Gear We Love — from the Ares Mag Light Pouch to the Sabre Eye Wash Adapter to the Lynx Defense Range Bag. 1» ARES MAG LIGHT POUCH When private citizens look for a combination magazine/flashlight…

As some people may know, I have the honor of being part of The Well Armed Woman Competitive Shooting Team. And as part of this team, I get to participate in a variety of shooting matches and,…

A safety on a firearm is simply a mechanical device. Whether you see a lever on the side of your pistol or not, that firearm still has some sort of safety mechanism. Modern firearms without active…

Streamlight has done what I thought was just about impossible even of last year: they have built a combo green laser weapon light that has the same LED light output, has similar run times, and is the…

People who talk about these things—and I am one of those people—will discuss what level of reliability is mandatory when it comes to a defensive pistol. You’ve heard the old saying, “Accuracy is…

Regular readers know that I generally focus on law and politics, but a recent conversation with a police officer convinced me to talk “gun tech” for a change—especially since it involves safety.…

Remember: you aren’t Sergeant Hartman in Full Metal Jacket. It is extremely unlikely that cursing out, insulting and berating students will produce a positive outcome. » ONE OF THE MOST COMMON…

Women often ask me for advice on holsters. I’m happy to listen to their needs and share some ideas, maybe help them narrow down the possibilities. But I can’t wave a magic wand and make the perfect…

You may use deadly force against an imminent deadly threat. But what would make you jump into a tank filled with sharks? This is something you should think about BEFORE you are in a situation where…

In college, I majored in anthropology. Now, people laugh and ask how the ants are doing; others simply scratch their heads: “Why? Were there lots of jobs in anthropology?” Of course there weren’t a…

The rules on carrying a firearm while consuming alcoholic beverages vary from state to state. Not only are there different blood-alcohol content regulations in each state, there are also differences…

If you have not seen my weekly video blog, Into the Fray, I would ask that you please take a look. I have more than 100 episodes covering everything from shooting positions to the effective use of cover to what common firearms terms really mean. I also talk about safety.

You’re doing it wrong. The words repeated themselves over and over again in my head. I adjusted my grip, stared down the front sight, and slowly pressed the trigger of my M&P 9mm. You’re doing it…

If you’ve heard the term trigger reset and really want to know what it means, watch this video. Once you understand what trigger reset is, the first thing you will notice is that it is different on…

Just a few weeks ago (3/11/16), I wrote about the absurd overreaction in a San Antonio neighborhood because someone found a couple of boxes of old rifle ammo under the house of a 30-year military…

During WWII, Inland Manufacturing, a division of GM, was tasked with manufacturing M1 Carbines for the war effort. After the war, Inland went back to manufacturing car parts, and was eventually shut…

In a recent episode of my weekly video blog, Into the Fray, I suggested that using the SureStrike laser cartridge from Laser Ammo would help improve your shooting accuracy. At least one person responded that such training would not improve shooting skills because it did not include training with recoil.

I’ve decided to take up a little time and space in this column to address what has become an odd phenomenon. You see, about a year ago, I had an idea for what I thought would be a really helpful tool…

Let’s be realistic, folks. You’re not going to “blow some m&%ther#@ckers head off” because he asked your wife, “What the f&%k are you looking at?” You can’t just shoot people for being rude. Nor…

Red dot reflex sights are modern high-tech wonders. Lightweight and compact, they provide a single point of aim in the form of—you guessed it—a red dot that simplifies and speeds the aiming process.…