Opinion

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My take on the gear, the training and the gun world.

  • DefendOpinion

    Revisiting the Primary Arms ACSS Vulcan Reticle

    Some folks love the Primary Arms ACSS Vulcan reticle, others hate it. Me? I have a love hate relationship with it, but more often than not it errs on the side of love for the benefits it can provide.

    7 min
  • FundamentalsOpinion

    Automaticity Isn’t Always Rainbows and Sunshine

    In the pursuit of higher levels of performance, automaticity is the golden goose that lays the golden eggs of consistency. However, it’s also something to be overcome when making a notable change.

    10 min
  • Opinion

    Looking Forward to 2024

    Goals for 2024? Simple. Shoot what I got. Take a few classes. Teach a whole lot more. Oh, yeah, I’ll keep on blogging as well.

    4 min
  • Opinion

    Looking Back at 2023

    This year, 2023, is about to wrap up. While in many ways the year has been arduous, a fair number of excellent experiences occurred which have manifested as content throughout it.

    8 min
  • DefendOpinion

    Should You Carry a Defensive Pistol?

    Carrying a defensive pistol is a very personal choice. There are compelling reasons to do so, but also not to. There are ethical, legal, and competence considerations and implications worth contemplating from time to time.

    5 min
  • FundamentalsOpinion

    Are Dry Fire Aids Worth It?

    There is no shortage of dry fire aids available in the market. The benefits and drawbacks of these products are a source of great debate. Adding a little context makes determining if the aids are worth it as clear as…

    15 min
  • CompeteOpinion

    Is the Sig Sauer MPX a Viable PCC for IDPA and USPSA?

    Dave Woodruff, a guest contributor, shares his thoughts on the viability of the Sig Sauer MPX for use in IDPA and USPSA competitions.

    6 min
  • DefendOpinion

    Revolvers for Self Defense

    Revolvers are fun and interesting to me. However, I never really considered them for defensive applications before with the exception of defense against wildlife, but that’s changed recently. Here are my thoughts on a wheelgun’s use cases and limitations.

    10 min
  • FundamentalsOpinion

    Uncle Zo’s Top Five Firearms Based on Round Count

    It’s been about three years since I last published a top list post. I’m still not sure I will make them a regular thing, but I figured it would be fun to share what my top five firearms by round…

    8 min
  • HuntOpinion

    What Does Uncle Zo Look For in a Survival Knife?

    It’s probably safe to assume that most folks who like knives aren’t experts on knives. I’m in that camp. Nevertheless, I’m going to share what I look for in a survival knife based on my opinion (as bad as that…

    9 min
  • CompeteOpinion

    What’s Uncle Zo’s Camera Setup?

    The camera setup I use to record my shooting sports activities is relatively simple. It’s a GoPro attached to my hearing protection. It works. At least for the time being.

    2 min
  • DefendOpinion

    Pistol Mounted Optic as a Training Aid?

    A red dot on a pistol is not necessarily a good idea, but that doesn’t mean a dot is only then an accessory for recreational purposes. Given that one of its benefits is a reduced marksmanship learning curve, maybe we…

    5 min