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!
Rugged Road High Performance Coolers
I admit I am a bit of a cooler snob, which is to say I really like and appreciate quality coolers. I grew up in the ‘70s and my dad had the…
10th Annual Silver Spur Firearms Training Event
This year marks the 10th year we will be putting on our annual firearms training/media event in Encampment, Wyoming at the Silver Spur Ranch. Each year a group of firearms instructors and…
TactaLoad Shotgun Stock
I have been carrying and shooting shotguns for over 40 years. I carried a Remington 870 for 29 of those years as a police officer. In that time I had quite a…
Ruger New Wrangler .22LR Revolver
Contrary to popular opinion, there is one nice feature of getting older; you’ve had time to accumulate some treasured memories. Near the top of my list are the Colorado camping trips with…