One of the questions I get asked most often, usually by folks new to the gun world, is: what is the best 9mm pistol to own? I’m going to attempt to answer that question in just a moment, but remember that what’s best for me, may not be what’s good for you. So, take what […]
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JM4 Tactical Holster Review: Quick Click and Carry
Concealed Carry Holster Review, JM4 QCC Generally speaking, I won’t do a holster evaluation unless it’s something really different that you just don’t see everyday. For example, I don’t usually do Kydex holster reviews because everyone and their uncle can get some equipment, make one, and, sadly, many of them are nearly identical to each […]
Dressing the Part: Concealed Carry Shirts
This is the first in a short series where are going to use to discuss concealed carry, and how you dress to accommodate your self-defense lifestyle. Today our focus is going to be on shirts and what designs, cuts, and colors benefit the average concealed carrier. Shirts are our primary cover garments, and they can […]
The Best EDC Flashlights, And How To Use Them [2018]
Do you carry a handgun for self-defense? If so, you may also want to carry a good flashlight. The statistics indicate approximately 60% of all confrontations occur in dim light conditions. That does not necessarily mean complete darkness, but rather diminished lighting to the point where your ability to identify the threat is jeopardized. You […]
JM4 Tactical RELIC Holster Review
It’s not every day a company thinks so far outside the box so as to completely revolutionize an industry. JM4 Tactical has done it now, twice. First, with the release of their Hermann Oak Leather Magnetic Quick, Click, and Carry holster (our review). And now, with their RELIC Polymer holster that sews said leather to […]
Blackhawk Leather Holster Review: Brand New MBoss
Rock that pistol with a new Blackhawk Leather Holster, the MBoss Lovers of leather holsters and tactical gear have more to love now, with the May release of this brand new to market Blackhawk Leather Holster, the MBoss, custom made for their favorite major-brand handgun. The MBoss is constructed of Italian leather, and is black, […]
Rock Island 22 TCM Pistol Review (Convertible 9mm 1911)
Rock Island 22 TCM / 9mm 1911 Pistol I’m not what you’d call a 1911 super-fan. Nor am I what you’d call a Glock fan. If I had to put a finger on where I stand, it’d be somewhere in the middle. Though, I admittedly don’t own a Glock at the moment. There’s no special […]
Exos Leather Gun Belt Review
Need a great gun belt? Check out Exos Exos Gear won me over some years back when I first tried out their backpack. It’s held up well and is still a staple in my hiking gear. So I was excited when, a year ago, Exos offered up their Amish-made bridle leather gun belt for testing. […]
Properly Dressing For The Range | Propper Clothing Review
As a bona fide range rat, teaching classes and doing gun and gear reviews on a weekly basis—I’ve long been frustrated with the lack of choices and features in so-called tactical wear. That changed in summer 2017 when the Propper company, of St. Louis, provided samples of their summer weight shirt and pants. In these […]
Considerations For Armed Church Security Plan
Have a church security plan for your place of worship (or even your business). Like it or not, Americans have to face the reality of today’s real-world threats right here on our own soil. Some of these threats come from abroad or are influenced by foreign fanaticism. Unfortunately, as witnessed in recent weeks, we must […]
