I was recently writing an article about the Fitz Special revolvers and researching the concept as well as the man behind them, John Henry Fitzgerald. In this research, I discovered a book he wrote simply called “Shooting,” and I’ve been digging through it. In the book, there was a revolver qualification that was right...
Most people reading this blog likely carry a firearm. At the very least, it’s something you are considering. That’s great. Carrying a weapon and being trained in its operation makes you a prepared citizen. However, have you ever considered a nonlethal option? If not, you should, and I’ll give you five reasons why. 1....
Sometimes, I think there are too many options when it comes to concealed-carry handguns because how can you find the right one for you? There’s an endless sea of barrel lengths, sight options, capacity, and not to mention making sure there’s aftermarket support for a gun. The gun has to fit your hand size,...
One of the most iconic concealed carry firearms of all time is the snub nose revolver. In the age where revolvers ruled, it was the preferred weapon of detectives and civilians looking to pack a punch in a small package. To this day, small, snub-nose revolvers are still extremely popular. Where did the snub...
I attend many media and shooting events across the country, and one company that has been impressing me with its pistols is Kimber. I am in love with their Rapide (ICE), specifically in .45 ACP, and that gun is currently sitting at the top of my “must-have” list. But until then, I have two...
A big part of being successful in your training is training to a standard. Drills, for example, offer a time and accuracy standard. We train to meet and exceed those standards. Standards of accuracy and time allow us to perform to standard and see objective improvement. Amongst the many standards in the firearm world,...
