How you operate the trigger on your firearm tells a lot about you. Think about all the ways people describe trigger manipulation. You can pull the trigger, squeeze the trigger, press the trigger,…

You have two friends in a deadly force situation: your gun and your flashlight. Reach for your flashlight first — long before the situation escalates. It may save your life. If you have even an…

I had the conversation again the other day. It started with, “I should do some IDPA shooting to improve my defensive skills.” Then it quickly moved to, “I need a new gun for competition.” Because I…

»I’VE HAD SOME INTERESTING opportunities to shoot in the dark: during midnight 3-gun competitions, where your objective is to find and engage multiple targets in the fastest possible time while on…

Teaching children about firearms safety is always at the top of my list. But I also love to see kids getting off the couch, putting down their smart devices, and getting involved with the proper,…

Anyone who carries a gun should have a first-aid kit and some first-aid training. It’s just common sense. Understanding that a deadly force incident is a high-stress event, you will need to control…

Do you know what’s wrong with most gun owners? We think we know everything. Yes, many of us have had lots of training and some of us actually have some real-world experience. Now, don’t get me wrong,…

»AS I PRESSED THE TRIGGER of my snub-nosed revolver, the front sight was in perfect focus. In my peripheral vision, I saw the base of a cartridge rotate from the 2 o’clock position toward 12. When it…

It’s an old story but a great cautionary tale: In 1998, the police chief in the City of Madison, Wisconsin hid his duty weapon inside his oven. He said he was hiding it from potential burglars. He…

I spend an immoderate amount of time on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. I’ve even dabbled in Pinterest and can get positively excited about YouTube videos. Initially, my interest stemmed from…

The Drill: Many of us who carry daily will modify our carry style, position, firearm and holster depending on both the clothes we wear and the time of year. The carry method highlighted in this drill…

Every once in a while, I see something so egregious on the internet that I feel I have to step in and say something. The most recent whopper was this statement: A safety on a firearm will get you…