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Shoot Me First! Improper Concealment, Unwanted Attention

Shoot Me First! Improper Concealment, Unwanted Attention

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I should not have to say this, but just because someone “doesn’t look right” and is carrying a weapon doesn’t mean you are about to be assaulted or that he is an armed robber.

What I Love & Hate About Aftermarket AR Carry Handle/Sights

What I Love & Hate About Aftermarket AR Carry Handle/Sights

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Oh, I certainly love the electronic optics available today … more on that below. But every now and again it’s just fun to have a carry handle with the integrated sights. Here’s what I love — and hate — about the UTG.

What I Love & Hate About the BriteStrike Brite-Blade Tactical Lighted Survival Knife

What I Love & Hate About the BriteStrike Brite-Blade Tactical Lighted Survival Knife

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Multi-function tools are usually modified pliers with a built-in secondary blade. But the (hereafter the TLSK) is a multi-function tool that keeps the knife primary. It’s also packed with useful secondary tools, making it a great choice for those of you who like to travel light — but prepared. BriteStrike markets this tool to first [...]

What I Love & Hate About the SIG Sauer P239

What I Love & Hate About the SIG Sauer P239

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Last week, I expressed my love-hate for newer, polymer guns, specifically the FMK 9C1 G2. This week, I’m giving you my love-hate of older, steel guns. My SIG Sauer P239.

Clay’s Guide to Urban Defense: Ep. 6 Escape From NY

Clay’s Guide to Urban Defense: Ep. 6 Escape From NY

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Over the last few weeks, we have talked a lot about hardening your defensive position in case of urban unrest. Which I still believe is your best option, provided you didn’t get out in time. It has the highest survivability and is the least risky proposition. Most of the time. But the situation might force your hand, so today we are going to conclude with some tips on how to get out.

Korwin: Efforts to Infringe is Creed Discrimination! It's Illegal!

Korwin: Efforts to Infringe is Creed Discrimination! It’s Illegal!

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Disarming the public is not even remotely a solution to the actions of criminals or insane people. In fact, it only makes matters worse, by leaving the innocent helpless in the face of miscreants and sociopaths. Failure to see this is a sign of untreated hoplophobia.

What I Love & Hate About the FMK 9C1 G2

What I Love & Hate About the FMK 9C1 G2

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The FMK 9C1 G2 has dared to take on the Glock 19 as the premier mid-size polymer pistol on the market. Whether it will succeed remains to be seen. That it has the opportunity to do so is one of the great things about America and the state of the current firearms industry. In fact, [...]

Vice News Says, ‘Don’t Ban the AR, Require Insurance For It’

Vice News Says, ‘Don’t Ban the AR, Require Insurance For It’

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Vice News contributor Krishna Andavolu doesn’t want to ban modern sporting rifles, he wants gun owners to buy insurance for them.

Clay’s Guide to Urban Defense: Ep. 5 Surviving In A Concrete Jungle

Clay’s Guide to Urban Defense: Ep. 5 Surviving In A Concrete Jungle

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Concertina wire is better, but the gigantic rolls are hard to store. Regular old barb wire can do the job, in a nice compact package. Wait until the opposition is hopelessly entangled in wire, and cut them to ribbons with bullets. It will also discourage any survivors from trying again.

What I Love & Hate About the Galco Jak Slide Holster

What I Love & Hate About the Galco Jak Slide Holster

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Not all universal holsters come from the $10 bin at the local gun show. Some are legit concealed carry holsters, worthy of being in your shoebox of holsters because, hey, it’s universal.