This type of story makes me so angry, but I use it as a cautionary tale. Don’t be like the Arizona man who SHOT HIMSELF in the groin and is now facing criminal charges. He is charged with recklessly…

Consistency is the foundation of any skill and absolutely vital when it comes to carrying a firearm for personal protection. Obviously, training is a key area in which consistency is crucial, but…

While shopping in a local Walmart on Nov. 27, 2018, an Arizona man negligently shot himself in the groin. According to local news reports, the man was carrying his handgun in the waistband of his…

One of the most misunderstood and underutilized tools in a gun owner’s toolbox is the modern flashlight. For this reason, low-light/no-light training should be considered not an extra but a…

Kydex is one of the most popular materials for constructing concealment holsters. Its strength, thinness and light weight combined with low cost works very well for many concealed carry applications.…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…