Author Archives: Don Curton

The Gunsmith Chronicles: What’s Your Story?

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Don Curton

Life can be complicated sometimes. Things you think should be simple too frequently end up being far more complex than they have a right to be. And usually it’s because the person trying to do the job doesn’t know what … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Gun Nation | 33 Comments

How to Win a Gunfight When You Shouldn’t Really Be Trying

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Don Curton

Imagine the scenario [via chron.com]: Co-worker with a criminal past (violent?) shows up at work drunk. Gets reported, gets fired. Several weeks later shows up at your house in the wee hours of the night, angry, armed, and blaming … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime and Punishment | 17 Comments

Gear Review: Homak Gun Safe

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Don Curton

Black 12 gun cabinet safe w/ FREE SHIPPING!!!! I clicked the Buy It Now button and then went over to PayPal and completed the transaction. stephens_st0re on eBay has several different models of the Homak safe at competitive prices (compared to … Continue reading →

Posted in Law and Order | 24 Comments

Gear Preview: Homak Gun Safe Pt. 2

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Don Curton

While waiting patiently for the delivery van (dammit, hurry up!), I’ll detail my thinking process on the gun cabinet safe versus several alternatives. My thought process involved looking at what I could afford, how many guns I’d need to lock … Continue reading →

Posted in Gear, Guns for Beginners | 11 Comments

Gear Preview: Homak Gun Safe

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Don Curton

Theft. Robbery. Nothing gets me angrier than some bastard coming in and taking something of mine. Obviously the health and welfare of family is way more important, but we’re not talking logic. We’re talking the helpless feeling after finding your … Continue reading →

Posted in Gear Review | 18 Comments

Irresponsible Gun Owner of the Day: Auction Hunters

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Don Curton

Home on the Gun Range Tags: Home on the Gun Range I was half watching Auction Hunters on TV while enjoying an adult beverage after working all weekend at the plant. I don’t typically watch this show but I didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Gun Nation, Irresponsible Gun Owner... | 14 Comments

The Truth About Arming Teachers

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Don Curton

TTAG often focuses on the conflict between individual liberty and public safety. The example that sets the stage for me: school lock-downs. Add to that list the current TSA pat-down searches at airports, the argument on open carry. Hurricane evacuations. … Continue reading →

Posted in Law and Order | 17 Comments