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Red Dot Sights and Pistols: A Data Driven Approach

April 25, 2019 by Jake

Everyone loves red dot sights, and they are becoming massively popular on pistols. There’s just one problem with that, they aren’t any better than iron … Read more

Gear Review: Bravo Concealment Light Bearing Holster for Glock 17

November 27, 2018November 27, 2018 by Jake

If you are a gun person, then chances are that you probably own a Glock, or several Glock, or all the Glocks. They are great firearms, and there are tons of lights and accessories you can add onto your pistol. The question is how do you find a quality holster to fit your Glock with these add ons? Trick question, you go to Bravo Concealment and pick up some of their excellent kydex holsters.

The Ultimate Guide to Pistol Mounted Red Dot Sights

September 24, 2020September 8, 2017 by Jake

Should you put a red dot on your pistol? It’s a fair question. We’ve seen an explosion of red dot optic systems mounted on handguns, but we haven’t really seen any compelling evidence that indicate what, if any advantage these sighting systems confer, until now. This article will cover the latest research on pistols with red dot sights, and will provide you with the relevant facts so you can make the best decision for yourself.

21 Defensive Gun Use Statistics With Judge Provided Legal Analysis

October 16, 2017August 10, 2017 by Jake

Defensive firearm use is a big topic, one that’s fraught with much anecdotal nonsense, and firearms training that doesn’t make any sense. This article aims to correct that, by showing you 21 well researched statistics on defensive firearms use for civilians. The article covers where these events happen, how they happen, and how effective the criminals really are. As a bonus, you will also find out just how legal most defensive firearms uses are, as rated by criminal court judges.

Gear Review: Blackhawk Omnivore Multifit Holster

November 12, 2019March 7, 2017 by Jake

Finding a good holster for your pistol with a light can be a real pain. Often times there are only a few companies making holsters for it, and they will only do holsters for the most popular light and gun combos, but what if you carry something that is not quite as popular? Well you are in luck. The Blackhawk Omnivore holster is a level two retention holster that can fit over 150 types of pistols. Keep reading to see how it does this, and my experiences with this excellent piece of gear.

Tactical Defense Pistol: Springfield XDm

January 26, 2017December 22, 2016 by Jake

The defensive handgun is a specific type of weapon for a specific purpose. It does not have to abide by the restrictions that other weapons have to. It doesn’t have to be easy to conceal, compact, or lightweight, as it is not likely to be carried with us everyday. This gives a huge variety of pistols to choose from, but which should we choose? Keep reading to discover what factors are critical to a tactical defensive handgun, and which firearm we’ve chosen for this roll.

5 Proven Rules of Concealed Carry

January 26, 2017December 9, 2016 by Jake

Concealed carry is a serious subject. The decision to carry a weapon is not to be made lightly, but that does not mean learning to do so should be difficult. If you are willing to take this responsibility, and want to learn more, keep reading to discover 5 proven rules of concealed carry.

3 Scientifically Proven Methods to Improve Pistol Shooting

February 17, 2016 by Jake

Shooting a pistol is the most difficult form of shooting. This is true for a variety of reasons. Pistols have a short site radius, no ability to brace the weapon against your torso, and comparatively high recoil forces which drastically affect follow on shots. To compound this difficulty, the pistol is the type of firearm most often carried and consequently most likely to be used in a life or death situation. This article will show you practical methods to improve your pistol shooting ability based upon scientific research.

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