I’m no fan of open carry. I love the fact that we have open carry laws, because, you know … freedom. But I do not believe open carry to be an effective deterrent to crime. Furthermore, I believe that…

On the shooting range a couple weeks ago, I struggled with ammo feed through my little pocket of power .380. Hangup — good shot — failure to feed. Maybe the pistol, which is relatively new, just…

The Drill: The X Drill helps you to focus on firing pairs of rounds while transitioning between multiple targets and multiple target zones. This drill is comprised of four courses of fire that engage…

Where do you carry your knife? Can you get to it when you need it? Have you experimented with other methods? Defensive tactics trainer Mike Janich, who heads up Martial Blade Concepts, suggests you…

Now here’s something we don’t talk about often but should: the pitfalls (pun intended) of carrying a lawfully concealed handgun into a public restroom. I was prompted to write about this subject…

The Drill: The Non-Standard Response (NSR) Drill is another drill you can use to vary your training and prevent training scars. Training scars are habits created over time when you fall into the same…

Would you like real-time feedback on your pistol shooting mechanics? The MantisX Training System uses a sensor attached to your gun that sends messages to your smartphone to show you exactly how to…

Relax, I’m talking about your guns, not politicians! A recent string of thefts and misplaced firearms has reminded me how easy it is to have a momentary lapse in your personal security protocols lead…

Well, life is never easy, but I just like saying those words with the arrival of each new summer season. Gone are the halcyon days of a three-month vacation from school. Our adult lives require that…

The Drill: With roots that date back to the 1970s and ties to Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper, The Mozambique Drill, or “Double Tap,” is more than just a “cool” thing you see in the movies. The skill gained…

Bugout bags are all the rage these days, but let’s be honest: You will likely not be running away from anything. You will more than likely be trying to fight your way back home to your family. So…

What are you teaching your children about responding when they hear gunshots or a series of loud bangs or screams from another classroom or the corridor? You perhaps remember being young. Many years…