The Duty Knife
When I was a recruit in the Trooper academy, the corporals stressed having a folding knife to cut…
Automatic Scanning
Quit scanning! OK, I’m not serious about quitting—I just wanted to get your attention, and to think about…
Designated Marksmen
I hear this a lot as I teach around the country, whether for the NRA, my own classes,…
Lever Guns for Preppers
I joined the Washington State Patrol (WSP) in January 1977. The issue handgun was a six-inch S&W Model…
Versatile Pump Shotgun for Preppers
I’VE had the good fortune to train with some of the great instructors, most of whom come from…
Tools for Troubled Times
During the Middle Ages, steel tools were kept under lock and key and often guarded. Quality tools were…
Thunder Ranch Mid-Range Rifle Course
Precision rifle is my weakest shooting skill, even though I served as a SWAT sniper for a few…
Next Generation Arms X7
I like the direct-impingement system and have used it in some extreme climates and unfriendly parts of the…
Browning Black Label .380
Last year I did an article on Browning’s Black Label .22 LR pistols (MIGHTY MINIATURE: Browning Black Label…
Colt Modular Carbines
Like many writers, I make an annual pilgrimage to the SHOT Show in Las Vegas. SHOT showcases new…