• KR Training Defensive Pistol Skills 1

    It’s always good to get back to the basics and that’s exactly what I did by attending the Defensive Pistol Skills 1 course at KR Training. Here is the after action report.

  • Capacity Over Caliber Part Deux

    Every time I engage in the caliber vs capacity debate, I end up ruffling some feathers. The feather ruffling often yields conversations that challenge my opinion and help me grow. So, here we go again.

  • Capacity Over Caliber

    My updated opinion on the caliber vs capacity debate. Short version: there would be no debate if we detach emotion and put aside personal preferences as objective weapon selection naturally yields caliber for capacity.

  • Aimpoint Micro T-2 Red Dot Reflex Sight

    My review of the Aimpoint Micro T-2 Red Dot Reflex Sight. In short, it’s a small and lightweight red dot optic that is a fantastic choice for duty or home defense carbines. Especially so, when combined with night vision devices.

  • Building a Quality Survival Kit on a Budget: Part 16

    This is the final installment of the Building a Quality Survival Kit on a Budget series. In this installment we review the reasoning and the contents of the kit while making a few suggestions of what to do next with it.

  • The Bang Cycle

    Ready, aim, fire! While that is all takes for fire a shot, it’s an over simplified way to describe the process of taking a shot. This post explores the shooting cycle in a bit more depth.

  • Vortex Optics Razor HD Gen III 1-10×24 FFP Riflescope

    A review of the Vortex Optics Razor HD Gen III 1-10×24 FFP low powered variable optic. Spoiler, it’s magnanimous.

  • The 3 C’s of Carrying a Handgun: Comfort, Concealment, and Capability

    Comfort, concealment, and capability are three simple aspects of carrying a handgun that folks often discuss. As simple as they are independently, optimizing one of those aspects implies compromising the other two.

  • Building a Quality Survival Kit on a Budget: Part 15

    It’s time to add up to $25 worth of goodness to the budget survival kit. This month I am looking a couple of items that can improve our ability to send and receive information.

  • Deer Rifle for Under $1000

    Here is what Uncle Zo would do if he had $1000 to spend on a deer rifle today.

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I bought my first gun well into adulthood some time in 2013, a few years after moving to Texas. Shortly thereafter, I obtained a license to carry a handgun. Bought a couple more guns. Taught my kids about them. Got a few more guns. Took some training courses. Got even more guns. Decided to try my hand at shooting sport competitions and hunting in 2019. I guess you could say I’m a… Read More

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Deer Rifle for Under $1000

Here is what Uncle Zo would do if he had $1000 to spend on a deer rifle today.

 Posted on April 29, 2021

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Underwood Ammo 700gr .500 S&W Magnum

A brief review of the 700 grain .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum load from Underwood Ammo.

 Posted on April 20, 2021

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How to Select a Good Instructor

Picking a good instructor is critical to developing defensive skills quickly. This post explores how I go about finding and selecting a highly skilled instructor.

 Posted on April 17, 2021

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The 12 Gauge Shotgun: A Beginners Manual for Home Protection by Charles Marais

Folks considering or using a shotgun for home defense might want to pick up a copy of this book. It’s a fountain of knowledge that dispels myth and lays a firm foundation surrounding defensive application of shotguns.

 Posted on April 14, 2021

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Advice for New (or Soon To Be) Armed Self Defenders

Gathered my thoughts and put together some pointed actionable suggestions for folks who are getting started with armed self defense. I cover guns, ammo, gear, and how to go about getting and staying good.

 Posted on April 8, 2021

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Vortex Optics AR-BDC2 Reticle

A deeper look at the Vortex Optics AR-BDC2 reticle found on their previous generation Strike Eagle LPVOs.

Short version: It’s simple. It’s functional. It works. I just wish it had a better manual.

 Posted on April 5, 2021

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Building a Quality Survival Kit on a Budget: Part 14

It’s time to add up to $25 worth of goodness to the budget survival kit. This month I am looking at defensive tools.

 Posted on April 2, 2021

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Pistol Mounted Red Dot Sight Failures and How to Deal with Them

One of the things I’ve noticed after talking with folks about pistol mounted red dot sights, is that not everyone is aware of types of failures that may occur with an RDS and how to deal with them. Spoiler: back up sights aren’t necessarily the answer. Let’s explore front sight obstructions, rear sight obstructions, and complete RDS failures.

 Posted on March 30, 2021

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Revisiting the 6.5mm Creedmoor Recoil

A reader pointed out that data I had previously published about the 6.5mm Creedmoor recoil was too good to be true. I second guessed myself and decided to take a deeper dive.

 Posted on March 25, 2021

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Vortex Optics EBR-9 (MRAD) Reticle

A deeper look at the Vortex Optics EMR-9 (MRAD) reticle found on their Razor HD Gen III LPVOs. Short version: it’s my new favorite LPVO reticle.

 Posted on March 22, 2021

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