Reexamining Modern Knife Instruction for Civilians
It is imperative that we reexamine modern knife instruction for civilians and make sure teaching provides practical unarmed skills against a live blade.
Many instructors...
Terry Tussey Custom Pistol Tuning
This veteran smith has devoted 35 years to perfecting the 1911!
Everyone is familiar with the, phenomenon of mid-life crisis, and it seems to be...
Streetwise Knife Fighting
In the world of knife fighting there is an unspoken rule. Go in, cut and get out unscathed. It is that simple, but we...
How to Properly Hold a Knife for Self-Defense and Military Applications – Part 1
Of the innumerable knife concepts and maneuvers that I consider unsound, the most egregious of these are the unsafe knife grips that abound.
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...
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...
The AR-15 is Not an Assault Weapon
I would like to offer some education to my fellow Americans. This has nothing to do with political views, or recent events. I am...
Big: That’s Not a Knife . . .THAT’S a BIG Knife
By Lynn Thompson - Cold Steel ~ In my earlier article regarding "Mouse Knives" I urged my friends and customers to examine their knife...
Damascus Knight .45
Master pistolsmith Terry Tussey presents a sub-Officer's 1911 with seven rounds of payload in a super compact package.
Bridging a chasm some 2,000 years wide,...
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...
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...
Tussey Custom .45ACPs
Two beauties flaunt top pistolsmith's craftmanship. These 1911's are sound tactical weapons and they're gorgeous!
Anyone who even casually looked at the shelf of gun...
The Case For Defensive Knife Training Part 2
In Part I we discussed the alarming upsurge of knife violence in First World countries — and the necessity for defensive knife training for...
Folding Knives Are A Lethal Force Option
Recently, I spent two days in a fantastic class learning the less than sophisticated art of using a “tactical” folding knife in a potentially...
The Importance of Pre-Conflict Skills for Knife Defense – Part 1
Reaction times in knife defense will differ with distance, but good news is many individuals can improve their reaction times with practice.
What is the Best Knife Grip for Combat?
“What is the best knife grip for combat?”
I get asked that question a lot at seminars. I usually respond by saying “Well, show me...
