Last time, we discussed what kinetic energy is, what momentum is, and what knockdown power isn't (hint: it's not real), but not how that information applies to our lives. I hope to clear that up a little more in this article, by discussing the goals of bullet construction. Once you understand what a bullet is … Continue reading Bullet Construction
I guess this is technically an extension of my "What Gun Should I Buy" series, though this isn't actually about a gun. That doesn't mean that holster selection is any less important. In fact, there is a good argument to be made that holster selection is more important than gun selection. For reference, read this story. … Continue reading Don’t Buy Cheap Holsters
The final thing you should bear in mind when searching for your first gun.
Everyone over the age of 18 should know how to cook something. And no, PB&J's and cereal don't count. If you have to provide your own meals, you should know how to prepare some of them. I'm not saying that everyone should be Bobby Flay, but if your culinary skills begin and end between two slices … Continue reading Learn to Cook
In Extremis, adverb, meaning: 'at the point of death' [UPDATE 6-8-2018: He had serious mental issues, like severe schizophrenic paranoia. His YouTube channel lets you see into his mind, and it's pretty revealing. The guy honestly thought that there were demons and aliens everywhere around him, and that they were attacking him. I honestly feel … Continue reading ‘In Extremis’
People who say this are hypocrites. They may be good people, they may mean well, but as they speak or type those words, they are hypocrites. For your statement to be factually true, your definition of the words in that sentence have to change mid-sentence! A person who uses different definitions of a word interchangeably … Continue reading Stupid Sayings, “Good Enough Isn’t Good Enough”
Last Saturday night, May 12th, was the first annual Twilight Run 'N Gun. My last post was about the course, this post will be about how I and my gear performed. As a reminder from last time, I finished 9th of 14 in 2-Gun division, 13th of 22 overall. Though I didn't finish well, it … Continue reading Twilight Run ‘N Gun 2018 I Gear & Performance Review
Last Saturday, May 12th, was the first annual Twilight Run 'N Gun in Oklahoma. This post will be more of a recap of the event as a whole, the course & stages, and my standings after the scores were tallied. The next post will be more of a performance review. The Location. The match was … Continue reading Twilight Run ‘N Gun I 2018 AAR
This article is related to last week's article, though not necessarily a follow-on. I consider my EDC to be a relatively minimalist setup, compared to most people who carry a gun. My personal philosophy is "as much as possible, with as little as possible", and I try to apply that to everything in my life, … Continue reading My Every Day Carry
Every gun that may be used for defensive purposes needs a light on it. Have an AR in the safe in case a burgler breaks into your house? Put a weapon light on it. Carry a pistol while out & about in public? Put a weapon light on it. Got a pump shotgun leaned in … Continue reading Why Every Gun Needs A Light
