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  • DefendAfter Action Report

    Chuck Pressburg’s No Fail Pistol

    Low-percentage, high-risk shots under the worst circumstances demand marksmanship honed to a razor’s edge. Brutal stakes, zero glamour, pure mastery. That’s precisely what Presscheck’s No Fail Pistol delivers.

    7 min
  • FundamentalsGuide

    Using the Manual Thumb Safety… Uhm… Well… Safely

    Proper manual safety use is critical for safe shooting. Follow Col. Cooper’s binary rule—on target, safety off; off target, safety on—to build strong safety discipline and prevent mishaps with your pistol.

    5 min
  • CompeteGuide

    Zo’s Reloads: 9 Major

    9 Major is a hot-rodded 9mm Luger, a wildcat cartridge cooked up by IPSC and USPSA shooters to hit major power factor on a budget. I set out to load it for my CZ Czechmate. Does it deliver? Let’s find…

    6 min
  • DefendOpinion

    Keep Your Guard Up

    A rough arthritis flare-up gave me time to reflect on personal safety. The world is a tough place, and you alone are responsible for your safety. That’s reality. The question is: what are you going to do about it? Let’s…

    8 min
  • DefendReview

    Modlite Handheld PLHv2-18650 Light Package

    Nothing screams gear nerd louder than a pricey tactical flashlight like the Modlite PLHv2-18650 handheld. Bright, rugged, and modular, it’s a beast. But is it worth the $300 hit? Let’s break it down and see whether it’s a must-have or…

    4 min
  • DefendReview

    Glock G43

    I don’t shoot or talk about Glocks much, but I’ve got a few, including my first: a Glock 43. It’s an itty-bitty pistol that rarely sees trigger time, but it’s got its place. Let’s check it out.

    5 min
  • DefendDrill

    Ken Hackathorn’s The Wizard Drill

    Ken Hackathorn’s The Wizard doesn’t mess around—it’s a raw competency test for concealed carriers. You either have the skills to nail it, or you don’t. So, how tough is it? Let’s break it down.

    6 min
  • HuntReview

    Toor Knives Tanto

    Ever seen Toor’s Tanto? Not just any Toor tanto, but the Toor Tanto—a limited-release blade that’ll drive tanto fanatics into a frenzy. Let’s check one out.

    4 min
  • CompeteGuide

    Zo’s Reloads: 9mm Luger 147 Grain FMJ

    Welcome to “Zo’s Reloads,” a new post series where I share my blunders and breakthroughs as I fumble into the world of reloading. Buckle up—this wild ride starts with 9mm Luger!

    13 min
  • DefendReview

    Holosun Ronin EPS Carry

    Compact pistol optics aren’t my thing, and enclosed emitters? Never tried ‘em on a handgun. But the CZ Shadow 2 Carry forced my hand, so here I am holding a Holosun Ronin EPS Carry. Let’s check it out.

    4 min
  • CompeteReview

    Dillon Precision XL750 Ultimate Kit

    Well, I finally did it. I dove in head first into reloading with a Dillon Precision XL750. While I have no idea how the story of Zo in Reloadingland will unfold, these are my first impressions of the progressive press…

    6 min
  • CompeteRounds Later

    Staccato XL: 2000 Rounds Later

    And the Staccato XL hit 2,000 rounds—snuck up on me like a ninja. With some slick trigger and recoil tuning, the last thousand rounds were pure, flawless fun. Here’s the what and how of it.

    3 min