Jason Winnie’s J221 inside-the-waistband holster sits low relative to your belt line. This is good for concealment but adds a layer of complexity when it comes to accessing your gun. Here’s what I…

»AS I PRESSED THE TRIGGER of my snub-nosed revolver, the front sight was in perfect focus. In my peripheral vision, I saw the base of a cartridge rotate from the 2 o’clock position toward 12. When it…

It’s an old story but a great cautionary tale: In 1998, the police chief in the City of Madison, Wisconsin hid his duty weapon inside his oven. He said he was hiding it from potential burglars. He…

I spend an immoderate amount of time on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. I’ve even dabbled in Pinterest and can get positively excited about YouTube videos. Initially, my interest stemmed from…

The topic around the office lately has been first aid. Typically, people only start talking about such topics AFTER something has gone wrong and they find out they don’t have the training or gear to…

Being a college professor since 1988, I am highly aware of the vulnerability of college students — particularly females — to criminal attacks. For a number of years, I taught women’s self-defense…

There is probably no legislation that evokes as much emotion as “Stand Your Ground” laws. While they may vary in details from state to state, essentially SYG laws simply remove the requirement for a…

1» PLATYPUS META BOTTLE AND MICROFILTER Perfect for disaster preparedness and outdoor activities, this pump-free unit only requires the user to fill and then drink from the bottle. The internal…

When it comes to female shooters, I believe that many companies in the firearms industry are listening and trying. I really think they are. Many organizations are doing their best to make sure that…

The Drill: Many of us who carry daily will modify our carry style, position, firearm and holster depending on both the clothes we wear and the time of year. The carry method highlighted in this drill…

Every once in a while, I see something so egregious on the internet that I feel I have to step in and say something. The most recent whopper was this statement: A safety on a firearm will get you…

You’ve heard a lot about the fight or flight response. Well, I’m here to tell you that flight does not get enough coverage when it comes to self-defense options. Yes, we talk about it when we discuss…

I have been using revolver speedloaders regularly for the last 37 years for both my duty and off-duty revolvers — except for a short period when I was an auxiliary Deputy Sheriff with the Licking…

Just last week here in Florida, we had yet another case of a legally armed “Good Samaritan” coming to the aid of a citizen. This latest in a series of such incidents involved an apparent theft at an…

»IT’S NO SECRET THAT MANY OF US writers are also trainers. We are thinkers and communicators who share our knowledge, wisdom and experiences in an effort to influence others to make good decisions…

The Drill: The 2-Hand Grip Transition is a dry- or live-fire drill that focuses on switching the firearm from a strong-hand shooting grip to a support-hand shooting grip. Both the strong hand and…

I have to share another competitive shooting experience I had not too long ago. It was quite an eventful 2-gun match. I really enjoyed having the opportunity to use my pistol and my shotgun, but it…

Look at the video of the Fort Lauderdale airport shooting. Don’t look at the shooter. Look at the people in the background who are stunned, standing frozen while the shooter is firing. When they do move, they do not move with purpose and they do not head to real cover.

I recently completed a review of a few portable gun lock boxes for Concealed Carry Magazine, USCCA’s print magazine for members. While writing the article, which will appear later this year, I…

I cannot believe there is still a raging debate (mostly on the internet) concerning whether or not one should use a light to assist during a deadly force encounter. Well, maybe I can believe it. This…