Posts by Alan Hughes
The 5 Favorite Guns That I First Shot in 2023
During 2023, I had the opportunity to shoot a lot of different guns for the first time. Some were new to the market, and some were just new to me. They ranged from the excellent Sig Cross rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor (pictured below) to the diminutive and, in my opinion, dangerous, Taurus PT22. It was…
Read MoreIs the Ruger Security 380 a Good Gun?
When you start looking at concealed carry guns, there is no shortage of choices. In fact, sometimes that abundance of choices can make it more difficult to pick something out. We often help students pick out a gun and have a good sample of the options for them to try before they decide. We also…
Read MorePhone Scams Can Take Different Forms
Phone Scams can happen to anyone, at any time. Some of them are pretty obvious. Others are a little sneakier. But some are downright evil. Here is one of those. An Unexpected Phone Call About 2 years ago, I was enjoying a quiet Saturday afternoon at home with my wife when my phone rang. I…
Read MoreOffice Safety: Ensuring a Safe and Secure Office Environment
Most people expect a workplace that is a safe and secure environment where they can focus on their jobs without worrying about security threats. Whether you’re an employee or represent an employer, understanding and implementing proper security measures is important for creating a productive and protected workspace. In this article, we’ll discuss various aspects of…
Read MoreThe Truth About the Springfield Armory Echelon
The Springfield Armory Echelon hit the market a few months ago. To be honest, my first thought was “Just what we need, another polymer framed, striker-fired 9mm.” I am generally not a Springfield Armory fan. My daughter has one of their pistols, the Hellcat, as her EDC, I didn’t particularly like shooting it but she…
Read MoreVehicle Safety: Protecting Yourself on the Road
Sometimes we look at our cars as mobile fortresses. People get to their car in a parking lot and immediately (and mistakenly) feel “home free”. While our cars do offer us a measure of safety, we’ve also seen many examples of people being pulled from their cars when they were surrounded during “mostly peaceful” protests.…
Read MoreSmith & Wesson Factory Grand Opening
A couple of years ago Smith & Wesson made the smart decision to plan their exit from gun-hostile Massachusetts to a more hospitable state. That turned out to be in Tennessee. Maryville, TN to be exact. This weekend my wife and I had to opportunity to attend the Grand Opening of the Smith & Wesson…
Read MoreWhen Pride Hinders Learning
Pride. It’s a confusing subject. We all have it at times, and at other times, we probably need more of it. It’s common to tell our children we’re proud of them while also calling pride one of the 7 Deadly Sins. We tell a family member that they should be proud of an accomplishment while…
Read MoreI Was Fooling Myself About Situational Awareness
I like to think I’m a fairly observant person. Most of the time I am intentional about trying to stay aware of my surroundings. I study the topic of situational awareness, teach about it, and have even written some articles about it. Even when I’m using my smartphone in a public area, I am intentional about using…
Read MoreThe Smith & Wesson Folding Carbine: Gimmick or Gem?
Earlier this year Smith & Wesson decided to jump into the pistol caliber carbine market with a folding 9mm rifle. Officially the gun is known as the M&P FPC (folding pistol carbine). For our purposes, we’re going to call it the Smith & Wesson Folding Carbine. Let’s take a look at the gun and how…
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