Posts by Alan Hughes
The Smith & Wesson Folding Carbine: Gimmick or Gem?
Quick Overview This article reviews the Smith & Wesson Folding Carbine, highlighting its design, features, and performance. It discusses the carbine’s unique folding mechanism, magazine compatibility, and lightweight construction. The piece also explores its accuracy and shootability during testing. Earlier this year, Smith & Wesson decided to jump into the pistol caliber carbine market with…
Read MoreCalm Is Contagious: 5 Ways to Stay Calm in the Middle of Chaos
Quick Overview This article shares five practical strategies to help you stay calm and focused in chaotic or stressful situations. It emphasizes the importance of preparation, breathing, simplifying actions, maintaining mental control, and making good decisions under pressure. Calm is Contagious Calm is contagious. If you don’t remember anything else that you read in this…
Read MoreIs the Sig P322 a Good Gun?
Quick Overview This article reviews the Sig Sauer P322, a .22 LR pistol designed for training, plinking, and fun at the range. It highlights the pistol’s features, performance, and affordability. The piece discusses its reliability, shooting experience, and whether the P322 is a good choice for its intended role. From single-action revolvers to high-tech semi-autos,…
Read MoreEasiest Tourniquet to Use: The SAM XT
Quick Overview This article reviews the SAM XT tourniquet, highlighting its ease of use, reliable construction, and overall performance. It emphasizes the tourniquet’s simple design and its suitability for both professional and civilian use. The article also notes its storage considerations. A couple of months back, we posted an article about the dangers of buying…
Read MoreI Got a New Gun, What Should I Modify First?
If you frequent Facebook groups about guns, you see a question that comes up at least every couple of days. It goes something like this: “I just got this SigGlock&Wesson today. What mods should I do first?” And I cringe pretty much every time I see this. So, if you are a new gun owner,…
Read MoreChurch Safety vs Church Security: Does the Name Matter
Quick Overview This article explains the difference between church safety and church security, highlighting why both are essential for protecting a congregation. It emphasizes that while safety focuses on preventing accidents and addressing medical needs, security is about protecting people from violence and crime. The piece argues that a balanced approach combining both aspects is…
Read MoreMental Preparation Can Make The Difference Between Life and Death
As you train and prepare for situations when you may encounter violence be sure to include mental preparation along with all the tactical stuff. If your mental game is lacking, it has a direct effect on your performance, as well as your recovery after the event is over. Something this week reminded me of Jennifer…
Read MoreSharp Women: A Must-Read for Women (and Men)
We are big proponents of situational awareness at Better Protectors. It should be a part of everyone’s daily practice. Getting training and putting it to use is a “best practice”. Getting that training can be through life experience, in a classroom setting, or sometimes by reading. There are some good books on the subject, including…
Read MoreThe Sig Romeo Zero Elite: A Real User Review
Quick Overview This article takes a close look at the Romeo Zero Elite red dot sight, highlighting its improvements over previous models. It covers its new housing material, better lens clarity, and improved battery access. The piece also discusses the optics’ performance during live-fire testing. Getting Started A few years ago, Sig Sauer Optics came…
Read MoreUnderstanding Human Trafficking: Shedding Light on a Global Crisis
Often, people think of human trafficking based on what they saw in the movie “Taken”. They think it is young women kidnapped and forced to work in brothels somewhere in Europe. While that is human trafficking and it does happen, the issue is so much bigger. Human trafficking affects millions of people worldwide, including within…
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