When I was growing up the fanny pack was possibly the worst fashion accessory ever only worn by ironic hipsters and my friend’s dad Steve who had an incredible collection of high white socks commonly worn with a fanny pack and sandals on vacation. Then I joined the Marines and noticed members of our STA […]
Drawing a weapon from a holstered position
Drawing a pistol is an art-form that requires practice to do subconsciously efficient. Every holster and firearms combination is different or has the possibility to be, given the different body types and capabilities of different people. The draw can be done from the same setup a variety of ways depending on the individual’s position as well. There are […]
Say goodbye to electronic pistol safes: Titan gun safe review
I had an electronic pistol box for quick access to my primary home defense pistol for almost two years. The day came when the batteries died and I went to grab the 9-volt battery to “jump-start” it. It was at that point I discovered the pistol box was designed to revert to the default factory […]
Danner Lookout 8″ Boot | Chopper pilot approved
For the previous two years I have been wearing the Danner Lookout 8” side-zip boot. As an EMS helicopter pilot, I need a boot that is not just comfortable to wear for hours on end, but something that I can slip on quickly when the phone rings. While deployed to Afghanistan in 2002 as a […]
A story about my Smith & Wesson 38 Special and lessons learned
My Smith & Wesson 38 Special titanium alloy J frame; the gun I pulled on an attempted carjacker years ago. My first handgun was a Glock 19, I sold that and got a Glock 27. Didn’t like that so sold it and got this when I was promoted to manager. I didn’t want to look like […]
How a T-shirt got me through Navy SEAL training Hell Week (Pt. 2)
In my previous article, I discussed how visualization—or what I call “paradise from the pain”—can help us get through challenging or difficult times by allowing us to live in the moment that comes after the pain or discomfort. But how do we do that? How can we train our brains to focus on what’s up ahead and not […]
Stay Out of Prison: Do Your Homework Before Building a Rifle at Home
Alex “AK” Kincaid is a lawyer who does gun videos. In this one, she talks about the legalities of building AR-style rifles at home for your own use. Her three main rules are as follows: Build For Your Own Personal Use Know What You’re Buying Know What You’re Building It is illegal to build a […]
A T-shirt got me through Navy SEAL training Hell Week (Pt. 1)
I was slouched over a stack of pancakes in the BUD/S chow hall, quietly experiencing the thousands of microabrasions that come with 48 hours of being wet and sandy. It was Tuesday night of Hell Week, and it was the first time the pain of it all had really settled in. It was the burning […]
Dealing With Attack Dogs: Techniques and Options
The use of dogs to protect home and hearth goes back far into prehistory. In the unpleasantness since 9/11, special operations forces are fielding dogs in a number of innovative and sometimes classified ways. It is not surprising that bad guys are using large dogs to protect their drugs, their cribs and their deals. Pitbulls have become a […]
Watch: Getting Pulled Over with a Gun in the Car
“I have been getting a lot of questions about how I carry my handgun when I am on the road. I use a steering column holster for easy access to my firearm. It gives me a convenient and secure place to put my pistol, And it’ll give you the ability to draw it quickly in […]