A clean gun is essential. But how often do you need to clean it? Certain questions in the gun world get asked all the time, especially by new gun owners. For example, what gun should I get? Should I carry with one in the chamber? What is the best holster? (This one is...
The Goods & Bads of Pistol Red Dots
Do you run a red dot? Should you? Let’s look at the goods and bads to pistol red dots. Like it or not, there has been a trend in the gun industry for a few years now to add red dots to pistols. It started by some creative pistol owners strapping a small...
What To Expect at Your First Firearms Class
Follow these hints to get the most out of your first gun class. So you’ve bought your first gun and want to learn how to use it. Great! That’s a fantastic first step. While the Constitution does not require citizens to take classes or train as a legal requirement to own a gun,...
Planes, Trains, & Automobiles: How to Travel with the Gun
How do you travel with a gun? What are the rules? How do you protect yourself while traveling? Whether you’re flying, driving, or taking the train, the rules are different about what you can and cannot do. Let’s break them down one by one, so you’ll be prepared. Road Trip! Driving cross-country isn’t...
What the Heck is the OODA Loop?
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...
Using Cover and Concealment Effectively
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...
