Something that a fellow blogger and reader of the blog mentioned on our Facebook page got my brain in gear again… in response to my recent updated carbine set up article, he posed a statement and question regarding choice of optic and reasonable expectations of use contrasted with typical training environments. This isn’t so much […]
Although not one of the most popular, one of the most consistently viewed posts on this blog is the carbine setup article that I wrote back in 2015. To my mind, this speaks to the undeniable popularity of the AR-15. Given the continued assault on our rights and renewed efforts to legislate a ban on […]
In one of our most popular articles of all time, I wrote in one paragraph about how gas stations and convenience stores are the water holes of our time. Even in the best neighborhoods, gas stations and their associated stores attract all manner of cretins. Of course, it all makes sense. Where commerce is taking […]
This past June 28th, I made an impulse buy, and purchased a Striker Control Device (SCD) from Tau Development Group during the annual Tau Day sale. Although I had known about the SCD (aka “The Gadget”) for quite some time from frequenting pistol-forum.com, I had held off buying one for a variety of reasons. I’ll […]
As I have done each of the last several years, I thought it would be a good idea to list for our readers some of my personal training (and other) goals for the new year. I do this partially as a preview for our followers but also as a check on myself. I believe that […]
Separate from my “You Gotta Pay to Play” article for 2018, I thought I would again—as in past years—look back at some of my goals for 2018 and see how well I met them. I also thought it would be good to share some other nuggets from 2018. Formal Training I surpassed any year in […]
Last year was incredibly busy for me, and my primary avocation (firearms and this blog) somewhat suffered as a result. Nonetheless, I had a good year with some great training opportunities and acquired a few new pieces of hardware as well. As always, early in the year, the annual Rangemaster Tactical Conference provided some great […]
Hello all and Happy New Year! As I have done each of the last couple of years (see here and here), I thought it might be useful to list in one place all of the classes I took, the matches I participated in, the number of rounds I sent downrange in them, and the money […]
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