you want to lose your faith in the future of humanity, try directing traffic for a…

Recently, I covered pending legislative changes to Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law. The bill (SB128) would require that in a Stand Your Ground case, the burden of proof would be on prosecutors to…

With the right revolver, accessories, setup (gear positioning), technique and practice, a determined revolver shooter can reload his or her empty handgun just as fast as, if not faster than, many…

I’LL SAY IT DIRECTLY: SOME OF YOU ARE MORE ANXIOUS about facing a rifle with nothing but your carry pistol than you should be. It’s not that we should not respect a rifle in the hands of an attacker; we should respect any weapon in the hands of an attacker.

The Drill: For this drill, Steve and I will walk you through and highlight the differences between a controlled pair and a hammer pair. The goal is to get you out of the mindset that many range…