The four steps of OODA play out every time we take an action. Whether or not you’ve heard of the OODA Loop, you use it every day without knowing it. It’s not a mechanical device, nor is it some weird time-space sci-fi phenomenon. But it is scientific. The OODA Loop is the decision...
Concealed carry is full of surprises. Here are a few things nobody told you before you started carrying. I realized I’ve been carrying now for a decade. To some, that’s beginner speak, but for me, I’ve been carrying as long as I’ve legally been allowed to. In that time, I’ve learned a couple...
Does Glock’s “Perfection” claim carry over to the 43X? Quite possibly. The Glock 43X and Glock 48 series pistols were an interesting departure for Glock. These larger-than-average single-stack 9mms gave shooters thin but easy handling weapons. While the Glock 43 and Glock 42 gave shooters pocket pistols, the Glock 43X and Glock 48...
How well did steel- and hammer-focused Beretta adapt to the polymer striker market? Beretta is a legend in firearms manufacturing, from shotguns to handguns, but the all-new Beretta APX is their first striker-fired pistol. They are known for their high-quality side-by-side, over-and-under, and semi-automatic shotguns, the military contract-winning M9, and numerous double-action pistols....
Self-defense preparation involves far more than learning to use a gun. In fact, the gun is the last thing you use. When it comes to concealed carry, it’s easy to get wrapped up in just the shooting skills portion of the whole thing. That’s the most fun part. Believe it or not, you...
How to identify, hide behind, and shoot from barriers. If you’re ever in a gunfight – and we sincerely hope that never happens, but we also hope you’re prepared if it ever does – you will need to get off the X and find cover or concealment. It’s a valuable life-saving skill that...
