This year makes the fourth time that I’ve attended the annual Rangemaster Tactical Conference (Tac-Con for short). I honestly wasn’t sure if I was going to go this year, although I had purchased a ticket when they first became available. The stress and time commitment of my recent job change have taken their toll, and […]
A few weeks ago, I managed to make two trips to the range… I shot the same drill each time with two different handguns that I commonly carry, and I thought I would discuss my experiences here in this post. The August Drill of the Month from Tom Givens’ Rangemaster Newsletter was his “Five-Second Standards.” The […]
Long time readers of this blog know of my affinity for and dedication to the Glock pistol, specifically the Glock 19. Indeed, this year marks a decade of experience carrying and training with Glocks, and I have acquired nearly a half-dozen of them over the years. My reasons for doing so are simple, and Robert […]
This past week, I spent some time working on my concealed draw at the range. As I mentioned in a recent AAR, lately I’ve been practicing the draw as taught by Mike Seeklander. He teaches a one handed draw that can basically be described as drawing a large circle around the gun. The strong hand […]
I must admit that I have been intrigued with the advent, over the last few years, of appendix inside the waistband (AIWB) holsters that incorporate some sort of magazine carrier, either integral or one that attaches. The idea has appealed to me for two reasons. First, the concept of an all-in-one, grab-and-go package sounded good […]
Recently, Robert was kind enough to send me a spare copy of John Farnam’s “The Farnam Method of Defensive Handgunning.” While skimming through it, I was surprised to see a photo with a caption describing holstering the pistol without looking at the holster. Apparently, at least in the book (2005), Farnam advises to keep one’s […]
As I promised in this post, I am posting an update regarding my RM380 and holster selections. The little gun is still performing well for what it is, and I recommend it to anyone looking for a small .380 for concealed carry. While I am more often than not carrying a G19, there are occasions […]
Readers of this blog are most likely familiar with the term “the other strong hand”. Many firearms instructors use this terminology (Bill Rapier used this term in this class) in lieu of “weak hand”. Words have meaning, and the idea is to use positive words (“other strong”) versus words with more of a negative tone […]
Those who love to mock the competitive shooting sports—especially IDPA—should be familiar with the concept of the “shoot me first” vest. While various versions exist, and I am not entirely clear about the history of these garments, the basic gist is as follows. IDPA requires shooting from concealment. No doubt, many matches are held in […]
In this second in a series of articles I have planned on concealment tips, I wanted to look at the importance of color. In this case, I am not only referring to cover garments, or garments in general. Rather, I am referring to garments AND gear. The Cover Garment In Volume 1, I mentioned how […]
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