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I’ve long preached awareness as one of the most crucial elements of self-defense for the simple fact that if you don’t know that danger is near, you can’t defend against it, regardless of training. And since my primary objective is keeping me and mine safe, I want to be the first to recognize potential danger so I can make an informed decision for future actions.
November 02, 2012
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In the aftermath of Sandy, more people are realizing that there are many levels of preparedness. While many have supplies for a few days, long-term survival should also be considered.
November 01, 2012
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It seems like everyone is going green these days, recycling and driving hybrid cars. Now even Crimson Trace is joining the craze by introducing a green laser Laserguard.
October 24, 2012
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By Paul Rackley
Sons of Guns seem to have fans from all walks of life, including a couple of big boys in the firearms industry—Brownells and Hornady.
October 18, 2012
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Everything seems to be tactical these days, even clothes. While I often wear tactical pants from a variety of manufacturers, I have always disliked the shirts: They were heavy, uncomfortable, hard to fit and, as my grandmother would say, ugly as sin, especially since they were only available in the military-like colors of green, black and tan. I have a couple that I seldom, if ever, wear, and I would in no way recommend them to you or anyone else.
October 16, 2012
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One of the best ways to avoid a confrontation is to project an image of strength. If your head is up, showing that you are aware of what is happening in your surroundings, then you are less likely to be attacked.
October 09, 2012
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In the movie “Full Metal Jacket,” marines named their rifles as a symbol of closeness with the one thing that could save their lives. Of course, they also slept with their guns, which is a completely different issue that I’m not going to touch. But the act of naming a firearm can provide a familiarity with a specific firearm, and it can be a lot of fun. A gun's name can be serious, lighthearted or downright ludicrous.
October 02, 2012
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For years, gunwriters have been emphatic in their opinion that vests used by concealed-gun carriers practically scream "gun." But I’m not so certain. Sure, tactical vests are unneeded in almost every situation that doesn’t require kicking down a door, but that doesn’t mean that all vests are bad for carry advocates.
September 28, 2012
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While work place violence is rare, it can happen and survival is greatly increased by having a plan. You should have at least two preplanned escape routes in case one is blocked and always know the fastest way to those routes from wherever you are located at the time.
September 20, 2012
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When I can, I read the comments of the RackAttack to discover any questions that readers might have, and to better understand what people are interested in learning about self-defense and firearms. Unfortunately, I sometimes overlook a question, but run across it later when trying to come up with fresh ideas, which is what this piece is about.
September 18, 2012
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The KSG is unconventional, yet characteristic of the Kel-Tec brand.
September 18, 2012
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I’ve heard a lot of complaints about the Kimber Solo not functioning properly. As a gunwriter, a curious person and a fan of Kimber, I decided to find out if the fussing was accurate.
September 11, 2012
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As September is National Preparedness Month, this is a good time to take a look at your emergency plans and ask some important questions.
September 07, 2012
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Everyday there are examples of armed citizens using firearms to defend life and property, often not their own.
August 30, 2012
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As a gunwriter, my ear is often bent with complaints about firearms not working straight out of the box, especially handguns, specifically high-quality 1911 handguns.
August 30, 2012
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