Tooth and Nail: Utah Man Forced to Shoot Hammer-Wielding Uncle A Pleasant Grove man was at his father’s house when his uncle, who was known to have mental problems, approached the home with a claw…

Well … it’s Christmas Day today. Since my blog post doesn’t always come out on the exact holiday, I’m using this special occasion to share something a little bit different. During this time of year,…

This is the 250th weekly episode of Into the Fray. No training tips. No witty banter. This is just me thanking you for watching. Creating Into the Fray is a wonderful opportunity for me to do…

The number of folding tactical and tactical/utility knives available on the market is seemingly infinite. Everything from cheap junk knives available in “tourist trap” shops (the ones that also sell…

My apologies to Mr. Shakespeare for altering one of his more famous quotes. But seriously, I seldom have a firearms class where I don’t have at least one person ask about +P ammunition. Full…

We had a bit of a go-round here at the USCCA offices recently when a couple of people took issue with the idea that it may be best to walk away from a fight that doesn’t involve you. The scenario, as…

Are you willing to fight for gun rights? We are in a long-term nationwide fur ball over gun policy at every level of government. Our opposition is motivated, funded and organized and tends to…

Reflecting recently after a long, exhausting week of instruction, I was trying to think through the firearms courses and the students that I’ve been fortunate enough to train. The outcome was a bit…

Just a couple of weeks ago, I mounted a Viridian C5L laser and light on my Grey Man pistol. I trained with it, I tested it, and I got a new holster for that rig. The laser I am talking about today is…

When I started policing full-time, I became a member of what we unofficially referred to as the “gun of the month club.” A number of officers who were also shooting enthusiasts just had to have the…

Most gun owners understand (and appreciate) the United States Constitution. We know that attacks on our rights will continue. Our Founding Fathers clearly understood that the protections afforded by…

HO, HO, HO-ly crap! The holiday season is upon us, and you might still need gift ideas for the shooter in your life. Don’t panic! (The literati among you will say those words are written in “large,…

Where there is smoke, there is fire. We have all heard the line and intuitively understand its meaning. In life, the fire creates the smoke and not the other way around. In my line of work as a…

I guess in some ways I feel slightly obligated (or maybe compelled in some way) to comment on the tragic events that took place in the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover, Alabama, on Thanksgiving evening.…

Gun owners are constantly looking for the right balance between security and rapid access. The world is full of trade-offs, and you can’t get something for nothing. The same is true with secure…

While scrolling through my substantial digital library the other day, I found a fascinating interview with the legendary lawman, Wyatt Earp. The exact date of the interview is not certain but is…

The cynics in the group will say that all Glock pistols are the same and that choosing one is a simple thing. They would be wrong on both counts. Choosing a Glock pistol is something that should be…

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“Centered and even.” It’s a fantastic way for a firearms instructor to describe what a student needs to look for when lining up the front sight post in the rear sight notch to achieve that perfect…

A laser on your pistol can really help you get on target faster, but it becomes easy to fall into bad shooting habits if you are only looking for the laser dot and ignoring your sights. It sounds…