Choosing what to carry for EDC?
In order for a tool or resource to helpful to you it has to be available for use and since we do not get to pick when the balloon goes up, only how well prepared we are to respond toRead the full...
View ArticleA lesson from the circus
This week I have been trying to get my son interested in wrestling, his main aversion is having to wear a singlet. Then yesterday at the circus my son asked “Daddy why are those men wearing those...
View ArticleMy EDC knife replacement
I posted a few days ago that I lost my EDC Benchmade Griptillian and I asked BladeHQ.com for suggestions on another knife that met my requirements. They posted it on their Facebook Fan Page for their...
View ArticleAre less-lethal options really a good thing?
Hopefully, longer term readers of the blog can read the subject and already know that my answer is “It depends,” but I hope that this drives some significant discussion because it should be an...
View ArticleWhy I am thinking about changing EDC knives (blade shape)
I love my Griptillians (I have 2) and there are many things I like about them as an EDC blade, but I am considering switching to something like the Kershaw Leek. The modified drop point of the...
View ArticleNew Product: Swedish FireKnife from Light My Fire
The Swedish FireKnife was developed in collaboration with Mora of Sweden and shares many of the design elements of the classic “Clipper” knife with one major change… The inclusion of a Light My Fire,...
View ArticleHow do you tell your kids you are carrying?
Talking with your family and friends about concealed carry can be a delicate topic for some and it has been brought to my attention a couple of times in the past few days. The first was in a tweet...
View ArticleSpringfield Armory 1911 vs Glock 17
I love Twitter. It reminds me of walking into the neighborhood bar because there are conversations going on all around you and sometimes you can walk into a good discussion. Like a neighborhood bar you...
View ArticleCustomer video review of the Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack S-Type
Yesterday I received the following Facebook message and thought I would share it… Just wanted to say thanks for the quick shipping on my recently purchased Versipack. I did a quick review video on...
View ArticleDo you know why belts are an important part of your CCW rig?
Whenever the topic of holsters comes up someone always says… “The belt is more important than the holster.” Um… sort of. The holster is what retains the gun, it is what protects the trigger guard and...
View ArticleComp-tac Flatline First Look
Last week I received an e-mail from Comp-tac announcing a new holster called the Flatline and without closing the e-mail I requested one for T&E. Over the next few weeks I will test it, but since...
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