Rifle Combat Lights – Shadowing Comparison of Mount Locations by Mark E. I recently switched up a weapon light, for an AK-47 of mine. In the process, I observed some issues with shadowing. In particular, I did not like the shadows cast by the barrel/muzzle or the front sight assembly. These observations should apply to any rifle with…
Hold Fast
I think you have seen by now that this blog is not political in nature. I think you know by now my feelings on the state of this country and it’s current leadership. I will not waste your time whining and/or worrying, and you should do likewise. My advice to you comes from an old…
The Manual Safety Question
Ever since Gaston Glock invented his masterpiece pistol in Austria in 1982, modern pistol design was changed forever. Light, polymer frames coupled with high-capacity magazines and simple operating mechanics equaled the perfect combat pistol. There is a reason a huge number of all LE agencies have adopted it as their primary service pistol and civilian sales…
What Happens When You Depend on Other People….
An Essay on Self-Sufficiency Watching the news tonight, I got a bad case of deja vu’. Watching people of various ethnicities in a moonscape of urban disaster, ranting at public officials because their lights were not on, they have no gas for their cars, they need food, water, medicine, etc. In a nutshell, their life…
Using Reflections
Using Reflections in the Urban Environment A Lesson in Situational Awareness by Mark E. One skill that you can hone easily, and I often do, is the use of REFLECTIONS. They are plentiful in my world – buildings, store front and vehicles – probably in yours, too. I find myself in the urban and industrial…
5 Smart Ways to Respond to a Blackout
A Really Good Article from Michael Yon and his Online Magazine: http://www.michaelyon-online.com/5-smart-ways-to-respond-to-a-blackout.htm
Preparing for Sandy………
Though I am tucked away down here in Texas, I have relatives and close friends on the east coast that are in the path of this storm. Though I preach preparedness and thinking ahead constantly, I hope all you guys have taken steps to get ready for this thing………. If not, here are some…
The Burris Fastfire Protector Mount
I have been running a Burris Fast Fire on my working AK for a while now and I to date, I am very happy with it. The only worry I have had is since it is an open and not enclosed red dot, the chance of damaging it go up. My last Fast-Fire took a…
Practice Makes Permanent
From the Archives, 2015 I first heard this from a Military Drill Instructor while on the firing line a long time ago and it stuck with me. I apply it to just about every area of my life now, but especially FIREARMS TRAINING HABITS. To me, it is the essence of WHY we should…
Drilling for the Changing Times
From the Archives, 2013 The armed civilian, like the LEO, needs to evaluate his Course of Fire and Firearm Drills frequently to make sure they stay current with the times. The best example of this is the increased use of Body Armor by thugs. Looking at history, one could expect your “higher…