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Two layers of safety

Depressing story in the news this week, which you can read here. Seems a dad kept his firearm in a holster under the bed in his bedroom, usually with the bedroom door locked. You know where this is going, don’t … Continue reading

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Armed at home

Less than a week after a four-person home invasion ended in the death of one of the intruders, an Indiana prosecutor cleared the homeowner of any wrongdoing. (Read the full story here.) The 54-year-old male homeowner lives alone, and apparently … Continue reading

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The Dirty Little Secret

Three data points, all anecdotes: Some time back, I was reviewing an article, which was a profile of a concealed carry person. The writer asked the interviewee how long he had been carrying a firearm. “As far as the government … Continue reading

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QOTD

“I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark burn out in a brilliant blaze than it be stifled by dry-rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than … Continue reading

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Do you know how to use a purse?

A word of advice to would-be firearms instructors: If you have never carried a gun in a purse, or drawn and fired from such a purse at the range, you almost certainly do not have the experience to teach or … Continue reading

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Pressure tests

Right now, there’s a current blowing through the training community where we are hearing that students need to “learn under stress” in order to be able to protect themselves during a stressful event. There are a few instructors who think … Continue reading

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Pretty is as pretty does…

Look what landed on my doorstep! It came from Cerisse Wilson of Soteria Leather. I love the way this holster looks (how could I not?) but more than that, I truly love its quality. The leather is thick and rich, … Continue reading

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Holsters in history

I’ve always had an interest in history—not in the bland, boring recital of dates and disconnected facts, but in the living stories of how people lived, the things they owned and the way they thought. Awhile back, I picked up … Continue reading

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