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…

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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…

If you’re a regular reader of my column in the USCCA’s weekly digital newsletter The Concealed Carry Report, you may have picked up on the fact that when I discuss AR-15s or other defensive rifles,…

According to the Google Machine, 325 weeks is 6.25 years. I have been writing this column every week for more than six years. You would think I would, over the past six years, run out of witty banter…

The U.S. Concealed Carry Association is a membership organization that provides the most comprehensive self-defense education and training available to responsibly armed Americans. We are fiercely…

I believe that many certified firearms instructors do a great job of teaching people about the responsibilities of gun ownership and about the possible legal, moral and financial ramifications of…

So, now I am the guy who has a light and laser on his gun. What does that mean? It means I’m constantly on the lookout for elements that will help me win a fight. It also means that I’m very slow and…

Finding the correct everyday carry (EDC) gear is an ongoing battle for the responsibly armed American. If you are anything like me, you have a box full of holsters and other gear that you thought you…

Remember when you first decided to carry? You were thoughtful and diligent in your approach to selecting gear. The same should be true when you decide to change your gear. Changing your everyday…

We recently filmed an episode of my video blog, Into the Fray, where we used the Intelligently Controlled Targeting System (ICTS). The ICTS, developed by Instructor Zero of internet training fame, basically puts targets on the end of long poles, and your training partners move the targets while you engage.