Best Of Lists
My Favorite YouTube Gun Channels [2023]
Over the past several months I’ve spoken to my favorite gun related blogs, both currently active, and defunct. After spending more than my fair share […]
Editorial
Editorial
The Gunsite Glock Service Pistol | Heresy or Modernized Tradition?
Earlier this year a collaboration between Gunsite Academy and Davidsons was announced, taking the gun world by surprise. The Gunsite Service Pistol is essentially a […]
Editorial
How to Strengthen Freedom for Independence Day
Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays every year. Despite not being a big fireworks guy, or a big partier, I always look forward […]
Editorial
True Crime and 2A | The Overlap
Well before I met my now husband and became a personal defense advocate, I was a true crime junkie. In the years since I’ve noticed […]
EDC
The Importance Of Practicing With Realistic Gear [2023]
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 […]
EDC
What’s In My Every Day Carry (EDC) Bag? [2023]
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 […]
Editorial
Optics Versus Irons on Pistols [2023]
Over the past few years the debate between irons versus optics on pistols has raged both online and in person. I found myself on the […]
Editorial
Cognitive Conclave After Action Report [2023]
There is a line I attribute to Claude Werner that goes something to the effect of “most shooting classes are firing squad simulators.” The inaugural […]
Editorial
Rim Lock | Serious Issue, or Overblown Concern?
I am a proponent of carrying smaller calibers in pocket pistols. Specifically, I really like mouse guns in 22LR, 22WMR, and 32ACP; trading “stopping power” […]
EDC
Methods for Low Profile Carry of Medical Equipment
In our world people like to focus on tools to make holes and apply pain. From every pokey-stabby thing, to the latest and greatest ballistic […]
Editorial
Irons Behind, or In Front of Your Pistol Optic? [2023]
Red dot sights are not the future of shooting, but are rather the current tech. However, you should still have back up iron sights (BUIS) […]
Editorial
Defensive Shotgun Training and Resources – A Primer
Up to this point in our Defensive Shotgun Primer series, we’ve spoken purely to hardware. This covers ammunition selection, different styles of sights, accessories, and […]
Editorial
Primer Peak on That Weems Guy
Recently I was invited onto Lee Weems‘ podcast, That Weems Guy. The panel included myself, Mike Treat, Warren Wilson, Lee, and Steve Havey. Each member […]
Best Of Lists
My Top Five “If I Could Only Have One” Handguns
Spend enough time around gun guys and eventually the topic of “if you could only have one” comes up. This can be our conceal carry […]
Editorial
How Much Does a Wool Poncho Affect Shooting? [AF 2023]
The cloth poncho is awesome. Generally made of wool, these exist to keep you warm, or to block wind. I got one back in 2015 […]