My new favorite gun
I just got back from my first range session with the Ruger LCP LiteRack. It’s a ten shot, 22LR version of their very popular LCP2 pistol that’s usually chambered in 380 ACP. The switch to 22, however, turns it into…
The Glock of Theseus
When does a Glock 19 cease to be a Glock 19? The five items in that photo are all roughly the same size and shape as a Glock 19. Three of them weigh approximately the same as a Glock 19.…
Life In A World Gone Crazy
I'm typing this on a quiet Sunday afternoon, and I'm watching the U.S. intervention in Afghanistan fall apart in real time. It's awful, and Lord, how my heart breaks for those who are now caught up in the Taliban's wrath. …
A Little More Scary Than You Might Think
A healthy percentage of my friends are laughing about a recent news story where I reporter in Vermont freaked out after shooting an AR-15 in an indoor range. Most of the comments are to the effect of "Hah-hah, what a…
Why All The Hate?
I did an article and video for work on why car holsters are a bad idea. They give you zero advantages over carrying on your person, yet have a greater chance of getting your gun stolen and a greater chance…
Missing That Crucial Last Step
I had an epiphany last night about why some people jump through all the hoops needed to get their concealed carry permit, but never take that last step and carry their gun with them every day. That'll be an article…
“Comprehensive” Doesn’t Even Start To Describe It
My friend Richard Johnson approached me back in late 2019 with the idea of doing the be-all and end-all study of the tactical flashlight. I thought it was a good idea, and we set the wheels in motion. However, there…
Silly Survivalist Stuff
I was served up an ad for a $20 “survival kit” today, and it was full of the usual suspects. A tactical pen. A cheap folding knife. A single AA “tactical flashlight” and a compass that was slightly larger than…