Appendix Carry – The Most Dangerous Inside The Waistband Carry Position on Earth?
So carrying a gun comes with some inherent dangers. We mitigate them with training and using appropriate gear. But when it comes to concealed carry, specifically carrying a gun inside…
The Anatomy of a Negligent Discharge
The vast majority of gun owners are responsible and safety conscious. No gun owner wants to fire a round unintentionally. That's the reason it's called an unintentional discharge. However, when…
Christmas Shopping—Mall Parking Lots and Gun Free Zones
I thought most people were like me and do the majority, if not all, of their Christmas shopping online. This weekend I drove by three or four strip malls, and…
This Person Demonstrates A Dangerous Way to Carry A Gun
I came across a picture of someone open carrying a handgun in an online gun forum. As you might guess, the people in the forum mercilessly ripped the person in…
VIDEO|Brutal Attack on Woman in New York Subway Underscores Deeper Problems
Surveillance video at a Queens, NY subway stop shows the brutal assault of an innocent woman. The incident took place in the morning as the victim rode the subway to…
VIDEO: Man Knocked Unconscious as People Stand and Watch
I just came across this surveillance video that shows a man being knocked unconscious from a single punch. We're not masochists, and I don't enjoy seeing anyone harmed. So, we…
Should You Modify the Trigger of Your Everyday Carry (EDC) Gun?
For example, your firearm may come from the factory requiring 5.5 pounds of force on the trigger to fire a cartridge. Reducing the weight of the trigger pull to 3.5 pounds of pressure needed to fire the cartridge would make it easier to pull the trigger.
How to Dry Fire Safely When You're Away From Home
Dry fire practice is such an important part of building and maintaining your pistol skills. Many of us perform dry fire practice several times a week or more, and even…
Your Rideshare Safety Strategy Should Start Before The Car Arrives
Many people rely on rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft for transportation, or earning money to put food on the table. Jumping in a vehicle driven by a complete…
What You Don't See Can Kill You
** We originally published this post August 29, 2017 ** I have wanted to address this topic for quite some time. I hope the accompanying video is a visual of…
Using a Bathroom With a Concealed Carry Handgun
For most of us the firearm sits concealed on our torso, near the waistline. This creates a number of challenges when one walks into a bathroom stall and drops the pants. In this article we will explore the ins and outs of how to deal with this situation safely and tactically.
3 Parents in Custody, 1 on the Run after 2 Colorado Children Die in unintentional shootings
In two unrelated incidents last month in Colorado, two children died from accidental self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Police charged all four parents with various criminal offenses. Three of the four parents…
Georgia Prosecutor Shoots Himself Inside Courthouse
According to news reports, a Georgia Prosecutor unintentionally shot himself in the upper leg. The incident presents us with three major lessons. Here is what happened. Unintended Discharge in a…
Self-Defense Carry Ammunition, How Often to Inspect?
When was the last time you unloaded the magazine of your everyday carry (EDC) gun and inspected all the rounds you carry? If the last time you saw the final…
For Dry Fire Unloaded is Good. Inert Is Better
I want to answer two questions. First, why is an inert gun better than a cleared gun for dry fire practice? And secondly, what tools can you use to make…
When Dry Fire isn't “Dry” – Did That Really Just Happen?
Handling firearms comes with substantial risk. Unfortunately, the risk doesn't disappear just when we leave the range. Many unintended discharges (UDs) occur when people conduct dry fire practice. When Dry…
Strategies to Stay Safe When Using Rideshare Services
There's no doubt that rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have made getting around town much easier. But with the rise in popularity of these services has come an increase…
When Dry Fire isn't “Dry” – Sleepy Dry Fire Practice
Handling firearms comes with substantial risk. Unfortunately, the risk doesn't disappear just when we leave the range. Many unintended discharges (UDs) occur when people conduct dry fire practice. When Dry…
When Dry Fire isn't “Dry” – I Don't Remember Loading the Gun
Handling firearms comes with substantial risk. Unfortunately, the risk doesn't disappear just when we leave the range. Many unintended discharges (UDs) occur when people conduct dry fire practice. When Dry…
When Dry Fire isn't ‘Dry' – I only Killed my Refrigerator
Handling firearms comes with substantial risk. Unfortunately, the risk doesn't disappear just when we leave the range. Many unintended discharges (UDs) occur when people conduct dry fire practice. When Dry…
How to Get The Most from Your 1st Range Session
As a trainer, I have had many , many people come through classes who have never ever held a gun or been on a range before. There are definitely some things you can do to lessen the anxiety and make that first trip
Don't Go In: Arriving Home to Forced Entry
I hope it never happens to anyone, but reality says someone reading this post will arrive home to find signs that someone broke into their house. I know I'll get…
Complacency and Firearms, a Dangerous Combination
Chances are, you have heard someone say, ‘complacency kills!' But this statement isn't meant for us to take literally… right? Well, I actually think complacency can lead to tragic outcomes.…
Hosting Friends and Family as A Responsible Gun Owner
Hosting some guests in your home? What are the best safety and tactical considerations when you have friends or family staying with you?
What is a Dummy Round-How Did Alec Baldwin Shoot His Director?
The shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on a movie set by actor/director Alec Baldwin prompts legitimate questions. For example, what kinds of guns and ammunition do actors use in movies?…
Should You Search Your House For The Bad Guy?
Our homes provide us and our families with a security that we otherwise would not have. But even the best home security measures are not effective 100% of the time.…
2 on 1, The Surreptitious Draw: Video of a Defensive Gun Use
I recently saw a video of an incident that I believe happened in Brazil. The video is chock full of incredibly valuable lessons and includes a fantastic example of a…
Winning: Hiker Uses EDC Trauma Kit To Save His Companion's Life
One benefit from Law Enforcement's adoption of body-worn cameras is the numerous videos of officers providing emergency trauma aid to injured people across the country. Sometimes they do a great…
Quick Access Handgun Safe Buyers Guide – Locking Styles, Design, and Construction
Objective and Criteria I own various styles of gun safes with different purposes. For example, a safe I use for long-term firearm storage meet other criteria than a safe I…
Better Renter Security: 3 Tools to Help Stay Alert
Security Strategies For Renters: Renters and apartment residents face unique challenges when it comes to home defense. Living in such proximity to neighbors makes home defense challenging in ways those…
Should I Carry With One in The Chamber?
In speaking with more concealed carriers, I realized that two groups fundamentally disagree with one another on carrying a concealed handgun with a round in the chamber. This is not an article intended to bash those who do not carry their firearms with a round in the chamber
How to Clean a Glock – Video Breakdown and Safety Check
While the Glock handgun's design is surprisingly simple, there is still some confusion about how to clean a Glock handgun. We will cover the basics. I am beginning with how…
[VIDEO] 5 Carjackings – How to Increase Your Odds Of Winning The Fight
These 5 deadly carjacking incidents are full of lessons learned. We extract 5 of them and provide a video training lesson to help you overcome this ever more common violent incident.
Best Renters' Options For Security
When it comes to home defense, renters, and especially those who live in an apartment, face difficulties homeowners may not need to consider. Those who live on the ground floor…
I Survived a Carjacking, 8 Takeaways
As concealed carriers, we have our firearm on us; knowing the odds are good, we will never have to use it. We practice and train for an incident we pray…
How To Dry Fire A Glock: 3 Challenges, 7 Helpful Tools
An analysis of 7 tools used to enhance dry fire with a Glock and the three specific problems we need to solve to have an effective dryfire session
Background Checks and Mass Shooters, How Did They Get Their Guns?
How Did Mass Shooters Get Their Guns? Moreover, Did They Pass Background Checks? We looked at 26 mass shootings for roughly 12 years between 2009 through 2021, in which we…
Untold Truths About Background Checks
How do criminals get their guns? Do background checks keep criminals from getting guns? What happens when someone lies on the application to buy a gun? We must have factual…
The Guide to Concealed Carry in a Purse
One of the most popular suggestions for women who are concerned about concealing and carrying a gun is to “just stick it in a purse.” It's an attractive idea. No…
Top Concealed Carry Errors Explained
In studying citizen defensive gun uses (DGU's) over the years, I've noticed some commonalities. Below is a list of the most frequent errors or “poor decisions” citizen defenders make when…
5 Tips| Your Active Shooter Response
Statistically, it's unlikely you will ever have to use a concealed handgun to defend yourself. However, if you are that person, the stakes couldn't be greater. So we should focus…
3 Considerations For Off Body Carry
Recently my amigo Josh wrote an article titled “Why I Hate Off Body Carry“. This is in part my response to those in our industry who label off-body carry as…
How to Practice Clearing a Handgun Double Feed
Most shooters know how to clear a double feed. I describe briefly how but more importantly want to focus on the best way to practice clearing the double-feed since the industry-standard methods all fall short and create bad training scars
The Best Age To Teach Kids About Guns
A common question I receive from students is “At what age should you teach your children about guns?” For me, the question is flawed because it infers there is some…
Upgrade Your Old Hearing Protection
I remember the first time I used electronic hearing protection. I placed the batteries, put them on, and was amazed at what I heard … I heard birds chirping,…
Hearing Protection – Firearms and Noise Reduction Rating
Hearing protection is rated by a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR). Unfortunately, it is not as simple a number to understand and use, as it should be. When you see an NRR rating on hearing protection, you…
S&W Shield EZ Safety Recall
Smith & Wesson has issued a safety recall surrounding a batch of EZ pistols manufactured between March 1st and October 31st 2020. The identified problem occurred on firearms where a…
When To Talk To Your Kids About Firearm Safety
As far as the range, and teaching her to shoot, I will address that when and if she shows interest, at a much older age and maturity level, of course. But for now, the seeds of firearms safety have been planted
Two Things NOT To Do With Your Guns
Sometimes I'm left scratching my head as I sit here and read the gun-related news stories each morning. So many incidents can be avoided with just a little consideration if…
Step Father Shoots Daughter, Thinking She's an Intruder
In a classic example of what not to do, an Alabama step dad shot his daughter after she attempted to get into the house at 2:15 in the morning, this…