Taurus Spectrum Review Update: This is an update to my Taurus Spectrum Review article last updated in August of 2019. This is the last time I’ll update this article with new content. I have resolved that this is not a good gun to rely on for self-defense due to the number of malfunctions it has […]
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Training The Way You Are
This is not the first time I’ve spoken about this topic and each time I cover it I catch a lot of heat. I’m okay with that because I believe what I’m about to say is 100% true. That is, that you need to train the way you are. And when I say the way […]
3 Reasons Why Taking Advanced Training is Good
I know I’m going to catch some heat from at least some of you on this, and that’s okay. We’re all at different stages of the journey for our preparedness when it comes to self-defense. While I don’t think training should be required for people to enjoy their Second Amendment rights, I do believe that […]
The 4 Basic Firearms Safety Rules
The necessity to be safe while “gun training” cannot be overemphasized … There are rules. The rules must be followed or people could get hurt. Really, that’s how it is with all aspects of life from the job you have, to raising your children, to driving down the road. Take, for example, the simple stop […]
The 5 Cs For Selecting a Concealed Carry Gun
So you completed a concealed carry course and received your license or permit to carry. Or maybe you’ve had your license for a while and are in the market to purchase a serious concealed carry gun. Choices for concealed carry handguns may seem almost endless. The following “Five C” approach may aid you in the […]
Improve Your Readiness With These Five Defensive Shooting Positions
You made the decision to carry a sidearm on your person or in your vehicle daily. In addition, you selected a handgun and obtained some baseline training and perhaps shot a qualifying score in a concealed carry class. Your accuracy is good while standing squared up in front of a non-moving target while under little […]
JM4 Tactical Holster Review: Quick Click and Carry
Concealed Carry Holster Review, JM4 QCC This is an update to a holster review that was published in August of 2018. I still own this holster and liked them so much I ended up getting several more for different guns. What is the JM4 Tactical Quick Click and Carry? It is essentially a leather concealed […]
Ultimate Guide to Concealed Carry For Women (Written By A Woman)
With an ever-growing number of people (women specifically) purchasing and packing firearms, a whole other industry of concealment holsters has emerged onto the scene. A question I’m often asked is how a woman should carry a gun. I’ve been carrying a handgun on a regular basis for more than 15 years now, which pre-dates my […]
How To Pick The Right AR-15 Sights Or Optics
The popularity of AR-15 rifles seems to grow every year. Even with thousands of choices on the market, more crop up every season. Along with new rifle and carbine choices, options and upgrades for sights abound, to the point of being confusing. Here is a brief guide to help you get maximum mileage and value […]
How To Train For Every Day Carry (EDC)
Most people who apply for a concealed carry permit fail to take into consideration that effective concealed carry is actually a lifestyle change. Approximately 80 percent of the licensed students I work with report that they usually don’t carry on a daily basis. Most say they carry only in their vehicle or while traveling. Along […]
