How to apply a tourniquet By Tom Rader When it comes to stopping the bleed, tourniquets are one of the most important tools in the medical toolbox. Emergency situations run the gamut from car accidents to gun violence to industrial injuries. But how do you use a tourniquet correctly? Here’s a quick guide. Managing life-threatening […]
Guide for Safe and Responsible Gun Ownership Whether you’ve owned firearms for many years, or you recently bought your first gun and you’re new to gun ownership, there are some rules that we should all be following. Having put some thought over all aspects of responsible gun ownership, reflecting on my journey into this world, […]
How to Choose a Concealed Carry Handgun So you’ve decided that it’s time to look into the world of concealed carry. After all, isn’t it about time? It seems that every week there is another news headline of a shooting occurring somewhere, and many Americans who have been somewhat ambivalent regarding the role that firearms […]
Essential Tools and Tricks for Cleaning Firearms If you are around firearms long enough, you will inevitably hear tales of someone that never cleans their guns. These tales are usually filled with high round counts, alternatives to cleaning that will keep a gun going just as well, and other embellishments that vary from borderline possible […]
Testing Your Battle Belt or EDC Gear MICHAEL JORDAN DIDN’T ARGUE WITH PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET. And when it comes to gear that could save your life, neither should you. By E.A. Crow Sure, professionals are great, but when I want real advice, I turn to the comments section on social media posts. Social media […]
“I’ve Been Shooting My Whole Life. I Don’t Need Training.” By: Chris Hill Most people can easily get behind the idea of getting training for something they are unfamiliar with. That said, throughout my time in the gun industry as a gun counter guy and an instructor, I have had to deal with objections to […]
Overview of my Duty Belt Setup Article written by an Arizona Peace Officer -6.5 years sworn, 4.5 years as a full-time SWAT operator. The Duty Belt A Duty belt can have many different names such as a Battle belt or Police belt. You will likely spend every hour of every shift with some sort of […]
LESS THUNDER IN THE MOUTH, MORE LIGHTNING IN THE HAND: Why I finally decided to apply for my CCW permit after years of resisting By E.A. Crow The man by the subway door was on drugs and I could see in his eyes he was about to do something crazy. What happened next happened fast […]
The History of the Second Amendment and How it Applies Today The Second Amendment is easily one of the most heavily debated sections of the U.S. Constitution; from the average citizen to historian, politician, to judge, there doesn’t seem to be one clear interpretation of the founding father’s intentions for the citizenry to have access […]
