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Don't Do it Wrong! How to Properly Wear Body Armor

Don’t Do it Wrong! How to Properly Wear Body Armor

And when it comes to ballistic armor, specifically hard plates that you will find in a plate carrier, proper placement is paramount. Otherwise you are just wearing a weight vest…

The Brigandine Plate Carrier by SKD Tactical

The Brigandine Plate Carrier by SKD Tactical

The Brig starts off like most plate carriers in that it is comprised of two plate bags, shoulder straps and a cummerbund. But as we dive into the details, we begin to see how the Brig shines.

The What & the Why – Concealed Carry Considerations

The What & the Why – Concealed Carry Considerations

Once it dawns on anyone who plans to carry discreetly that they need to figure out a way to carry the gun, the questions start. The obvious one is: How to carry it?

The What & The Why – Kill or Stop?

The What & The Why – Kill or Stop?

Criminals attack someone in the US every day. It’s a regular occurrence. That person is faced with the decision of what to do. If he or she is carrying a gun, he or she has more options than the person who is not carrying.

Why You Should Avoid Handloads for Concealed Carry

Why You Should Avoid Handloads for Concealed Carry

Upon first consideration, it would seem to be a decent idea to use handloads for self-defense.  A person experienced in handloading could choose the right combination to create tailored ammunition which would be far more effective in a real-world situation than the standard ammunition available for purchase in a store.  However, there is a risk. 

Compact, Rugged and Very Accurate: Springfield Armory’s SAINT AR-15 Pistol

Compact, Rugged and Very Accurate: Springfield Armory’s SAINT AR-15 Pistol

The SAINT AR-15 Pistol is handy, and is a fine choice for home defense, personal protection, as a truck gun, has some hunting applications, and is a hell of a lot of fun to just shoot.

Know When to Stand Your Ground and When You Have a Duty to Retreat (Part I - Stand Your Ground)

Know When to Stand Your Ground and When You Have a Duty to Retreat (Part I – Stand Your Ground)

Cases of self-defense are not always simple. In some jurisdictions you are allowed to stand your ground when exercising self-defense. In other jurisdictions, you have a duty to retreat first if you can do so safely. In this series, we are going to examine your rights and obligations in each jurisdiction.

Cover Your A$# - Viridian XTL: Weapon Mounted Light & Camera - Review

Cover Your A$# – Viridian XTL: Weapon Mounted Light & Camera – Review

The Viridian XTL with Cam is a 500-lumen waterproof weapon light with a high definition camera built into the unit (has audio). I tested it at a 2 gun night match and the results are as follows.

An Ultra-Compact Backpack Gun: Daniel Defense DDM4 PDW in 300 BLK Reviewed

An Ultra-Compact Backpack Gun: Daniel Defense DDM4 PDW in 300 BLK Reviewed

There are many practical uses that I have for the PDW which span from personal protection to fun trigger-time at the range. Because of its 20 3/4″ collapsed length, you can fit the PDW in a nightstand next to your bed, the bottom side of your truck seat, or in a backpack for toting around in your daily activities.

Classy Looking and Very Concealable: Remington’s RM 380 Executive Pistol

Classy Looking and Very Concealable: Remington’s RM 380 Executive Pistol

The RM 380 Executive won’t stop a buffalo. Nor was it made for such heavy work. But it is a handy, very portable little handgun, and accurate enough at close range.