Gear
Blackhawk T-Series L2D Holster Review
I don’t carry outside the waistband often, usually reserving that for certain classes and competitions. When I do carry in this manner, I often have […]
Reviews
Gear
Harry’s Holsters Icon 2.0 Holster Review
I’m no stranger to Harry’s Holsters. Back in 2019 I reviewed the first version of the Icon, which became my daily holster for much of […]
EDC
Grey Ghost Gear Lightweight Assault Pack Mod 1 Review [2023]
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, […]
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 […]
Gear
Mystery Ranch Zoid Bag Review – Organizer Deluxe [2023]
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 […]
EDC
Mastermind Tactics Low-Pro Mag Pouch Review [2023]
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 […]
Ammunition
Testing Self Defense Ammo In The Wilson EDC X9 [2023]
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 […]
Reviews
NPE Counter Robbery with Burch, Bolke, & Haggard [2023]
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 […]
Reviews
Black Hawk Down – Book Review [2023]
Black Hawk Down (BHD) is a 1999 book, written by Mark Bowden. Written to be an overview of the events of Operation Gothic Serpent, BHD primarily focuses […]
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 […]
Reviews
Citizens Safety Academy Effective Assistant Instructor Webinar Review
Over the past several years I have attended a variety of instructor development courses, firearms related and otherwise. During this time, many instructors have suggested […]
Shooting Drills
The 10-8 Drill | Skills and Drills [2023]
With getting into 1911s in 2023, the path lead me to the gurus. Guys like Bill Wilson, Ken Hackathorn, and Larry Vickers were 1911 gurus […]
Guns
SIG M17 Review – A P320 Worth Buying? [2023]
Back during the COVID craze of 2021, I decided to start a new gun project. I was fascinated by the B&T USW, and the version […]
Guns
Wilson Combat EDC X9 First Impressions [2023]
2023 is a year of strange gun changes for me. 2022 was strange too, with me returning to Glocks for EDC, and picking up revolver […]
Reviews
Kagwerks Extended & Raised Slide Release Review [2023]
It’s not often that I test gear that aim to actually solve a problem. Many parts try to improve something, but not outright fix a […]