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Apr 4, 20264-Apr-26

More Ranting about AIWB

Administrative, AIWB, Gear, Learning, Performance, Range Reports, Safety, Tacticality, Teaching, Training Commentary 4

My AIWB posts from last year generated some strong opinions from both sides of the issue, and this is a good example of how the…

Jan 28, 202627-Jan-26

Benefits and Drawbacks of AIWB

AIWB, Gear, Learning, Performance, Safety, Tacticality, Teaching, Training Commentary 6

All concealed carry holster positions have one overriding aspect that they must meet. They must conceal the gun. Beyond that, people tend to be interested…

Dec 6, 20256-Dec-25

Pure Performance?

AIWB, Double Actions, Firearms Commentary, Gear, HK, HK P30, Learning, LTT, Performance, Range Reports, Teaching, Training Commentary 2

As mentioned before, I do not choose my guns, especially my carry guns, based on pure performance. I think that is a pretty dumb way…

Oct 4, 20253-Oct-25

Carrying on a Motorcycle (Part 1)

AIWB, Gear, Learning, Other, Performance, Tacticality 0

I carry while riding for the same reasons I carry when doing everything else. Using the gun while on the bike is not really a…

Jul 23, 202522-Jul-25

You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know (The Death Of Expertise)

Administrative, AIWB, Competition, Double Actions, Firearms Commentary, Gear, Humor, Learning, Other, Performance, Safety, Starting From Scratch, Teaching, Training Commentary 12

If you haven’t read Tom Nichols book, The Death of Expertise, it is worth a read. I run the Pistol-Training.com blog for a few reasons.…

Jul 5, 20254-Jul-25

Striker Fired Guns Should Probably Not Be Carried AIWB.

AIWB, Double Actions, Firearms Commentary, G19, HK, HK P30, Learning, Performance, Safety, Tacticality, Teaching, Training Commentary 9

When I started carrying AIWB in the 90’s, it was with a Glock 26. My very first AIWB holster was a Desantis that had been…

Oct 2, 20241-Oct-24

Tenicor Velo 5

AIWB, G19, Gear, Learning, Other, Performance, Tacticality, Teaching, Training Commentary 8

I’m sure you are familiar with Tenicor, as they make some of the best quality and best-designed CCW equipment on the market. I have been…

Sep 21, 202420-Sep-24

Gee-Gaws and Doo-Dads.

AIWB, Firearms Commentary, G19, Learning, Performance, Range Reports, Reddots, Rifles, Safety, Teaching, Training Commentary 2

I’ve been carrying a G19 again for a bit, instead of my usual G17. It has an RMR HD and my 17 has a regular…

Apr 20, 202419-Apr-24

Dressing Around Your Gun

AIWB, Firearms Commentary, Gear, Humor, Learning, Performance, Safety, Tacticality 2

Dressing like an adult is a privilege, not a chore. Some in the modern gun community seem to think otherwise though. If you prefer to…

Apr 13, 202413-Apr-24

TacCon 2024

AIWB, Competition, Firearms Commentary, HK, Learning, Performance, Tacticality, Teaching, Training Commentary 20

JAG and I just got back from our first trip to TacCon. JAG taught some well-received classes and I hung out with friends I hadn’t…

SLG on Glock2-Jun-26
I think they have a great business model where glock owners will always go out and buy the newest version,…
secondscount on Glock2-Jun-26
I've tried hard to like Glocks over the years, and even own a few. They keep making small improvements but…
SLG on Overtraining30-May-26
Dr. Fogle is definitely a unicorn. I have not read Hogan's book yet, thanks for the recommendation!
Mike Moore on Overtraining30-May-26
Several observations from north of 70: With age, recovery and injury avoidance become increasingly important. I highly recommend Scott Hogan's…
SLG on Overtraining30-May-26
Revolvers are just great!