Spleen Ventilation – Volume 1
Welcome to what will become an occasional feature, wherein I shall regale you with stories of wine, women, and song…or maybe just yell about some stuff that’s a...
Author: Tim
What are the odds?
Human beings invest a lot of effort into trying to predict the future and protect against uncertainty. We spend billions on insurance to protect us against the ...
Fun guns: Double Action .22LR Revolvers
My interest in firearms is multi-faceted. A significant chunk of my interest is in the use of a firearm as a tool of personal defense. I’d rather avoid sh...
Book Review: The Art of Modern Gunfighting, Volume 1 by Scott Reitz
A couple of weeks ago I went on a bit of a rant about people I termed “gunstore lawyers”, those who pontificate on the legal concerns surrounding th...
Recall Alert: Smith & Wesson Shield Pistols
Smith & Wesson has announced a recall of their Shield line of pistols due to a concern that the trigger bar pin could render the drop-safety of the pistols ...
More discussion of night sights
Last week I tried to provide the conceptual framework for an individual to determine whether or not they need night sights. The piece was inspired by a good dis...
Understanding the criminal mind
It’s not uncommon for normal people to look at the news and find themselves utterly horrified at the depraved acts of criminal violence often featured in ...
Do you need night sights?
A discussion on Pistol-Forum.com recently broached the topic of night sights and their utility in low light situations. If you look around you’ll find tha...
Dear gunstore lawyers: Shut. Up.
When you write for a firearms blog, often you will receive questions from the public seeking advice on any number of subjects ranging from a potential purchase ...
Following up on fists
Last week in a fit of annoyance I hastily cobbled together a piece intended to demonstrate the danger posed by empty hands. The post seems to have taken on a li...