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About Paul Whaley
Paul Whaley is a guy with an interest in practical and defensive pistol shooting techniques with an eye for quality gear. He has received training from Holistic Solutions Group, John Johnston of Citizens Defense Research, Darryl Bolke, Cecil Birch, and Chuck Haggard. When not trying to become a better shooter, he can be found enjoying a Resident Evil game or listening to Warren Zevon.
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EDC

S&W 442 Review – A (Situationally) Great Classic [2023]

July 27, 2023 Paul Whaley
The Smith & Wesson J-Frame is a classic concealed carry revolver. The first models dropped in 1950, and they’ve evolved since. New models would release, […]
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Gear

Ruger Lite Rack LCP 22 Review – A Good LCP [2023]

July 20, 2023 Paul Whaley
When I started my pocket gun testing last year, I began with two autoloaders, and a revolver. As the testing progressed, I picked up an […]
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Ball & Dummy – Simple Shooting Drills [2023]

July 13, 2023 Paul Whaley
Pre-ignition push, otherwise known as flinching, is a common issue that many new shooters encounter. With this, the shooter anticipates recoil before firing their handgun, […]
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Guns

Ruger LCR 22 Review – Sub Caliber Supremacy [2023]

July 6, 2023 Paul Whaley
Back in February, we published the first article in my ongoing series on pocket pistols. There, I tested a few handguns, and decided to do […]
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Learn Something New

One-Reload-One Drill – Simple Shooting Drills [2023]

June 29, 2023 Paul Whaley
Over the years, we’ve covered a ton of shooting drills at Primer Peak. Some have been fairly simple, while others have gotten a little complex. […]
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Reviews

Immortality Review – Interactive Film Excellence [2023]

June 22, 2023 Paul Whaley
I’m a sucker for a game with a great story. From time to time, I also enjoy a deep, interesting film. Well, 2022’s Immortality aim’s to combine […]
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EDC

The Importance Of Practicing With Realistic Gear [2023]

June 15, 2023 Paul Whaley
I’ve been told that I’m the fun police. This is something that I can seem like, as I tend to err on the side of […]
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EDC

Mastermind Tactics Covert Belt Review – Covert EDC [2023]

June 8, 2023 Paul Whaley
If I’ve got clothing on, I’m carrying a gun. This is easy to do when I’ve got pants with belt loops, but what about when […]
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EDC

What’s In My Every Day Carry (EDC) Bag? [2023]

June 1, 2023 Paul Whaley
After my EDC update for the Spring and Summer season, I had readers ask about what I keep in my EDC bag. After reviewing the […]
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EDC

Grey Ghost Gear Lightweight Assault Pack Mod 1 Review [2023]

May 25, 2023 Paul Whaley
Keeping in line with our “Spring-EDCleaning”, I wanted to give a review of the bag I’ve used for the last few years. Since about 2011, […]
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Gear

Mystery Ranch Zoid Bag Review – Organizer Deluxe [2023]

May 16, 2023 Paul Whaley
Over the last few years, I’ve realized that I like my gear organized. Not just “organized”, but organized. When I reach into my EDC bag or […]
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EDC

Mastermind Tactics Low-Pro Mag Pouch Review [2023]

May 10, 2023 Paul Whaley
Over the last year, I’ve moved from OWB carry for my spare magazine, to IWB. Like many parts of concealed carry, good gear can make […]
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Ammunition

Testing Self Defense Ammo In The Wilson EDC X9 [2023]

May 9, 2023 Paul Whaley
As part of my ongoing review process for the Wilson Combat EDC X9, I wanted to test out a variety of ammunition. I’ve fed the […]
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EDC

EDC Update Spring/Summer 2023 – What’s In My Pants?

May 3, 2023 Paul Whaley
Relatively often, I’m asked what gear I carry. I’ve been Every Day Carrying (EDC) a lot of the same stuff over the years. Gun, knife, […]
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Reviews

NPE Counter Robbery with Burch, Bolke, & Haggard [2023]

May 2, 2023 Paul Whaley
In Spring of 2023, Dan, Ally, and I took the NPE Counter Robbery class. Taught by Cecil Burch, Darryl Bolke, and Chuck Haggard, this 3 […]

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