Years ago, my wife, Mrs. Rev, thrilled my soul. She had occasion to be renewing her CCW and took a class from a well-known local instructor sans hubby. Two days later, I wandered into my favorite gun shop on my lunch break to see what was new and to say howdy to the fellas. Being the “situationally-aware urban gorilla” that I am, I immediately noticed some bubbas across the … [Read more...]
Today, I'd like to talk about Range Etiquette. Specifically, issues which may occur as a result of using YOUR reloaded ammunition on a firing range. Safety Issues Quality factory ammunition is produced by automatic machines to exacting standards and subject to formal quality control processes. Your own reloaded ammunition on the other hand will only be as good as your own … [Read more...]
Those who concealed carry are, at some point, bound to be asked their opinions on concealed carry. The question is, how will you respond? Someone noticing that you're printing may force the subject, but it's also likely to come up in general conversation (at least for myself and those around me, gun control and firearms in general seems to be the subject of more regular … [Read more...]
Do magazine capacity limitations save lives, or doom them? We've discussed firearms restrictions a lot recently with regard to New York's SAFE Act, which, among other things restricts magazine capacity. The original proposal included a 7 round magazine capacity limit for handguns, but in December of 2013, the provision was deemed unconstitutional and was struck from the law. … [Read more...]
It's a quote often cited to soon to be Secretary of Defense, retired Marine General James "Mad Dog" Mattis, but I know I had heard the phrase before Mattis rose to the public eye. "Be polite, be professional, and have a plan to kill everyone you meet." This is most often cited by those who work in combat arms professions, though I have noticed most civilian carriers tend to shy … [Read more...]
How does self defense start? Recently, I received an email from a woman about concealed carry from a female perspective. This woman, we'll call her Lucy, was seeking my advice because she had experienced a self defense scare of her own and wanted to take steps to protect herself and her children. Lucy hadn't previously taken any self defense training, nor did she own a … [Read more...]
