I know you’ve heard of the whole bucket list thing, right? In case you haven’t, a bucket list is filled with things you want to do before you die. What follows here is a combination of my gun bucket list, as well as firearms that I’d suggest for someone else’s. I have fired a lot […]
Opinion
How to Be Prepared For Disaster On The Road
Recently we have seen weather events that have caused much disruption, not just in cities and communities but on the roadways across the country. The three-day blizzard that struck western New York right before Christmas is just one example. Tragically this storm was responsible for the deaths of at least two dozen people who remained […]
Research Before Buying Your Next Gun or Gear
Lately I’ve been on a bit of a rant for when I see a questionable forum topic. This time around, the culprit is when I see someone buying a gun or piece of gear, only to go ask if said item is good after the purchase. This happens a lot, and I’m not sure why […]
Take it Outdoors to Boost Your Mental Toughness
It’s tough today to stay positive with all the challenges in the country and worldwide. As you may recall from my previous postings, staying tough mentally is key to defensive living and your overall daily outlook. We could go on and make a long list of issues that can and do get all of us […]
Should You Post Videos of Yourself And Guns On Social Media?
I’m relatively active on various gun and concealed carry subreddits where folks regularly post videos and pictures doing various training exercises with their guns and gear. Most of the time their faces are are not blotched out, and are fully visible for anyone to see. I believe there are numerous different reasons as to why […]
Top 12 Best 9mm Handguns (2023)
Updated from November 2018 and April 2021. This list of the best 9mm pistols has been evolving over the past four or five years. It started out as a short list of seven or so pistols, grew to about 20 with the last iteration, and is being shortened back down again as I’m done trying […]
Trump VS DeSantis, and a Warning To Republicans
The midterm elections have just passed, and while they’re still fresh in our minds, I think it’s important to discuss some key takeaways from the results. And, of course, Trump is running for president in 2024. I’ll give you my thoughts on Trump a bit later. But for now, let’s discuss what I think happened […]
How Can I Defend Myself If I’m Under 21?
Another question I see asked on internet forums dedicated to concealed carry and self-defense, is regarding those individuals who are not yet of legal age to buy or carry a firearm. Truth be told, you are limited on what you can do if you are under the age of legally being able to carry a […]
5 Industry-Wide Practices That Are False
There are a lot of practices that are industry-wide that many would have you believe are correct. Not only are they not correct, they’re sometimes dangerous. These are things that, as far as I can tell, need to go away completely, or at least be fixed. Some of these are based in merit and have […]
An Often Unthought Of Way To Better Prepare Yourself For Self-Defense
If you carry a gun for self-defense, or plan to, it is a commitment that cannot be taken lightly. It is your job before you ever even have to draw your pistol to be as prepared as possible, so you can actually defend yourself. This article is meant to help you get better prepared for […]