Striker Fired vs. Hammer Fired
Hopefully we all know by now that I prefer hammer fired guns. A part of that is simple personal preference, kind of like how I…
Category: Gear
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Basic Weapon Mounted Flashlight Use
To follow up on the last post, let’s look at some basic flashlight technique. A flashlight is not the ideal tool to hold in your…
Pistol Mounted Flashlights
I started using a light on my pistol in 1998. Back then, the M6 was the top choice and on a rookie NY cop’s salary,…
Carrying on a Motorcycle (Part 1)
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…
Guns and Motorcycles
Conventional wisdom seems to be that it is not a great idea to carry a gun while riding since it can contribute to your injuries…
You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know (The Death Of Expertise)
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.…
Striker Fired Guns Should Probably Not Be Carried AIWB.
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…
Don’t Trust Yourself
There is all sorts of research out there talking about trusting your gut. When it comes to self defense, it is usually a good idea…
Guns and Self-Defense
“I carry a full size fight’n pistol with a light and an optic and 3 spare magazines and if you only carry a J-frame, you…
Bianchi Cup
Julie and I just got back from the 2025 Bianchi Cup and we are very happy to be home. Not that Bianchi wasn’t enjoyable, but…