Archive for Jim Wilson

Preparing a Home Defense Plan

The time for developing a home-defense plan is long before you’re awakened by the sound of glass breaking. And everyone should be involved.

November 26, 2013

Return of the Red Label

Ruger recently announced the return of its Red Label shotgun, and Sheriff Jim Wilson was one of the first people to have the opportunity for a hands-on evaluation.

October 30, 2013

Avoidance

While carrying a concealed handgun is important, the most essential self-defense tool is your mind’s ability to steer clear from danger.

July 30, 2013

Support Hand Shooting

Support-hand shooting is not a fast-draw technique so much as it is a survival technique.

July 01, 2013

CrossBreed Liberty Cross

The CrossBreed Liberty Cross holster is a collaboration between Mark Craighead, Jason Winnie and Jim Wilson for the Single Action Army revolver.

May 28, 2013

Happy Trails B-Western Gun Raffle

Support the Happy Trails Children’s Foundation by purchasing a chance to win a beautiful B-Western rig.

February 20, 2013

Selecting a Defensive Holster

You chose your defensive handgun wisely. How you choose to carry it is just as an important decision.

February 05, 2013

Moving with a Carbine

Moving is part of fighting, and should be done with practiced care.

February 01, 2013

Smith & Wesson Model 41

Smith & Wesson has opted to reintroduce a classic to its line in 2013 with the full-time return of the Model 41 pistol. Featuring a few more modern features—most notably a picatinny rail for optic mounting—the classic .22LR pistol made its triumphant return at SHOT Show's Media Day at the Range, and Sheriff Jim Wilson couldn't have been much happier about it. The Model 41 will be available through Smith & Wesson's Performance Center. Sheriff Jim breaks down all the perks of the reintroduced Model 41 in the video below:

January 14, 2013

The Glock 30S

Firearms designed for concealed carry continue to be among the most consistently demanded products on the market, and Glock decided to give its faithful followers what they've been asking for in the new G30S. A new, sub-compact .45, the G30S sports a 10+1 capacity and is designed to be as easy-to-carry as they come: it had a 1.28" width and weights just under 21 ounces, unloaded.

January 14, 2013

Three Factors of IWB Holsters

Choose your IWB holster wisely, by following these three tips from Sheriff Jim Wilson.

December 06, 2012

Basic Flashlight Techniques

Here are the three most popular, and useful, flashlight techniques.

November 26, 2012

Cooperating with Police

Know how to handle yourself when dealing with police in the aftermath of a self-defense shooting.

November 13, 2012

Colt New Frontier

Colt has brought back the New Frontier variant of the Single Action Army.

September 18, 2012

Routine Traffic Stops

When stopped by police, be polite and prepared to make the encounter easier.

August 17, 2012