Category Archives: Gear Review

GoPro Hero 3 v. Contour ROAM 2: Firearms Footage Showdown

Shooting things is awesome, and tons of fun. But what’s the point in enjoying your freedoms here in the United States if you can’t record it, share it with your coworkers in Australia, and laugh maniacally as they become increasingly jealous? There … Continue reading

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Gear Review: Taser Axon Flex

In the increasingly litigious world we live in, simply being of good character and stating the whole truth often isn’t enough. Pictures can be taken out of context, witnesses can lie, and a good lawyer can spin situations to the … Continue reading

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Posted in Concealed Carry, Crime and Punishment, Gear, Gear Review, Law and Order, Police Procedure | 21 Comments

Gear Review: Apex Tactical RDS Mount

Every now and then, you get a chance to try something outside your skill set, pay grade, or general place in life. Like the time I drove a 911 Turbo or shot steel at 1000 yards. Sometimes, it’s purely luck. … Continue reading

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Posted in Competition, Concealed Carry, Gear, Gear Review, Handguns, News | 16 Comments

Pistol Weapon Light Comparo: Streamlight TLR-1s, Insight Technology M3X LED, Insight Technology WL1-AA, SureFire X300 Ultra

Last year, I finally broke with my traditionalist attitude toward handguns and purchased a polymer framed pistol with a built in accessory rail for everyday carry and home defense use. Since I was using this pistol for home defense and … Continue reading

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Posted in Gear, Gear Review, Handguns, Personal Defense, Training & Technique | 22 Comments

Gun Rights. Terrorists. Gun Ban. Confiscation. Imprisonment. Police State. Connect the Dots.

Start with the first two points above by watching the Mr. Ed video and reading this from motherjones.com: “Lautenberg’s [Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act” (S.34)] would give the Attorney General the authority to stop the sale of guns or bombs … Continue reading

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Posted in Crime and Punishment, Gear Review, Gun Control, Law and Order | 33 Comments

Gear Review: Bradley Cheek Rest

My single biggest pet peeve with bolt action rifles these days is the height of the cheek rest. There was a time when iron sights on bolt action rifles was the norm, but with the price of optics so incredibly … Continue reading

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Posted in Gear Review, Rifles | 18 Comments

Gear Review: Comp-Tac Minotaur Gladiator

When Austin gets cold for two months of the year, I rejoice. My EDC MTAC is wicked pissah comfortable, but nothing really beats OWB carry. To all you open carry folks, consider me jealous. Normally I reach for my Comp-Tac … Continue reading

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