My Time with the Revolver…A More Elegant Weapon for a More Civilized Time… OK, I know that the above is stolen from a Star Wars movie, but it is truly applicable…
New Gear from 5.11 Tactical
I have been wearing 5.11 Tactical products since before it was called 5.11 Tactical. As a new firearms instructor in the mid 1990s, if felt like you had to wear their khaki…
Old Man’s Handgun Elk Hunt
No one outruns Father Time. The idea is to prolong the race as long as possible, keeping the old tyrant located in your rear-view mirror while you enjoy doing all the things…
FALCO Holsters
If you’ve ever walked the floor at the SHOT Show you know the feeling of sensory overload. With over 2,000 manufacturers represented, it can be difficult focusing on everything you are seeing. …
Ruger Max-9
I remember being a young rookie cop in the early 1990s and wondering what gun I would carry off-duty and how I would carry it. We didn’t have a lot of options…
Spyderco Knives
I received my first Spyderco knife as a gift on the evening I graduated from the Police Academy. It was a stainless Police model and it served me well for several decades. …
STRATUS Support Systems
While at the SHOT Show this year, I stumbled upon a product that really caught my eye. It is the STRATUS Support Systems weapon retention system. This handy little device allows you…
The Classic .44 Magnum
One of the good things about being older is that I’ve lived moments in history younger folks have only read about. Starting this article, for example, did not require any 21st century…
Ruger Super Wrangler
Since I retired, I’ve started to get into .22’s. I know they’re not the sexy Staccatos or anything high speed, but I just really enjoy shooting them. You also can’t beat the…
The .327 Magnum Handgun
The .327 Magnum Handgun – a big punch in a small package!