5 Reasons You Should Own a Glock
With the recent passing of Gaston Glock, we wanted to pay tribute to this genius gunsmith and engineer who created one of the world’s toughest, most reliable firearms. And here are some of the reasons why every household should own and use this icon of craftsmanship.
The first firearm I (John Lovell) ever bought was a Glock 19, and I've talked to a lot of other guys with a similar love and his
Where Do You Fit on the Team? The Superpower of the Core Value Index
I’m not exactly a personality test junkie, but I’ve taken a bunch of them—Myers-Briggs, DISC, Enneagram, Strength Finder, etc.—because, while they can’t tell you everything about how you’re wired, they can tell you a lot. They can give you a lot of insight into how you see the world, relationships, stressful situations, and why you might respond the way you do in certain situations.
I (John Lo
The Big Debate About Pistol Reloads: Slide Stop Lever or Over the Top?
There's a big dilemma at the end of every pistol magazine–do I reload this way or that way? The law of tactical dynamics states that for nearly every tactical opinion, there is an equal and opposite tactical opinion and a fair amount of good reasons behind them both. I (John Lovell) prefer using that little button on the side of my pistol when I'm reloading. Plenty of other highly respected tact
Historical Men of Valor | Sir Ernest Shackleton and The Endurance
How often do you suffer, or even seek out, discomfort, even torturous discomfort, in the pursuit of a worthy cause? Let's talk about Sir Ernest Shackleton and the crew of the ship Endurance. I (John Lovell) just finished the book Endurance by Alfred Lansing. It chronicles the long and harrowing exploit of Shackleton and his men who sailed the Endurance from Chile to Antarctica to traverse the fr
The Border Crisis is Eroding America's Future
It's worse than we realized and it's almost past the point of no return. Are you ready? The crisis at our southern border is causing irreparable harm to our republic. It's absolutely imperative that we live wisely and prepare for what's coming.
Our southern border is in a crisis, and it’s a crisis for our whole nation, not just Texas and Gov. Abbott.
Crisis. And I say this knowing that the w
Mastering the OODA Loop
It’s possible to learn the vital, critical-thinking skills that set you apart as a defender and operator, but this means honing, through training, the all-important ability to orient yourself in the midst of chaos.
A lot of you reading this are probably already really good shooters. You likely have enough training and skill to hit what you want most of the time every time you're at the range.
When Your Enemy’s Close, Keep Your Gun Closer
Former Army Ranger, Narcotics Officer, and Jedi Master Craig Douglas teaches me (John Lovell) all about retention firing. This means how to handle my pistol when things get up close and personal with an attacker. Craig is also founder of Shivworks, making some of the best CQB blades on the market.
My good friend Craig Douglas and I spent a day at the range where he taught me the fundamentals o
Prepping for an Economic Doomsday: A Q&A with a Financial Advisor
How likely is it that we’ll face an economic doomsday? It’s not a fun thing to think about but it’s important, and it’s wise to plan ahead—without going insane of course. Michael Brooks of Sentara Investments is brilliant thinker when it comes to money, investing, and building the ark before the rain. In this case, we’re talking simple ways to shore up our financial stability in the event of …
Integrating Combatives with Firearms Training: The Need for a Unified Approach
Two fields often stand out prominently in the vast landscape of self-defense training: firearms training and combatives. While many enthusiasts take the weekend route, perfecting shooting techniques one weekend and honing unarmed combat skills the next, there's increasing recognition of the need to bridge the gap between the two. This is where the "Mat To Muzzle" program enters the fray, aiming to…
Wiser and Freer Than Before in 2024
Even when things are at their worst (which they're not—yet—of course) there's always plenty to celebrate. Afterall, there's a higher kingdom at work than those we build for ourselves. But it's also important to lament evil and to acknowledge when goodness and freedom are actively being eroded by bad players. Our job in response, though, is to fight against fear, despair, and bitterness and to pu
The Just War of Martyrs and Soldiers
I (John Lovell) love to watch movies, but not simply for entertainment. In fact, I rarely watch movies for their ability to amuse me. I’m more interested in watching thought-provoking movies as an intellectual stepping off point and as a way of leading me and those I love into a more intentional and greater thought life.
As I've become more and more a father (I admit it’s a gradual process) an