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The Bastion EDC Glass Breaker

The Bastion EDC Glass Breaker

Sometimes you just need a tool that can break some shit. If that’s something you desire then a tool made by Bastion and sold by Ready Man is likely something you’ll appreciate. This knuckle based tool is designed to break glass, faces, and other similar things. Unlike a full knuckle duster, this tool covers a […]

The ShapeShift Driver Defense

The ShapeShift Driver Defense: Defensive Driving

When AlienGear Released the Shapeshift core system I was impressed, four holsters in one was a cool idea. Then they promised expansions and delivered, and keep delivering. From MOLLE Mounts to shoulder rigs the ShapeShift system is continually growing. One of the newest developments is the ShapeShift Driver Defense system. Alien gear sent me, and […]

BCA 3.0 | Evolution of the Bravo Concealment BCA Holster

With winter looming (there’s actually 12″ of snow on the ground as I write this) I make the transition between my every day carry firearms. In the warmer months, I carry a sub-compact Sig Sauer P365 with an inside the waist belt holster due to its deeper concealment under lighter clothing. As the temps drop and I […]

The Empire Tactical Brass Knuckles

The Empire Tactical Brass Knuckles

Have you ever opened a beer and thought, “Man I could do this with more style.” If so the Empire Tactical Knuckle Beer Bottle openers are for you. This CNC machined set of knuckledusters is a made in America and perfect for striping the tops off of beers both foreign and domestic. This beautifully crafted […]

Emerson Super Karambit | The Lethal Edge

Emerson Super Karambit | The Lethal Edge

The Emerson Super Karambit is one hell of a weapon. This blade design is vastly different from your everyday carry blade. Although you can use the karambit for some utility tasks, it’s not meant to be. It’s true calling is as a defensive edged weapon. Due to the ring on the end of the handle, […]

Self Defense: Is It Wrong if It’s Illegal?

Self Defense: Is It Wrong if It’s Illegal?

If it’s illegal, is self defense wrong? A news story I read made me start thinking about people who carry self defense tools without a permit. According to the news report, Flair Lamont Griggs, a seventeen-year-old from York, Pennsylvania, was often at odds with another kid, Joseph Gomez, Jr.. Their animosity toward each other was strong enough that […]

Liberty Civil Defense 9mm| Further Review

Liberty Civil Defense 9mm | Further Review

Recently I started a two-part review of Liberty ammunition’s Civil Defense round.  Part 1 can be read here.  A +P defensive load zipping out around 2150 FPS, this diminutive 50gr bullet looks impressive.   I had some doubts during my first range day as my chronograph was recording high variability in the velocity.  This manifested […]

Considerations for Home Defense – Developing Mindset

Your “mindset” is the foundational part of your plan and will help you dictate and prioritize the steps you take in its formation. You have to decide who (notice I said “who” not “what”) you are willing to protect, how far you are willing to go to protect them and how best to go about […]

How do you pick a carry gun?

Selecting a Handgun for Everyday: Double Action?

How do you pick a carry gun?  A double action model is the choice of many CCW shooters.  Former Marine infantryman, Don Adams, has some informed opinions about selecting carry guns. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3gdi6RomII See more of Don Adams’ videos here on the  Do it rite channel

Gerber Evo – Evolve and Overcome

Gerber Evo folding knife – Evolve and Overcome

You really never appreciate the lighter things until you experience them. I lug around a wide variety of knives, and most of the time I’m reviewing them for you fine folks. Until the Evo graced my home I never really knew just how heavy these knives are. I’ve carried lightweight knives, but they tended to be pretty […]

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