A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing: A Special 1911 Pattern Frame and Caspian Arms Slide
"You're not actually going to shoot that, are you?" "Oh sure," I answered, locking the slide open and applying a couple drops of oil...
Combative Knife Fighting Truths
There are 12 brutal truths when it comes to combative knife fighting. Knife fighting is a serious topic and should never be taken lightly!...
Unarmed Against a Bladed Weapon
You might get your butt whipped for carrying a knife but it usually wouldn’t land you in jail. Consequently everyone on the streets carried...
Kapap Combat Concepts – Defensive Tactics (CCDT)
Thinking Out Of The Box
In order to understand the meaning of thinking out of the box, I will relate a short story. There once was...
He Hath Crafted A Weapon of Knightly Prowess
Terry Tussey at the helm of Tussey Custom, is well known to GUNS readers. His classical styled yet modern and supremely functional pistols have...
LOD Precision Marksman Sniper Rifle 2
The Accuracy Tests
In Part 1 of this series, LOD President. Billy Martin, spent considerable time with me, familiarizing me with his equipment, getting in some...
Range Safety and Marksmanship
Put it on Target: Range Safety and Marksmanship
1 – Familiarization with your Firearms
Know your firearms and read all the directions. That’s what I always...
The Japanese Sword Forging Process – Part 1
Throughout history the sword forging process used in the creation of authentic Samurai Swords has been as much an art form as it is a...
NA MEA KAUA HAWAI’I – The Traditional Hawaiian Weapons of War
Hawaiian weapons were carved out of Koa wood. Clubs were often inlaid with shell or bone for decoration. In some cases like the Hawaiian...
Three Dimensional Knife Defense
After the attacks of 9/11, I was running self-defense classes out of my martial arts academy outside of Chicago. A couple higher ups from...
Stealth .45 ACP Compensators
I don't like compensators. To my traditionalist's eye, they are funny-looking contraptions better suited to imaginary guns in Star Wars movies. Real men all...
Why A Shooters Stance Or Position Is Critical For Self Defense
For over 47 years I have been a student of firearms training. I started shooting and hunting when I was 8 years old. I...
A League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Classic Colt 1911
This is the story of one man's lifetime dream - come true. I finally learned the hard lessons of imperfect tries, and lifted the...
How To Use And Control Two Weapons Simultaneously
In the long history of humankind, weapons had one of the most significant roles in the development of man. From the very beginning of...
Custom Pistols of Steven Seagal
When even a Black Belt isn't enough . . . The Custom Pistols of Steven Seagal
Believe it or not, there are still a lot...
The Knife: The Ultimate Tool To Develop Trapping Skills
One method Progressive Protective Systems (PPS) practitioners use to develop trapping skills is knife sparring within a confined environment. Knife fighting usually occurs with...