With the rise of social media, it is impossible to log-in to any page related to guns and not see a tricked-out pistol, shotgun or rifle complete with an incredibly intricate brand name (or custom) camo pattern. The rise of Cerakote and hydro-dip graphics coatings have made it possible to have your gun dolled up …
Painting Firearms – Simple Camouflage Solutions to Reduce Visibility Read More »
Around the U.S. and the world, people carry guns. If they are not working in an overt context, whether legal or not, they will endeavor to conceal the gun, usually a handgun. They could be another armed citizen going about their day, possibly like you, an off-duty or undercover police officer, or a criminal scumbag …
The totality of defensive skills counts many elements, all of them important to ensure you survive, and more importantly, prevail over those who would harm you or someone else. It is this author’s estimation that, regrettably, the most underdeveloped element for many practitioners is one of the most vital: that of Judgment. And what’s more, …
To Shoot or Not to Shoot – Primer on Defensive Force Read More »
If you are anything like I was about a decade back, all you needed to know about ammunition storage was ammo could survive the trip from your shopping cart to the checkout, and from the checkout to the range. Ammunition had a short life as far as I was concerned, destined to be bought and promptly …
You’ve been up and on the move since 3:00AM. It was raining at 3:15AM, and it shows no sign of stopping. You found out shortly after 4:00 in the morning that your waterproof hooded jacket and pants, aren’t. You are utterly drenched. Now, besides your shivering, the only thought you have is of your ammunition. …
You have made the decision to be well prepared for most of life’s eventualities. Well done. You have stocked food, and medicine. Stored tools, batteries and equipment. You have a bug-out bag packed, and another, redundant BOB in your car. Every important document is backed up in triplicate. You bought a pistol, holster and a …
While gun control measures have been a political hot-topic since at least the late 1960’s, America has a long history of gun control. ”Gun control” here will be defined as a political effort to institute government force in the regulation of citizen acquisition and trade of firearms, ammunition and any other related parts or equipment. …
Of all the factors that one considers when preparing to defend yourself and loved ones with a firearm, ammunition selection is one that is most immersed in conventional “wisdom”, folklore, and outright falsehoods, and as such is one where most newer gunhands, and more than a few seasoned gunslingers, fall victim to bad info. All …
Defensive Handgun Ammunition – An Analysis of Performance Criteria Read More »
