Tactical Shirts

October 16, 2012

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.

It’s in the Eyes

October 09, 2012

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.

A Gun’s Name

October 02, 2012

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.

Carry Vests

September 28, 2012

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.

Workplace Plan

September 20, 2012

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.

Do You Have to Fire?

September 18, 2012

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.

Kimber Solo

September 11, 2012

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.

Preparedness Month

September 07, 2012

As September is National Preparedness Month, this is a good time to take a look at your emergency plans and ask some important questions.

Armed and Present

August 30, 2012

Everyday there are examples of armed citizens using firearms to defend life and property, often not their own.

Breaking in a Gun

August 30, 2012

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.