Gun Review: Smith and Wesson Model 64 (DAO)
“A Revolver? Really?” Yeah, I’ve heard that a time or two over the past years. Now I don’t hate automatic pistols. Really, I don’t. I own a very nice Glock that serves as my...
Self-Defense Tip: Drop it Like It’s Hot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK7L5U_TOB8
Here's something you never see on the firing line at your local gun range: someone holding their phone. A book (remember them?). A bag of groceries. Anything other than a gun or a gun...
Competition Shooting 101: IDPA
Remember this series? I know, it's been a while, but back by popular request is the continuing series of Competition Shooting 101 articles where we teach you about the various shooting sports. First we looked at...
Question of the Day: How Well Are You Insured?
RF's said it a hundred times if he's said it once. Use your gun, call your lawyer. And prepare to open your wallet. Successfully defending yourself against an attack is the the whole point...
FBI: Violent Crime Rate Dropped 6.5% in 2010 Compared to 2009
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, official scorekeeper for crime figures and statistics, released their official report on crime for 2010 this morning. According to their math geeks violent crime is continuing its statistical decline,...
Self-Defense Tip: Keep Your Friends Close, Your Gun Purchases Closer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe48ZcvFNow&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL1BAE769306017B35
Last week, I reported on a Massachusetts gun collector whose collection got collected by thieves. This despite the fact that Mr. Sokolowski had a gun vault that the police described as "extremely secure." As...
Want a Free AK? Ditch That PayPal Account
OK, so offering a gun with the purchase of something or other isn’t exactly new any more. It’s usually a car dealer offering an AK or other gun with the purchase of a new...
Why I Don’t Carry Pepper Spray—Except When I Do
I'm not a big fan of that "I carry a gun when I'm going somewhere dangerous" thing. Bad things can happen to good people any time, any place. Even when you're in the shower....
Tool Time!
The world is demonstrably dangerous. Any possibility of a threat of harm to my children is reason enough for me to be willing and able to defend them. As for my wife, I believe...
Tip of the Day: Three’s Just About Always a Crowd
You can probably imagine how a love triangle could devolve into a volatile situation. No one likes to share in that department and it’s easy for feelings to get hurt. Rarely does someone like...
No Thoughts About Buildings or Food. Just Guns, Bullets and Holsters
Robert:
Warning, I am a bit OCD about gear, skills, etc. It goes with the profession. Or the profession attracts the personality. Anyway, I am just starting an email thread with random thoughts to...
Increasing 911 Wait Times; When the Police Are Only 15 Minutes Away
The 911 Emergency Response System works because of one thing and one thing only: the 911 dispatcher. They have an uncanny ability to bring order to chaos, calm the hysterical, and prescribe just the right number...