Two Days at SHOT Show 2026
While a few attendees might still be stuck in Las Vegas because of Winter Storm Fern, SHOT Show 2026 is done and in the books. Last week’s article HERE looked at things that caught my eye during the Law Enforcement / Military range day. This event was hosted by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s firearms training unit at its range complex. Blue Tactical Technology Solutions On the teaching side, I enjoy the ability [...]
LET THERE BE LIGHT | Carry a Gun, Carry a Flashlight
If you ever have to use your firearm in self-defense there is a very strong likelihood that it will be in low or diminished light. You can’t afford to make any mistakes. The time frame in which the you will perceive danger to when deadly force is deemed necessary will [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]