The National Rifle Association’s Annual Meeting has concluded. This event occurs yearly and is like its own mini SHOT Show, but it’s much more accessible than SHOT. NRA members are invited to attend, and they do, flocking to the city of choice to gawk, handle, and gleam at all the new guns. NRAAM is...
Pocket Flashlights Vs WMLs – Which Is Better?
Lights, cameras, guns? Flashlights are a critical part of being a prepared citizen. As a species, we rely on our eyes to provide us with more information than any other sense. From a defensive standpoint, sight is essential. You need to be able to identify the threat, aim at the threat, and evaluate the...
5 Reasons To Carry A Nonlethal Option
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....
The Tueller Drill – Fact From Fiction
One of the most misunderstood pieces of firearm culture and training is the Tueller drill. The Tueller drill has been around since 1983, and since then, it’s grown out and away from what it’s supposed to be, turning into a hive of misinformation. Anytime I hear it mentioned, I take a deep breath and...
Best Concealed Carry Guns by Caliber
Best-of lists can be lots and lots of fun, and most best-of lists around guns focus on a single caliber. While that’s fun, I’ve always thought, why not a best-of list that gives you the best guns from various calibers? With that in mind, I set out to ponder, gather opinions from friends, and...
The MPOETC Backup Gun Qual – Lock and Load
I’ve become quite enthralled by the idea of using police backup firearm quals for concealed carry training. Most police quals are great training but aren’t focused on concealed carry. Backup or off-duty qualifications are focused on small guns that are typically carried in a concealed manner. The MPOETC Backup Gun Qual is the latest...