EMS Novelist Shout-Out: Racing the Reaper
A few months back, I got a book to review by paramedic and fledgling EMS novelist Jerrid Edgington. The book, Racing the Reaper, chronicles the life and times of fictional EMT Jacob Myers. From the...
View ArticleProduct Review: Blauer Clash Boot
A couple months back, the folks at Blauer sent me a pair of their new Clash LT 6″ lightweight tactical boots to review. Now that I’ve had a couple of months beating around in them, I can give you my...
View ArticleProduct Review: Richardson Reloading .45 ACP Ammo
A few months back, when I was looking for items for the Kilted to Kick Cancer Fundraising Challenge prize packages, fellow paramedic and gun nut Cody Richardson contacted me with a very generous offer:...
View ArticleProduct Review: PMC Bronze .45 ACP Ammo
The good folks at Lucky Gunner sent me some ammo to review a while back, some PMC Bronze .45 ACP 185 grain JHP. But what with the buying a new house and the moving in and the moving my girlfriend to...
View ArticleKilted to Kick Cancer 2014 Fundraising Challenge: Prize Updates!
Blauer public safety apparel has very generously offered to throw in a gift certificate for a pair of Blauer Clash LT lightweight tactical boots for each of our top three fundraisers. Thanks, Blauer!
View ArticleBook Review: The Grey Man
I’m not quite sure when J.L. Curtis and I began following each other’s blogs, but I became aware of his writing chops almost seven years ago when I was writing the Perspectives series with Matt G. and...
View ArticleBook Review: The Grey Man: PayBack
Spent an enjoyable night this weekend re-reading J.L. Curtis’ second book, The Grey Man: Payback. Payback is a strong sophomore effort from Curtis. Jim addresses the criticism of The Grey Man:...
View ArticleBook Review: The Book of Barkley
“Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.” ~ Groucho Marx A worthy goal of any life is to aspire to be the person our dog thinks we are. I’ve been...
View ArticleEndorsement: Captain Mike Ledet, aka “Dr. Speck”
One very enjoyable part of this year’s LANREMT EMS Conference in my home state was the opportunity for several of the conference speakers to take a fishing charter with Captain Mike Ledet out of...
View Article#NRAAM2018 Product Showcase: Mag Pump Magazine Loader
One of the neater doohickeys I saw at the NRA Annual Meeting in Dallas was the Mag Pump magazine loader. I can think of plenty of times on the range when I spent more time loading magazines than I did...
View Article#NRAAM2018 Product Showcase: Omega Custom Rifles
One of the more intriguing rifles I encountered at #NRAAM2018 was the switch-barrel rifle from Omega Custom Rifles. Omega is a veteran-owned company based in Meridien, TX, and features a product line...
View Article#NRAAM2018 Product Showcase: Midland Backpack Shotgun
I learned to wingshoot with a Winchester Model 37A chambered in 3″ magnum 20 gauge, my first real shotgun. My friends all had HR Toppers chambered in .410, and I remember feeling smugly superior to...
View ArticleAAR: “You’re the First Responder, Whether You Know It or Not!”
One rapidly growing trend in the firearms and self-defense industry is an increased focus on first aid and medical care, to the point that the IFAK nightstand pocket dump photo is becoming as...
View Article#NRAAM2019 Product Spotlight: EAA Gun Safe
Nifty gun storage solution from EAA, the importers of Tanfoglio pistols.
View ArticleProduct Review: Micro BVM
We were asked by the nice folks at Micro BVM to evaluate their product. The Micro BVM is a full-functional adult BVM with mask, oxygen tubing and reservoir, fully compatible with most aftermarket PEEP...
View ArticleGirsan MC1911SC Ultimate: 2000 Round Challenge
Okay, Girsan, let’s do this. Today begins the 2000 round challenge of the Girsan MC1911SC Ultimate 9mm, imported by EAA. If you’re unfamiliar with the 2000 round challenge, ala Tamara Keel and Todd...
View ArticleGirsan MC1911SC Ultimate 2000 Round Challenge: Day 1
Photo credit: Jennifer Hast The MC1911SC Ultimate is a compact, officer-length 1911 by Turkish manufacturer Girsan, imported by EAA. Built on a forged aluminum frame, it boasts a number of nice...
View ArticleGirsan MC1911SC Ultimate 2000 Round Challenge: Day 2
Day 2 at Blogorado was gorgeous, with a temp of 65 degrees, 15% humidity, and an elevation of 4500 feet. I started with Magtech 124 grain FMJ, listed by manufacturer with a muzzle velocity of 1109 fps....
View ArticleGirsan MC1911SC Ultimate 2000 Round Challenge: Day 3
Day 3 at Blogorado was a bust. The front sight blade fell off again, despite being affixed with Permatex liquid gasket. My theory was that a Superglue bond would be too brittle, and that liquid gasket,...
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