I remember when I started MOUT training, I heard the phrase “bullets follow walls, so stay away from walls.” I heard it and did it, but I had to eventually ask what it meant. Why do bullets follow walls? At 18, I had no idea what bullets did. I was told to shut up…
Category: Handgun Corner
3D Printed Double Action .22LR Revolver
3D Printed Double Action .22LR Revolver A new compact revolutionary 100% DIY 3D printed six shot revolver has been announced which will further facilitate self-defense rights across the globe: “Coming soon to beta on the Gatalog/Deterrence Dispensed Rocket chat. A no assembly required print in place .22lr pistol. That’s right just hit print and get a fully functional pistol. Gun Control…
Tactical Saturday: The Shooting People in the Face Drill, Revisited*
While training the other day I put in my customary 20 rounds on the tried and true Mozambique or “Failure to Stop” Drill. After I ran through the drill I realized something: I had been training myself to PAUSE between the transition from the two shots to Center of Mass to the shot to…
Jeff Cooper vs. Terrorism
Colonel Jeff Cooper, USMC (Ret.) Originally published in the Guns & Ammo 1975 Annual Issue. So here we are in the “Age of Extortion!” Our local friendly felons have finally discovered what has long been taken for granted in what we used to call “more backward countries” — that crime does pay, in millions….
Mangione’s Weapon of Choice
Via: Big Country A Glock 3-D Printer Variant of the G-19. And that mag? Glock 17. Way longer than the grip/magwell. Threaded Barrel. Suppressor height iron sights. It is NOT a Poly80 however. Zooming in you can see the ‘threading’ and stippling on the grips that one gets from a 3-D Printer. Also, it…
Keeping it Concealed
8 Things You May Do That Give Away The Fact You’re Carrying A Firearm Let’s face it, even the most seasoned concealed carrier will sometimes find him or herself drawing a little attention to themselves and their firearms once in a while. After some time, the instances will become less frequent, but it’s good…
Know Your Weapons: 1911 Facts
H/T: Wynn John M. Browning designed the 1911 so that an empty cartridge casing could be used in a pinch if the spring plug was lost.
Situational Pistolcraft
Via: The Tactical Wire Situational Pistolcraft sit·u·a·tion – siCHəˈwāSHən.: a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs. The location and surroundings of a place. Drawing, shooting and reloading fast are nice skills to have, but I feel it is safe to say they seldom win fights. Having them does…
Armed Citizen Corner: Lethal Dangers in ECQ Defense
Via: The Armory Life Lethal Dangers in Extreme Close Quarters Defense Outside of military conflict, it is an indisputable fact that most violent encounters unfold inside of conversational distance. This is true of fights with the schoolyard bully back in the 6th grade, an attempted mugging on the street, or gun play in an…
Not-A-Glock – A 100% DIY 3D Printed .22lr Pistol
Not-A-Glock – A 100% DIY 3D Printed .22lr Pistol The recently released ‘Not-a-Glock’ pistol is designed to be made in countries which restrict firearms ownership, particularly concealable pistols suitable for self-defense . Built and designed by a European, the build guide includes over 30 pages of detailed instructions on printing and assembly with the only metal components…