Real Training!
26 Feb 16 This from a friend in Europe who just finished a week-long Pistol/Rifle Course in the high country. Good information: “I used a Colt AR (equipped with Aimpoint M4), and a G19. Orders were: low profile, no ‘camo,’ clothing, nor equipment. No chest rigs. Much concern here about ‘para-military’ training! We were located […]
A Nervous Western Europe!
22 Feb 16 Western Europe Update, from a friend and colleague in Belgium: “Today, Europol announced that it estimates the number of active and trained Islamic terrorists in Europe to be between 3,000 to 5,000. Of course, to that number we have to add ‘moderate’ Moslems who are all too willing to provide support, such […]
Folding Stock for ARs!
21 Feb 16 AR Folding Stock? An issue with Stoner-System ARs that is not shared with gas-piston rifles is that ARs have a rigid buffer-tube directly behind the upper receiver. Collapsible/adjustable stocks are “standard” these days, and recommended, but even when fully collapsed, they only reduce overall length so much. LAW Tactical has been making […]
When are you ever “off duty?”
20 Feb 16 “Off” Duty? A man with a dual (USA/Israeli) citizenship was stabbed to death at a Jerusalem supermarket last week. A devoted husband and father, he responded to screaming as two knife-wielding Palestinian teenagers were randomly attacking shoppers. Such racially/religiously inspired lethal attacks are now a daily occurrence in Israel, and in many […]
Nervous Jews in Europe!
17 Feb 16 European Jews are nervous, once again. This time, Christians too! From Jewish friends in Europe: “While our European politicians publically, piously declare, ad nauseam, that they will extend protection to all citizens, those of us who have been around for a while know full well that all such promises are dubious and […]
Islamic Terrorists, Today!
12 Feb 16 Islamic Terrorist Attack Today, within CONUS. They’re here! “Personal weapons, carried concealed, are a source of comfort when you’re not fighting, essential when you are!” Kahn In Columbus, OH early this morning a Somali man by the name of Mohammad Barry entered a restaurant, named “Nazareth,” and started attacking diners at random […]
Muzzle direction?
10 Feb 16 Muzzle Up or Muzzle Down? In our Urban Rifle (UR) and Armed Response to a Terrorist Attack (ARTA) Classes, students come to us from numerous divergent training backgrounds. We, of course, run a hot range, so rifles carried by students are loaded (round chambered, manual safety “on,” fully-charged magazine inserted) continuously. All […]
Lesson!
8 Feb 16 Range Incident: I normally advise students, when they retrieve live rounds of ammunition from the ground, to check them carefully before stuffing them back into magazines. Sometimes, I fail to emphasize the “check them carefully” part enough! Yesterday, during an Urban Rifle Course in TN, a student came to me complaining that […]
Exposed Guns!
5 Feb 16 “Open” Carry The State of TX has recently authorized “open” (exposed) carry of guns within the state. Lots of details yet to be worked-out, but the legislation has gone through. AZ and some other states have technically permitted the practice for some time. And, even in states where there is no specific […]
Corrosion and Erosion!
3 Feb 16 Barrels and Chambers on Serious Rifles: A friend in our State Prison System passed-on information to me about Central Armory’s experience with department AR barrels. He has been tracking service life and found that original Colt chrome-lined barrels show less throat erosion and are staying in the “good range” far longer than […]
The Man Who waited…
29 Jan 16 The man who waited…. “We are approaching ultimate inversion: where government is free to do anything, while citizens may act only by permission.” Anon The family of man who froze to death in his stranded vehicle, while patiently waiting for promised help that never came, on a NY highway during a November […]
USAF Sees the Light!
27 Jan 16 The Air Force, at least, has finally seen the light! USAF Base Commanders have been authorized to implement the carrying of guns (presumptively openly or concealed) by “selected” personnel, on and off-duty. Smart airmen, naturally, already have state-issued CCW permits, when and where possible. However, government property has always been a fanatical […]
Operator Series Update
24 Jan 16 Operator Series: We’ve just completed a number of informative Operator Series video segments at the 2016 SHOT Show, and since. This is supplemental instruction/information intended for DTI students, instructors, Quip subscribers, and students of the Art Individual videos are ten minutes. New content at least twice a month. Subscribers can stream video […]
2016 SHOT Show, Last Day
22 Jan 16 2106 SHOT Show, Last Day: The 2016 SHOT Show is now officially over! 2017’s iteration will be same time, same place. Observations: Well attended! I saw a significantly bigger crowd than last year. In fact, I think the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas may now be too small. Vendor areas were […]
2106 SHOT Show, 3rd Day
21 Jan 16 2016 SHOT show, 3rd Day: Donald Trump showed-up at the SHOT show today! We, of course, stayed far away. The closest I got was watching him on TV this evening. That is as physically close as I ever want to get to any presidential candidate! Surefire, maker of an extensive and wonderful […]
ACLDN Meeting
20 Jan 16 ACLDN (Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network) Today was our annual meeting of the ACLDN Advisory Board, of which I’m a member. Others include Manny Kapelsohn, Mas Ayoob, Jim Fleming, Ton Givens, Marty Hayes, Denny Tueller. The organization’s educational program is better than ever, and the real benefit of becoming a member is […]
SHOT Show, 1st Day
19 Jan 16 2016 SHOT Show, 1st Day: I saw Bob Hindi this morning. Bob is THE expert on duty belt gear and gear arranging, and a good friend. Bob showed me “Street Force” carriers for handcuffs, OC spray, and spare magazines. Spring-loaded to snap open, stay open, and the snap closed and stay closed, […]
2016 SHOT Show, Las Vegas, NV
18 Jan 16 2106 Shot Show, Range Day We spent our day at the Range in Boulder City, NV today. Lots of guns and other equipment on display! I got a chance to shoot most of the “Glock look-alikes” (double-column, mostly in 9mm, striker-fired, variable-grip geometry, no manual decocking lever/button, no manual safety lever/button) today, […]
Arrogance is Contagious!
14 Jan 16 Among those without conscience, arrogance is contagious! From a friend at an FOB overseas, in an area of active fighting: “We were ‘treated’ to a brief visit recently by our current ‘Secretary of Defense.’ First off, all personnel were told our chow hall would be closed during his entire visit, and no […]
“Gun Control” in Israel!
12 Jan 16 “Where there is morality, personal honor, and individual responsibility, laws are unnecessary; where there is none, laws are meaningless and unenforceable.” Anon “Gun Control” is an admitted and abject failure in Israel, just as it fails here, in Europe, the UK, Australia, and everywhere else it has been tried! It “fails” in […]
Gun industry legends Dave Spaulding, Massad Ayoob, Mike Boyle, and John Farnam join Fernando Coelho to dive deep into the history of the gun industry, shedding light on how firearms and firearms training have transformed over the decades. They discuss the dramatic shift from traditional print reviews to the digital age of internet forums, social media influencers, and YouTube personalities of the industry.
