Recent content by fastbolt

Yep. That was why in the LE training and quals we often varied the scenario circumstances so more types of movement, postures and 'cover' would be involved. Different postures and adapting to different cover (and movement) could sometimes make the shooters aware of the need to keep their skills...

Indeed. There are always compromises to be found within compromises, and diminutive DA/DAO snubs, especially the lightweight ones, can push the bounds of what might be an acceptable compromise for a lot of folks. Working to sufficiently master the skills needed to controllably and accurately...

The young(ish), stupid and violent don't seem to mind preying upon the unwary and vulnerable, including the aged, infirm and female. It's been that way with people since the beginning. Some human predators also know how to use normal societal habits and customs to their advantage, too. Survival...

I ordered one of the Full-size Dark Earth M&P 45's, w/thumb safeties, after handling one of the test prototypes developed in '06-'07 for the canceled JCP tests. The rep said the one I was holding had been fired about 25K rounds, and they were proud of it. I scheduled myself for an armorer class...

If you feel comfort carrying the extra magazine, it's your call. There's been some variations repeated in the 'average gun fight statistics' numbers bandied about over the years. We used to tell people that most shootings occurred in conditions of diminished light, within 0-6 feet, and were...

I carry a retirement weapon as a retired peace officer for much the same reason I started practicing the martial arts as a young man. Being willing to take responsibility for protecting oneself, and loved ones, may reasonably need to be coupled with having the present ability to do so. I also...

I had one of those Mattel Belt Buckle "Shootin' Shell" Derringer toys, too. :) No clue where I lose it along the way. I still have an old Nichols "Firing Shell" toy Derringer, in "been played with" shape, but the hammer still holds in SA. Don't have any of the 3 piece shells, though. Pic...

All of my 5-shot J-frames get loaded with 5 rounds ...

I'll typically only leave a gun fouled from shooting if I'm going to be running it for sequential range sessions. Not carrying it. I prefer the guns I carry for retirement CCW be clean, for a variety of practical reasons. The exception is if I'm leaving the range to go home nowadays. Since I'm...

It appears the carjacker was angered and decided to exact a price for being fired upon. This incident could no doubt be used to discuss any number of issues, probably ad nauseam. However, a key element is that the victim lost sight of the possibility of threat existing, and did so much too...

Well, the difference between how a Yawara stick might be used, compared to spike bo shuriken (when retained in the hand versus being thrown) or pointed chopsticks, or a Bic pen ... or a pencil (popularized in the John Wick universe) ... can certainly be apparent. The Yawara stick (Kubotan, etc)...

Personally, I think it's odd that anyone would not think that any firearm could be capable of being pressed into service as a weapon used for self defense in some exigent circumstance, keeping in mind any additional risks that might be posed by their use in some environments.

Folks, perhaps we don't need to over-think or complicate awareness of potential or possible threats within our immediate area whenever we're out in Public. The circumstances of the particular situations will often define how close people may be to us (Public Transit, standing in line at...

Pretty. Iconic, even.

I have an older type of clip draw gadget, which I tried on one of my J's back in the 90's, I think it was. Before that, I'd been trying the old school method of wrapping some large rubber bands around the top of the grip, to 'catch' on the top of the jeans/slacks hem and whatever t-shirt was...