Seven Emergency Kit Essentials
Taking the time to think about the five or ten most important items in your emergency kit is an instructive exercise. These seven items are a powerful starting point for your emergency kit and are equally useful in the wilderness or an emergency shelter
Bladetech Inside the Waistband Holster Review (Smith & Wesson 642)
I like Blade-tech holsters. They are well made, fit the weapon like a glove, ride comfortably, don’t shift around, and are durable. So it should [&hellip
Speedloaders and Speedstrips
When carrying a revolver, it doesn’t take long to realize that reloading is the weapon’s achilles heel. Compared to the simple act of sliding a [&hellip
Best Guns for Women
I see searches related to “the best gun for women” almost daily on this site. In some ways, I find this troubling. It’s as if [&hellip
Snubbie Lessons Learned, Part 1
Carrying a snub nose revolver is very much a learning experience. I’ve carried a Glock for almost five years, so I find myself relearning old [&hellip
A Snub Nose Journey
I confess. I have been prejudiced against snub nose revolvers. They are difficult to control, challenging to shoot accurately, and inherently low in ammo capacity. [&hellip
Blade Tech Phantom IWB Holster Review
Blade Tech has proven that you don’t need to spend a ton of money to get a quality holster. I’ll admit that I am a [&hellip
Carry Gear: Self Defense Flashlights
The flashlight may very well be the most underrated and forgotten self defense item, but it is one you should carry at all times. With [&hellip
The Search for the Perfect Concealed Carry Pistol; Smaller isn’t Always Better
I call them “cute” guns. You’ve seen them and probably own a couple. They are the guns that new shooters always seem to be drawn [&hellip
Gear Review: Blackhawk IWB Leather Holster (Glock 26)
I recently purchased a Glock 26 and of course that means that I am back in the market for a holster. So I purchased a Blackhawk Leather Inside the Pants holster today from a local gun store. (Note: I eventually returned this holster)
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