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Proper Way to Use Cover

Proper Way to Use Cover

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I further contend that you can be involved in a gunfight even if you don’t have a gun. In that situation, my rule about not getting shot becomes all the more important.

Clay's Budget Blades Ep. 3: The Genzow HatchetHawk from Spyderco

Clay’s Budget Blades Ep. 3: The Genzow HatchetHawk from Spyderco

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The new Genzow is a work of art. The name is taken from Martin Genzow, a German outdoor enthusiast and historian. His life’s work has made him an expert on axes and tomahawks, and the subtle design differences that affect cutting performance.

The Perfect Noob Gun: The Handgun That Is Just Right for the New Shooter

The Perfect Noob Gun: The Handgun That Is Just Right for the New Shooter

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“I am shopping for my first handgun and I’m a complete newbie to shooting. What should I buy?”

Little Black Gun: Never Goes Out of Style

Little Black Gun: Never Goes Out of Style

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It’s a staple of the female wardrobe, a go-to outfit for many occasions, a tried-and-true fashion statement that flatters every style, every decade and every frame.

Clay's Budget Blades Ep. 2: The Spartan from Cold Steel

Clay’s Budget Blades Ep. 2: The Spartan from Cold Steel

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What first drew me to the Spartan was its unique blade shape, like a tiny copy of a Greek kopis sword. It looked cool enough that I was willing to buy one to try.

Hot Tactics for Cold Weather: Turn Up the Heat on Your EDC

Hot Tactics for Cold Weather: Turn Up the Heat on Your EDC

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Winter can affect how we protect ourselves, and it makes good sense to consider all of the potential issues.

Clay’s Budget Blades Ep. 1: The Yojimbo 2 from Spyderco

Clay’s Budget Blades Ep. 1: The Yojimbo 2 from Spyderco

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The idea behind Clay’s Budget Blades is to review products that are a good value, but not necessarily cheap. No gas station knives will be presented here, nor anything from QVC.

Home Turf: Plan for the Worst

Home Turf: Plan for the Worst

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Now there’s nothing wrong with protecting our possessions; that’s why we have safes and insurance policies. But defense in the home should be focused on protecting human life rather than property.

Why Girls Need Guns: Teaching My 12-Year-Old Daughter to Shoot

Why Girls Need Guns: Teaching My 12-Year-Old Daughter to Shoot

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Undoubtedly, being at the range with my eldest daughter was an incredible feeling. But I know that I won’t always be able to be there by her side. I won’t always be around to guide her, help her or protect her. She’ll be on her own one day all too soon.

No Magic Bullet

No Magic Bullet

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When a new Magic Bullet is launched and makes media waves, I always apply two filters as to whether it’s worth chasing down. The first filter is “Are the police using this?”