Archive for self defense guns

Moving with a Carbine

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

February 01, 2013

Freedom Arms Custom Short-Barreled Model 97

Can a single-action cowboy gun be used for concealed-carry? This high quality compact five-shot could do the job nicely.

June 26, 2012

Choosing a Home-Defense Gun

Determining the best home-defense firearm takes careful development of a self-defense plan.

May 17, 2012

Why Not Any Caliber

Quite often I’m asked my opinion on the best gun and caliber for self-defense. My standard answer is: “Whatever gun you have on you.” The person usually then asks if that if that means it is OK to carry a .22 LR.  To which I reply no, and I’m about to tell you why.

November 29, 2011

The ASP

What is an ASP? Among other things, it is an exotic custom-made 9 mm pistol developed by the mysterious Paris Theodore, who was reportedly an undercover agent for the U.S. government. It is documented that Theodore, a New Yorker, was the driving force behind Seventrees, a maker of custom holsters of legendary quality. Primarily designed for the concealed carry market of the ‘60s and ‘70s, Seventrees made innovative designs with unusual fasteners and materials. Theodore was also involved with ASP (Armament Systems and Procedures), a specialized equipment company that pioneered restraints, collapsible batons, lighting and other law enforcement equipment. The firm's first products, however, were highly specialized custom handguns that bore the “ASP” designation (with obvious reference to the deadly little snake of biblical lore). One such gun was a five-shot conversion of a Ruger Speed Six to .44 Spl., but relatively few of these were made. A much more common pistol was the ASP 9 mm.

April 01, 2011