When you are off duty, how do you load out your CCW rig?  Most of the times those of us are behind the shield or have been behind the shield might be considered lazy when it comes to off duty carry.  When I first started as a reserve, a Sergeant told me to always carry my badge, credentials and an off duty weapon.  Let me be honest; sometimes it just didn’t seem realistic. As an officer, you should be mindful that although you leave the...

I was watching this video the other day and was thinking about how fun it is to be fast.  Fast is always fun.  Fast is a lot more fun when you can do whatever you are doing well.  Check it out and remember that fast comes from...

The Sheriff’s office I worked for in VA was a big fan of Sig Sauer pistols.  When they made the shift from wheel guns, they went to the Sig 226 in 9mm.  After the VA State Police switched to the .357 Sig cartridge, we did as well.  The platform was the Sig 229 in .357 sig. These guns are a little bulky for my taste, and I think they ride a too high in the hand.  What I won’t argue is their reliability.  They run.  The .357 sig...

When you are building your custom revolver, you have a choice to make: wood or rubber grips.  There is no doubt that a true custom revolver is set off beautifully by a set of wood grips properly fit to the gun.  It can add that sense of great style that sets apart a gun from others of its type.  Rubber on the other hand is functional and desirable for its durability and cost. The two flies in the ointment are recoil and whether or not you can...

If you have been thinking about buying a rifle or handgun. . .  your too late!  Prices for standard items are now 3x the going rate of a month ago.  Sometimes in life you sit on the fence too long.  Sure there are certain things still available.  However, most of the tactical gear is gone.  By the way this includes ammo.  If you haven’t noticed your local big box store is out then you haven’t been in one lately.  Everything except...