I first reviewed the GX4 when it debuted in 2021 and was impressed with it right out of the box, which surprised me. I’ve never been a Taurus fan, viewing their firearms as fine but not great, mediocre at best. The G3 series was fairly unimpressive, so I assumed this would be a subcompact...
Let’s talk about backup guns. Specifically the civilian concealed carry of backup guns. Police are a different subject, and their needs are a bit different than our own. As a concealed carrier, should you carry a backup gun? Is it necessary, and if you do, how does that become part of your training regime,...
If you aren’t making use of every resource you have to protect yourself, are you really trying enough? We live in an age where nearly every person carries a portable, high-powered computer in their pocket. Most of us use that high-powered computer to look at pictures of cats. That’s fine, but you can also...
It’s no longer enough to only carry a gun. Nowadays, we need to think defensively and consider including body armor in our everyday carry load out. When you think of body armor, heavy plates with a plate carrier are probably what comes to mind for you. Body armor has come a long way and...
Gun companies seem to really hate standardization. They resist it and typically do their own thing to try and stand out. That’s why we have a dozen different optic footprints. That’s why every company’s handgun uses a different magazine design. It’s why we have the universal revolver reload. Revolvers like to be different. I...
I recently tried out the N8 Tactical Magna-Clip Magazine Carrier, and I’m here to share my thoughts on this nifty little addition to my EDC setup. If you’re like me, always looking for gear that strikes the perfect balance between convenience and practicality, you’re in for a treat. But there’s a caveat – this...
