Tactical Gas
I realized early on in my journey towards a safe, armed lifestyle that my tasks as a father and breadwinner were significantly different than the tasks of a soldier or law enforcement officer. Tempting as it is, I don't need…
Get Me (Ted) Striker!
Me, to gun store clerk: "So the Glock is a striker-fired gun?" Gun store clerk, to me: "Yes." Me, to gun store clerk: "Ok, what does that mean?" Gun store clerk: "..." Arm yourself with a little knowledge before your…
Entry-Level Entry Weapon.
We are in an AR-15 glut right now. You can buy AR's for under $500 just about anywhere you look, and if you're willing to launch a few detent springs into low earth orbit, you can buy complete rifle kits…
“… in .380 Short.”
The last of the reviews for Project 380, the Walther PK380, is now up at Ammoman. I really wanted to like this gun. I really did. In the end, though, it has one too many quirks for me to consider.
Best Bang For The Buck
I grew up reading the reviews in car magazines and loved how Car & Driver in particular wouldn't just list of the facts and figures about the cars they test, they'd compare one to the other and pick winners. That…
Scar Tissue That I Wish You Saw
We keep hearing about "training scars" within the firearms community, those issues that show up when we try to apply inappropriate techniques to the current situation. But are they a real thing? Maybe.
Today Is Blog Launch Day!
No, not this blog... this blog launched awhile ago, and the training business it supports is still on hold. Rather, I'm talking about my new gig at Ammoman.com. We're launching the blog with great content about how to behave yourself…
Pay Attention To What You’re Paying Attention To.
My friend Kat has a really good article on what "situational awareness" is and why it's so vital in the world of self defense. I've read dozens and dozens of articles on this topic, but this is one of the…