Author Archives: Eric

I Carry a Gun Because a Frying Pan is Not Always Available

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Eric

[Brandon Arnold and Tessa Gerdes and seven of their Chino Valley friends, including three children] were getting ready to make breakfast at about 6:45 a.m. when a large animal jumped out of the bushes onto the back of Arnold’s dog Apollo, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Concealed Carry, Gun Nation, Open Carry, Personal Defense | 19 Comments

Boberg XR9-S Preview

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Eric

Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement I kind of lost track that I’d put myself on the waiting list for a Boberg XR9-S. Or maybe it was just a senior moment; I ordered the gun back in … Continue reading →

Posted in Concealed Carry, Handguns | 11 Comments

Gun Review: Kahr PM9 Initial Impressions

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Eric

I am on record as hating small pistols. Except that I don’t. I just haven’t found one that works with the kind of reliability I think a self defense weapon requires. My experience with my Kel Tec P3AT was dismal. … Continue reading →

Posted in Gun Review | 30 Comments

Training Tips: Let it Fall, Wear Glasses

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Eric

I was videoing myself for an upcoming review on Glock .22 conversion slides when I caught a couple of personal firsts on camera. I was at a relatively remote range practicing drawing, moving and rapid fire (these drills aren’t allowed at … Continue reading →

Posted in Guns for Beginners, Handguns, Personal Defense, Training & Technique | 32 Comments

Self-Defense Tip: A Lot of Stuff Actually

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Eric

This video is very sad, but there are lessons to be learned for the armchair self-defender. Lessons that may save someone’s life. Here is what I see: 1. Zombie mind criminals do not care about a victim’s life. Obey immediately … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime and Punishment, Handguns, Personal Defense | 45 Comments

The Sound of One Hand Shooting, Part Deux

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Eric

I agree with Robert: in a real-world defensive gun use (DGU) we generally fight with the pistol one handed. One-handed shooting comes into play even more when moving or running. Believe me, when bullets start flying, I will be attempting … Continue reading →

Posted in Handguns, Personal Defense | 17 Comments

Question of the Day: Red Dot Sights on A Handgun?

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Eric

I have two slides from TSD Combat Systems with an RMR (Rear-Mounted Red dot) and back-up iron sights. [Not shown. That's GunUp's Caleb Giddings shooting a Trijicon RMR on a Smith & Wesson M&P.] I’ve been running the TSD sights … Continue reading →

Posted in Handguns, Question of the Day | 23 Comments