Why is a fixed blade knife such an important piece of kit to keep with you? The fixed blade knife provides a lot of advantages compared to a folding knife. A folding knife is great for simple cutting tasks and can be carried discretely with little difficulty. However, it is not the best choice for […]
One of the most important pieces of “kit” that a person can carry every day (EDC) is a powerful handheld flashlight. The uses of a flashlight are fairly obvious and include target identification, navigation, signaling, and self-defense, just to name a few. About eighty percent of the sensory information we receive comes through our eyes. […]
There are four levels of preparedness: personal preparedness, vehicle preparedness, home preparedness, and retreat or bug out preparedness. The focus of this series is on your personal preparedness. When we talk about personal preparedness, there are four basic aspects that fall into this category: spiritual preparation & mindset (see PART 1), physical body (see PART […]
There are four levels of preparedness: personal preparedness, vehicle preparedness, home preparedness, and retreat or bug out preparedness. The focus of this series is on your personal preparedness. When we talk about personal preparedness, there are four basic aspects that fall into this category: spiritual preparation & mindset, physical body, personal skills, and gear. When […]
Are you prepared for the unforeseen circumstances that may arise? Terrorism, rogue states like North Korea, the invasion of the southern border by drug cartels, natural disasters, and the violence of left wing criminals like the ANTIFA and BLM should be reason enough. Never go out looking for trouble. When trouble finds you, if you’re […]
Do you have a plan when deadly force is not appropriate?It is very important as CCW permit holders that we act in a responsible manner. To be cliché “with great power comes great responsibility”. As citizens of the United States our natural right to defend ourselves is codified in the Second Amendment and in many […]
If you are in the market for a new holster and or need suggestions on your first holster, keep these tips in mind. Obviously, being a custom Kydex holster maker, we prefer a holster made of Kydex for a variety of reasons. Kydex holsters hold the firearm closer to your body, do not retain moisture, […]
DKX Armor has since been acquired by Phalanx Defense Systems, but the product remains great. The world’s lightest, most buoyant rifle rated armor. Talk to anyone who wears rifle plates as part of their job and they will tell you the weight you carry makes a huge difference. With these DKX Max III plates, your […]
