IT PLAYS IN PEORIA: Citizens Turn Out to Support Their Local Police

With just a few days notice, some Peoria residents put together a “Back the Blue” rally on Saturday.  Americans are familiar with the age-old figure of speech, “Will it play in Peoria?” This event played well in America’s heartland and it went off without a hitch. It took place in the city where a few … Read more

What I’m Carrying Now: A Taurus Model 85 Revolver and a Neck Knife

[This post is part of our series, What I’m Carrying Now. If you’d like to submit a photo and description of the gun, holster and gear you’re carrying in the new world in which we live, send it to us at thetruthaboutguns@gmail.com with WICN in the subject field.] Rod writes . . . I’m carrying the same … Read more

Dictatorial Carry: Everyday Carry Pocket Dump of the Day

So this one has a rather lengthy title: “What you need to carry in your pocket, being in a mafia dictatorial country where human rights are not respected? – Real Russian EDC.” What do you carry when you can’t…carry? Whether it’s a non-permissive environment or a dictatorial state/country, you have choices to make. What’s your … Read more

Pepper Gel Carry: Everyday Carry Pocket Dump of the Day

  Jacob Roy from Iowa sent in his pocket dump with the following comment: “The addition of Talon Grips on the Glock 42 are a very much welcome add-on given that most of the my “commuter” gloves are slick on the Glock’s factory grip texture. Most everything else stays the same… for now.” It’s the … Read more

Kubotan, Survival Card, and a Knife: Everyday Carry Pocket Dump of the Day

This pocket dump comes to us from Juan Robles who listed his location as Puerto Rico. The holstered item is actually a Mace Strobe Light Pepper Spray Gun. What I find interesting is the Readyman Hostage Escape Survival Card although the kubotan is a close second. Anyone here carry a kubotan or pepper spray?