You don’t have to spend a ton on a good pistol to protect yourself. Everyone’s got a budget. You budget in your home, your car, groceries, and the like. Handguns are no different. Are budget handguns risky? You’re looking for something that must be responsible for saving your life, and you want it...
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...
The Truth About Pocket Pistols -Mini, Micros, and More
Small but mighty? Easy to conceal? Yes and no to both. Sometimes micros aren’t the best option. Who doesn’t love a good pocket pistol? When I say pocket pistol, I mean an ultra-small firearm capable of easily fitting into your average pocket. These days, they are often 380 ACPs, but plenty of 22LR, 25...
Pistol Red Dots – The Good, the Bad, and the Basics
What to look for when choosing a red dot. By now, you’ve had to see the advent of pistol red dots. They are everywhere. Heck, the Commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan carries a tricked-out Glock with a red dot. Red dots have gotten smaller and smaller, and it’s become easier to outfit...
Why You Should Choose Your Own Concealed Carry Gun
Picking a carry gun is a very personal choice, not one to be made for you by someone else. Once you decide to start carrying a gun and have all the legal checkboxes complete – whether in a permitless carry state or one that requires a permit – the next step is to...
Reloading Under Pressure – Can You Do It?
Have you practiced changing mags and reloading your gun? It is committed to muscle memory? Despite what Hollywood tells us, sometimes guns run out of bullets. Yep, it’s true. Sorry to break it to you, but Hollywood lied to us…again. Go figure. Perhaps you’ve come across an infinite-fire gun some time in your...
