Things have been a little crazy lately.  I’ve been out of commission for a little while with some sickness, and then I had a birthday sneak up on me!  I don’t normally buy a lot of stuff for myself related to guns except at Christmas and when my birthday rolls around. This year I spent sometime thinking about it and decided to get the Minotaur MTAC holster. One of our instructors got this holster a couple of years ago, and then...

If you haven’t looked at the Ruger LCP for CCW, you are missing a great pistol.  Our retail arm, Mossy Creek Arms,  has been selling the LCP’s as fast as we can get them in.  In fact, I met a customer at the shop this weekend to complete the sale of a used Glock 19.  But when he saw the LCP he quickly changed his mind. The LCP has several upsides.  First, it is in .380 caliber and not .32.  That small change makes it better for...

I recently returned from a trip to Ukraine that has become an annual event.  Each year that I have been, Woolrich has sent me a piece of gear to take on the trip for review.  This year, they sent their Elite Series Fleece Jacket. I need to start by saying that this  is my favorite piece of Woolrich gear that I own.  I have been privileged to own many pieces of their gear in years past, and for the last 2 years I have reviewed their products. ...

One of the things that I get asked every week is how to choose the right handgun for someone.  If that person is simply going to keep the gun at home for personal defense the answer is easier to discover.  However, if they plan on carrying the gun for CCW or off duty  work the answer isn’t as simple.  It’s kind of like asking what clothes you need to buy this year. Obviously for off duty carry the main goal is to have a firearm...

I just got an email from a friend who is new to shooting handguns.  He had asked my advice for his first purchase, and I of course told him to get a Glock.  Only problem is I forgot he is left-handed.  He looked it over at the store, but ultimately decided on the Smith and Wesson M&P because of the ambidextrous controls. He has been very satisfied with the pistol so far because it fits him which brings us to a great point.  Don’t...