Rock Island 22 TCM / 9mm 1911 Pistol I'm not what you'd call a 1911 super-fan. Nor am I what you'd call a Glock fan. If I had to put a finger on where I stand, it'd be somewhere in the middle. Though, I admittedly don't own a Glock at the moment. There's no special reason that is, and a G26 is on my buy list once the funds come into play. I do own a few 1911s, though, so there … [Read more...]
Top 8 Best 22 Pistols of 2018
There are a lot of these "best 22 pistol" articles out there on the interwebs, but most of them fail to realize one simple truth: There are plenty of guns that deserve to be listed that aren't chambered in .22LR (long rifle). For some reason, people seem to forget that there are more chamberings than just long rifle twenty-twos, a lot more. So, I've decided to put together a … [Read more...]
Stock Up On Ammo While You Still Can!!
Well, the leftists and misinformed politicians are at it again. Recently the attacks against gun ownership have skyrocketed. But there is another sleeper concern, ammunition. Increasingly politicians are beginning to zero in on ammunition purchases and requirements for ownership of ammo. Take heed! I’m sure many readers have numerous firearms available to them. Good. But the … [Read more...]
Improve Your Readiness With These Five Defensive Shooting Positions
You made the decision to carry a sidearm on your person or in your vehicle daily. In addition, you selected a handgun and obtained some baseline training and perhaps shot a qualifying score in a concealed carry class. Your accuracy is good while standing squared up in front of a non-moving target while under little or no stress. The problem is, very few if any confrontations … [Read more...]
Five Decisions That Will Help You Win a Self-Defense Encounter
When training new shooters, especially those new to concealed carry or rookie law enforcement officers, I always provide a solid foundation of basic marksmanship. There is, however, another critical element of preparedness and training for those relying on a firearm for defensive purposes. When I started out many years ago in a law enforcement career, my training sergeant … [Read more...]