EDC Tips
Carrying well, not just carrying. Habits, training, travel and airport rules, permit questions, and the practical lessons that make a daily carry routine work.
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Are you a firearms enthusiast? If so, competitive shooting may be your next passion! Competitive shooting is a fun way to spend time with fellow gun enthusiasts, compete on a friendly level with each other, and hone your skills. Most competitive shooters are extremely organized and they catch on quickly. They find that there are…
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It’s the end of the world as we know it … and I’m eatin’ fine! Because of the sensational TV shows the word “prepper” has taken on a negative connotation in segments of the general population. That’s amazing because in the 23 years of my adult life there have been multiple examples of rationing, production…
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I love the sweet heavy metal sound of shooting steel targets. There is no lying about a hit or miss—the target will let you know. If you are a long-distance shooter, steel gongs are great in that you can get both visual and audible feedback when the target moves. They save time and effort. I…
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Batman’s utility belt is the stuff professional concealed carriers dream of— lightweight and chock-full of the goodies required for any situation. Unfortunately this is not how it works in real life. Even in the military you have to break down different types of combat loads, because it is impossible to have everything at all times….
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Hearing protection is a topic that is near and dear to my skull. I have a permanently broken left ear drum; the hole in it is so big that even after surgery it could not be repaired. For most of my life I have lived with about 80-90% hearing loss on one side. Out in…
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The guns and ammo are the sexy part of everyday carry and always get the most attention. But what about the care and wellness of the person carrying? Your EDC rig can and should double as a first-aid kit. I’m not talking about deadly serious things that require an ER visit (although those of you…
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On May 5th, 2023, around 2 p.m., 25-year-old Amber Nicole Herring visited LoneStar Handgun Shooting Range. She reportedly said she was considering a gun purchase, but wanted to try some firearms first. Ms. Herring filled out a safety form, gave an ID, and paid cash to rent a handgun. Moments later she returned and said…
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Range etiquette is sort of a taboo topic among old hand shooters. That’s the realm of new shooters or kids. Us experienced folks know what we are doing … right? Having been a member of multiple private ranges for almost 25 years and working at several indoor ranges, it is amazing to see what the…
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Monday was Judgment Day: Tax day. For those of you that the IRS saw fit to refund: How are you going to spend that annual stimulus? Sure we can use the money for things that we want, but what about the stuff we NEED…guns and gear? Right now we are in the perfect storm…
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Don’t just assume you are safe just because you’re home. How many crimes happen IN the home while it’s occupied? We tend to let our guard down when we’re home—do you walk around armed the whole time? Most of us (including myself) will answer no. I am in a privileged situation where I do not…
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Ahh it’s time to hit the open road for that American pastime: the road trip. Where are we going? Who cares? But even if your drive is just getting from point A to B, how do you carry your firearms while you’re on the road? The most obvious answer is that your pistol is in…
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A city’s civic center, a high-school football game, and one bad actor in the crowd. A shot rang out in the middle of a crowd of several hundred people. In an instant, chaos reigned: The formerly happy high-school football crowd ran away in all directions, fight-or-flight survival mode fully activated. All sane behavior and thinking…