How I Prevent Bullet Setback in my EDC

How I keep my dry fire regimen from turning my gun into a hand grenade.

STANDOFF HANDGUN DRILLS: Accuracy at Situational Speed

Sharing something I found online.

“When Are You Good Enough?” -by Greg Ellifritz

I found a great, well-written post about something I believe needs a major re-think by well meaning but ultimately short-sighted individuals in our community.

Compete to Get Better, Not to Compete Better

Competition is good, should it be your goal?

Practical Rifle Competition, October 2018

I went back to the rifle competition this past weekend. I ought to get there more often, but life has a funny way of keeping our plans from ever going the way we intend. I'm not going to go over how the match works, you can read it here. I did get video this time, …

Twilight Run ‘N Gun 2018, PART TWO -UPDATE

The Twilight Run 'N Gun 2018 - Part II is on the 27th, 15 days from the day this is published.  My rifle is already set up.  I know what gear I'm going to run.  I know what I'm going to change and I think I know what to expect.  My real concern is that …

The Iron and the Soul

Saw this and had to share.  It is well worth your time. Henry Rollins’ Iron and the Soul Click the link above to read it on artofmanliness.com.  I've given a little excerpt below that I found particularly useful, even out of context. "I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks …

Range Day and Testing the New Carry Piece

I finally made it to the range this week.  This is the first time I've been for the sole purpose of practice in...  let's just say a while. First thing I did was the Press Check "No Fail Shot", as it is designed to be shot cold.  From 25 yards, draw and fire 1 shot …

A Case For The DA/SA For Your Carry Gun

I just ran across this piece on ITStactical.com, and figured that readers of my "What Gun Should You Buy" series would appreciate the perspective.  I'll link it below.  I didn't really address the aspect of picking an action for your first gun, though in retrospect I really should have. Since this isn't written by me, …

‘In Extremis’

In Extremis, adverb, meaning: 'at the point of death' [UPDATE 6-8-2018:  He had serious mental issues, like severe schizophrenic paranoia.  His YouTube channel lets you see into his mind, and it's pretty revealing.  The guy honestly thought that there were demons and aliens everywhere around him, and that they were attacking him.  I honestly feel …