Let There Be Light — and Lasers
Keeping up with the latest technology is a lesson I learned long ago. Back in the Nixon era, I hung out with a pretty good group of buds at college. At a party the girlfriend of one of the guys brought along a friend, a stunningly beautiful young woman just starting a career as a schoolteacher. While the other guys fought in the backyard to see who would ask her out, I managed to contain [...]
Streamlight Protac 90
How many flashlights are too many? I can’t count that high. Living in the country like I do, I have lights stashed all over. Unless you’re a long step away from one, it’s too far to be handy! Streamlight’s new Protac 90 is triple-handy if you ask me. Aside from [...]
Streamlight Stylus PRO USB Penlight
People recommend many noble ideas, but few follow through with action. One such apothegm is, “always carry a flashlight.” Easier said than done. Until now. The Streamlight Stylus PRO is, quite literally, pen-sized, yet packs a wallop. The high mode beams 350 lumens for up to 1.5 hours while the [...]
5 New Accessories for Slim Compacts
As more gun owners begin to carry firearms for self-defense, more carry-friendly handgun options have emerged — specifically slim compacts and subcompacts. Offering a favorable size-to-capacity ratio, guns like the GLOCK 43X/48, SIG SAUER P365/P365 XL and Springfield Armory Hellcat have become popular choices for those looking for a small [...]
Gear Showcase: Lights and Lasers
It’s a familiar debate to me and most of my friends — the spouse asking, “do you really need another ______?” My answer is the standard, “Yes, I do!” It applies equally for handguns, rifles, gun cases, etc. I’m always looking for new and better ways to be prepared while [...]
Lights & Lasers
What Have You Been Missing In The Dark? You can’t shoot what you can’t see and wouldn’t you agree — you shouldn’t? Today’s explosion of high-tech goodies means there’s more lights and lasers in the spotlight than ever before. Sorry, couldn’t help it. From hand held, weapon lights/lasers and red [...]