Month: April 2022

Staying Vigilant While Still Using The Buddy System

You might remember a time when your parents would let you go off with a friend, but reminded you to always use “The Buddy System.”  I remember growing up without a cell phone, internet, or any clue how to reach my parents if something went wrong or if I’d be late coming home. They’d just …

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The Stealthy Draw – Why and How It’s Important

In the world of concealed carry, you’ll hear a lot about drawing. Drawing is the act of removing your firearm from the holster and getting it on target. For concealed carry and defensive shooting, being able to safely, competently, and even swiftly draw your firearm can be an unbeatable skill. Drawing sounds simple but requires …

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The Reload – How, When, and Why You Should Carry One

Carrying a spare magazine can mean the difference between life or death in a gunfight. Since concealed carry went mainstream, we’ve seen an explosion in holsters, and tagging along right behind holsters has been mag pouches. Heck, the current trend sees a mag pouch tied to your holster, like the Reckoning or the brand new …

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Springfield Hellcat Goes Pro

The higher-capacity concealed pistol market competition just got thicker with Springfield Armory’s latest upgrade to their Hellcat line, the Hellcat Pro. Rank amateurs need not apply. Over the past few years, I’ve had the privilege of trying out the entire Hellcat line, along with a few other Springfield pistols, and have had mixed reactions to …

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