Posts by Alan Hughes
The Truth About the Eotech EFLX
Quick Overview This article reviews the EOTech EFLX, a red dot sight designed for pistols. It highlights the optic’s rugged build, large window, and impressive battery life. The article also covers its easy-to-use controls and the clarity of the glass. Getting Started Recently, I bought a Sig P320 XCompact and had to decide on a…
Read MoreWhen it comes to killers, Don’t Name Them
Don’t name them. It’s really that easy. Each time there is an active shooter event, our media makes the cowards famous. The Don’t Name Them campaign is a coordinated effort by the ALERRT Center at Texas State University, the I Love U Guys Foundation, and the FBI. The focus of the campaign is to shift the media…
Read MoreThe Protector Mindset in the Face of Tragedy
Like others with the Protector Mindset, I watch the tragic events at places like Uvalde, Parkland or Sutherland Spring. For someone who does what I do in the church and tactical worlds, events like these must be studied. We immerse ourselves in news accounts, trying to learn what lessons can be learned to help us…
Read MorePitbull Tactical Universal Magazine Carrier: 6 years and still going strong
There is an old adage that says “Beware the man with one gun for he knows how to use it.” I get the intent behind it, but the simple fact is that many of us have more than one carry gun and they have different purposes behind them. That’s a topic for a whole other…
Read MoreFirst Shots: Smith & Wesson Shield Plus
Quick Overview This article shares first impressions of the Smith & Wesson Shield Plus, a compact 9mm pistol designed for concealed carry. It discusses the gun’s improved features over previous models, including the enhanced trigger, increased magazine capacity, and reliable performance during range testing. First Thoughts Back in 2012, Smith & Wesson released their subcompact…
Read MoreThe Truth About The Beretta APX A1 Carry
Quick Overview This article takes a close look at the Beretta APX A1 Carry, a single-stack 9mm pistol designed for concealed carry. It outlines its compact size, reliability, and affordable price point, while also discussing some drawbacks, like a stiff trigger. The piece helps readers decide whether this pistol is the right choice for their…
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