In my recent review of Craft Holsters for 1911 pistols, I mentioned the importance of mounting an outside-the-waistband (OWB) handgun on a high-quality, stiff handgun belt to keep the handgun…

Stockade Gun Rack: Always Got Your Back Stockade Gun Rack MSRP: $39.99 Whether you’re looking for a new manner in which to keep a rifle handy or trying to maximize the space in your safe, the…

I’ve been a fan of Craft Holsters for several years now and wear them on a regular basis. Craft specializes in delivering Old World, custom European craftsmanship at more than reasonable prices.…

An unconventional pistol in both appearance and function, the Arsenal Strike One 9mm is accurate, well-designed and impressive. Manufacturing Background A note about manufacturing: Arsenal Firearms,…

I am sitting here writing this week’s piece wearing the finest, most comfortable pair of blue jeans I have ever worn in my life: 221B Tactical’s Asset Tactical Jeans. Comfortable and Stylish Jeans…

I recently reviewed the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec 1911 in .45 ACP caliber — the base model of Springfield’s .45 ACP pistol lineup. The Mil-Spec 1911 is an excellent pistol in terms of quality and price. I decided to follow up that test by examining an enhanced version.

Anything can happen in the chaos of a gun battle. Bullets are flying, and they have to stop somewhere. Firearms may be struck by bullets during the exchange of gunfire. Most of us train to fire for…

Modern-day Springfield Armory has been around since 1974, beginning with manufacturing contemporary iterations of three famous U.S. military firearms: the 1911A1 .45, .30-06 M1 Garand and 7.62 NATO…

You do not have to look hard to find reports of assaults, robberies and other heinous crimes committed against persons out running in their neighborhoods or on municipal paths. For good reason, I…

Sometimes the smallest, most inexpensive things can make a huge difference, whether in day-to-day tasks or more complicated procedures such as self-defense shooting. One great example: the Ford…

My affinity for Case knives dates back to the 1960s. I grew up on a suburban neighborhood street that dead-ended into woods. The best times I had in those woods were with my dad on our impromptu…

Let’s face it: We’re all snobs about something. A lot of us get stuck in our ways. And it can be very difficult to try something new or even consider exchanging what we like, trust and use for…