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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)

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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.

WW2, High School Geometry, and the BAR

WW2, High School Geometry, and the BAR

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As a nation and as a people we owe those old guys a debt that can never be repaid. Sometimes it behooves us to just be still and ponder how awesome they all were.

CNN's Don Lemon Bashes Protesters w/ Guns: ‘Who the hell do you think you are?’

How the Mainstream Media is Fueling A Race War

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By contrast, 38% of the cases in which local news reported on a white officer shooting a black suspect get national coverage.

Simple Safety Rules: Rules For Guns Everyone Should Know

Simple Safety Rules: Rules For Guns Everyone Should Know

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Read this! It’s important! Gun safety is pretty simple but is critical.

The Kent State Shootings: Glimpsing the Heart of Darkness

The Kent State Shootings: Glimpsing the Heart of Darkness

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On the campus of Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, forces representing the Establishment were arrayed against a motley mob of some 2,000 students, hippies, stoners, bikers, and sundry anti-war protestors.

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

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

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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.

World Traveler Reports on Wisconsin Open Carry and Walmart Request

World Traveler Reports on Wisconsin Open Carry and Walmart Request

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A Wisconsin Walmart manager recently followed store policy in Northern Wisconsin. They interacted with a long term friend of mine.

Stopping A Bear Attack: Bear Defense is More Difficult Than You Think

Stopping A Bear Attack: Bear Defense is More Difficult Than You Think

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Whether it is wild dogs, coyotes, mountain lions, bears or even a viscous domestic dog, get some training in stopping animal attacks and stay aware in order to stay alive.

Taking Hogs: Exit Wounds

Taking Hogs: Exit Wounds

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Even though they’re pigs, they still deserve a humane death, besides, the less time you spend looking for a hit pig is more time spent looking for more pigs!

Danner Thorofare Boot Review

Danner Thorofare Boot Review

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You wouldn’t buy a sports car then outfit it with discount tires, the same should go for your feet; footwear is literally where the rubber meets the rocks. Enter the Danner Thorofare.