What do you look for in a holster? What are the key factors to consider? Several are interested in the Alien Gear (AG) In-the-Waistband (IWB) hybrid (leather and kydex) holster for concealed carry and I have been asked to review it. So I want to give you the factors I use for assessing holsters in […]
Criteria for Selecting Your Holster: A Review of the Alien Gear In-the-Waistband Holster
The 2014 Springfield-Armory XDS 4.0 for Concealed Carry: A Review
There is NO perfect handgun, NO single, towering great manufacturer above all others, NO best caliber, NO magic bullet, and NO best barrel length. There also is NO ideal weight for everyone, NO trigger press that everyone can handle, and NO sights for all uses. I have not read a decree that says only pistols […]
Handgun Malfunctions and Stoppages
Probably every handgun shooter will experience a malfunction or stoppage of some kind over his/her lifetime. Are you prepared now to handle the many types of mechanical, physical equipment, procedural, and related failures that might occur? Can you identify the various types of malfunctions and stoppages? Do you know what to do if you have […]
Concealed Carry Lesson: Retired Policeman Shoots Man Texting in Theater [POLL]
What about this scenario below? It is strikingly similar to a recent January 2014 incident that is currently ongoing in Tampa, Florida. The facts of the actual situation are uncertain at this time and are being investigated. There are many legal and moral considerations, situational variables, witness statements, and facts we as concealed carry licensees […]
The 44 CONCEALED CARRY DRILL: Easy But Challenging [POLL]
This is a very easy-to-remember, simple, and basic shooting drill for those who conceal carry a handgun. It is designed to help you with drawing or presenting from a concealed carry holster and garment, as well as improving your accuracy, speed, and techniques for shooting. Its purpose is to help you respond to a general […]
A Magic Bullet: The New “Radically Invasive Projectile” 9mm Cartridge? [POLL]
What’s the latest, greatest, super ammo on the market? Is it really something new and technically advanced in bullet and ammo design? Has there been sufficient and extensive ballistic testing with independent labs? Do we really even need it? Is it just a gimmick? Will it increase Failures to Feed and over-penetrate? Will it be […]
Handgun Attributes to Help Improve Accuracy
While I have discovered for myself that accuracy and target hits are more important than equipment and handgun features, making the initial decisions about the key attributes you want in your handgun for the immediate purpose (be it concealed carry, personal protection, or target shooting) is very important. Of course, there is a natural interdependency […]
Microstamping Law Now Requires Stamp on Pistol Parts
Will lives be saved by this mandate? How will this new law improve public safety, if at all? Is another gun law really required now? Does the Constitution matter? Can the required data effectively be printed on pistols and cartridges? What does the research show? Is the microstamping process technically developed enough to permit this? […]
The World’s First 3D Printed Metal Handgun: Your Thoughts?
Are you ready for this 3D technology? Would you buy a handgun made with it? Are there risks for our society? Should the technology be freely available to everyone? If so, what factors are involved and how do we or can we keep the bad guys/gals away from the process, software, printing, and criminal use […]
Drawing from Concealed Carry: Steps and Tips
It is a big understatement to say that properly drawing or presenting your handgun from concealed carry (CC) is of critical importance for effectively using it to defend your life. The handgun draw is one of the most important aspects of self defense and can be the difference between life and death. When drawing your […]
Press, Chamber, or Status Check: What? When? How?
I gained some insight into “Press Checks” and want to share some related ideas. There are various terms for this process, including Press Check, Chamber Check, or Status Check. Press Check does not mean verifyng that the dry cleaners have put a straight line down the front of my pants, nor checking the credentials of […]