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Heath Layman

Heath Layman Heath has been a law enforcement officer in the Great Northwest since 1993 and train as a pistol and rifle instructor for both law enforcement and civilians. He also serves as an advanced armorer on pistols and rifles. If you're looking for training or would like to contact him, he can be reached at willapafirearmstraining@gmail.com

Books you Need – Safety On, 10 Little Liberals, and The ABC’s of Guns

Safety On, 10 Little Liberals, and The ABC’s of Guns are the answer to a problem I didn’t fully realize I had. Love the 2nd Amendment?  Want to teach your children firearms safety at a young age? Love shooting?  Love starting up fun conversations with your non 2nd Amendment supporting friends?  If you said yes […]

The SIG X-Five CO2 Pistol: Shoots Like a SIG Because it is One

On the SIG X-Five air pistol packaging it says it, “Shoots like a SIG because it is one.”  The remark on the packaging is accurate. The SIG X-Five air pistol is an excellent choice for learning, reducing the expenses of shooting, solving the problem of not having a location to shoot, or just for plain […]

The Handgunner Backpack from G.P.S. Wild About Shooting

The Handgunner Backpack from G.P.S. Wild About Shooting

I’m pretty wild about shooting and I teach both NRA pistol and rifle shooting to civilians and law enforcement.  I was looking for a solution to having 3 or 4 bags to haul my pistols to the range. I found that having the guns in sleeves, holsters, cases, etc. took up too much space, became […]

Thoughts on Lights, Optics, Slings, and More

Thoughts on Lights, Optics, Slings for Police Patrol Rifles

Like any piece of duty gear, optics and lights must be able to handle the various demands of the real world.  Those demands can vary greatly from environmental to incidental.  Equipment needs to be durable or maybe even bulletproof and light weight. New Technology and the Divide Law enforcement tends to be hesitant to adopt […]

What’s Your Excuse Not to Train? Apply the Fundamentals and Train!

What’s Your Excuse Not to Train? Apply the Fundamentals and Train!

Only one lung left due to the ravaging of cancer but still he finds a way to have breathe control.  Terrible medications due to kidney failure that cause him to shake and have an increased level of natural arc of movement and yet he finds a way to accurately hit the target through trigger finger […]

Blue Shield Tactical System’s Tactical Pen: The Multi-Tool of Pens

Blue Shield Tactical Systems LLC has a great product at an affordable price called the Blue Shield Tactical Pen.  The Blue Shield Tactical Pen is the multi-tool of pens with an ink pen, stylus, strike point, knife, and a glass break! Blue Shield Tactical Systems is owned and operated by an active-serving law enforcement officer. […]

Conceal Carry Extra Ammunition in Plain Sight with SnagMag

SnagMag knows that no survivor of a gunfight has come out of the life or death situation thinking, “I wish I hadn’t carried that extra ammunition on me.”  Is there such a thing as “extra” ammunition? How much ammunition is enough ammunition to carry when carrying concealed?  Is what you have in the gun going […]

Gerber Gear’s Propel Auto Knife, a Testimony in Customer Service

Gerber Gear’s Propel Auto Knife is another offering of field-proven performance that allows for one-handed blade deployment with a quality, durable, thin design that is comfortable in the hand and in the pocket. When I set out to do my review of this knife, it didn’t start out so great.  The knife didn’t consistently open […]

Get a Grip and Stick to Your Guns with Talon Grips, Inc.

An Option to Stippling Talon Grips offers a creative solution to a common problem amongst polymer gun owners; lack of traction when gripping the gun. Granulate or Rubber With two primary grip styles of granulate or rubber, Talon Grips offers a precise custom fit for many different guns.  They even have custom colors. The Grip […]

What if I told you there was a 40% better ballistic vest available? Enter MITgel AKA God’s Armor

MITgel, God’s Armor MITgel claims they have solved the problem of hot, uncomfortable body armor that doesn’t perform and protect like it should.  They claim to take the term “ballistic vest” and turn it into “bullet proof vest.” My body armor is tired and worn out The label tells me that I should have replaced […]

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