safety
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.
10 Occasions to Use a BarrelBlok, & 4 Instances you Shouldn’t
Because of its simplicity, it’s easy to overlook the tool’s versatility, importance, and effectiveness. If you aren’t familiar with BarrelBlok, I’ll give you a quick description of the device that…
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…
Do Americans Love Guns?
As proof that Americans love guns, people cite the high number of individual gun ownership in our country. Because the government doesn’t have a national gun registry (at least that’s…
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…
S6E2 – The Ultimate Guide to Dry Fire Safety
Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen share with you our current approach to conducting dry fire practice SAFELY! Dry fire practice is important, it helps develop skill, but it should never come at the cost of injuring oneself or another person. There are simple things we can do to ensure a mistake is never made. We hope you’ll join us for this very important topic!
Apex Tactical – Mandatory Recall For Some Glock Triggers
If you installed an Apex Tactical Glock Slim Frame Action Enhancement Kit, you want to read on to find out if this mandatory recall affects your trigger kit. Below is…
Ruger Safety Bulletin for Some SR22 Handguns
For those of you who own one of the popular SR22 pistols from Ruger, please read this bulletin to see if your gun is affected by this potentially dangerous issue.…
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…
My Holster Has a Gap Around the Trigger Guard, is it Safe?
I recommend hard-sided holsters molded for the gun that covers and protects the entire trigger guard. I prefer these qualities because I want to eliminate the possibility that anything enters…
Best Strategies for Safe Dry Fire Practice at Home
Dry fire is an integral part of training for any gun owner, but it can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Here are some tips to make the most of your…
