Wisdom based on 25 years carrying the Mossberg 590
When I joined the Aberdeen Police Department in Harford County, Maryland, in May of 1998, policing was very...
Self-Defense Insurance for Gun Owners – you need it
You wouldn’t dream of driving your car without insurance, right? Then why would you carry a firearm without...
Revolutionizing Edged Weapon Defense for Law Enforcement
In February 2000, I was involved in a fatal police-involved shooting, which forced me to take a hard...
The Risks of Automatic Knives in Self-Protection
The first reason I don’t recommend assisted-opening or automatic knives for personal protection comes from an understanding of...
Utilizing Walls for Stability in Confrontations
We live in a world full of vertical surfaces—walls, vehicles, and other structures. In many situations, you’ll likely...
Home Defense: The Overlooked Details
We all have a mental picture of how a home defense scenario might unfold. There are only three...
Review of Streamlight Wedge XT: Slim, Powerful, Reliable
The Streamlight Wedge XT is a rechargeable tactical flashlight designed with everyday carry in mind. Unlike traditional round...
Al Mar SERE 2020 Review: A Modern Classic Knife
There are two types of people who will read this: those familiar with the legacy of Al Mar...
Pepper Spray: Overrated for Self-Defense
Pepper spray is probably the most common self-defense tool people carry, yet it’s surprisingly difficult to find news...