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 wi … read more

I (John Lovell) decided this year to buy three guns that I normally would never purchase. They're not in my wheelhouse for a variety of reasons, but that doesn't mean they're not worth a try. So I … read more

John Lovell went to the rifle range and “edge tested” his favorite poly-plate body armor to see how it holds up to repeated rounds at varying distances and contact points. The Rifle: U.S. Arms AR- … read more

So often it’s the little things that can be a game changer when it comes to precision and speed with your handgun. Here are two simple adjustments you can make in your thinking and form that’ll giv … read more

I (John Lovell) have talked to people so frustrated by their red dot that they've been tempted to get rid of it. This is almost guaranteed to be user error and easily corrected with consistent, meticu … read more