In Defense of the Traditional Double Action
The mere title of this post makes me sad. I have come to accept, begrudgingly, that we live in a world where the perception “one…
Category: Safety
10 Posts
Shooting is Easy, Thinking is Hard
One of the first force-on-force (FOF) scenarios I ever went through as a student back in the mid-90’s: I walk around a corner and se two…
When To Safe
One question I get asked frequently in class is, “When do you use the safety?” Now obviously you switch the safety off before firing. I…
Physics vs Faith
A few days ago in NJ, a federal law enforcement officer had a widely reported unintended discharge while clearing his Glock for cleaning. It quickly…
Relays
Over the past few months I’ve received emails from three different students about a safety issue that is becoming more prevalent in classes from big…
The Why NOT of the SERPA
From Chuck Haggard at pistol-forum.com: Completely discounting the trigger finger issue, the actual quality and design of the product makes it unsuitable for serious use…
The Vehicle Holster
A friend just emailed me about the “holster” someone bought him as a gift for Christmas. It’s intended to be mounted to a car. It’s…
Official Statement Regarding Gadget-Like Device
We are aware that a product strikingly similar to the Gadget was recently debuted online. Imitation, as they say, is the sincerest form of flattery.…
Rules Exist for a Reason
NBC’s Channel Five in Dallas reports the tragic shooting and death of a woman, mother of two, who was innocently sitting in her hotel bed…
Warning: Wilson Black ETM Magazines
Earlier this week, I bought some of the new black Wilson ETM 10rd 9mm magazines. The main reason I wanted the black mags was for concealed…