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Range Report: Police trade in S&W M&P9 9mm

Police trade in S&W M&P9 9mm with 3 – 17 rnd magazines and Night Sights from Buds Guns Shop. Ok, so let me start off by saying that according to…
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Coming upon a car accident

Coming Upon A Car Accident

The ink was still wet on my medical school diploma as I drove to my first day at the hospital as a resident.  It was noon and the eight lane…
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Night Vision and the Eye - Eye

Night Vision and the Eye

When talking about tactical equipment, the discussion eventually turns to night vision devices and which ones are best, how they work, etc. What I usually find is very few people…
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Mosin Nagant

The Mosin Nagant

“Why, Ken, why?? Why would you do a write-up on a crusty, old dinosaur from WW2?” The answer is simple - Mosins are a great and affordable way to add…
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Canik TP9SA Semi Automatic Pistol

Canik TP9SA Handgun Review

For those who know me, I am a gun geek.  I live to try out, and explore new and different weapons platforms. This is usually a very expensive proposition. A…
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h2h the keys to effective training

Hand-to-Hand Styles: The Keys to Effective Training

Un-armed self-defense is a nasty and chaotic business.  With the world as it is today, it really benefits every member of society to have some sort of training to protect…
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Black Spider Red Dot

Black Spider Red Dot Optic Review

If you have ever built an AR, you know the optic can end up being as much as the rifle, and even a good red dot will run you several…
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Glock vs XD

A few words on choosing a defensive handgun

A lot of people come in to my store, and ask me what is the best handgun for them to carry. Often, they are shocked when I or my staff…
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“That One Thing” and “Give me my 5 minutes”

Why do we train? I, as most good instructors, continue to go to various training courses, many of which can seem to be a basic type of class. I try…
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Range Report POF 5KX 9mm Pistol

The next NFA project, the POF 5KX 9mm pistol with a SB tactical MP5 pistol stabilizing brace. OK, I’ve always wanted an MP5 PDW, but come on, as much as…
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THE GUNS OF A FULLY STOCKED ARMORY

The Guns of A Fully Stocked Armory

I’m often asked questions like, “What guns should I own?” …and if you search online, you’ll find plenty of articles on what guns to buy for the apocalypse.  This article…
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Speeding Ticket Main Pic

How To Get Out Of A Speeding Ticket

If you want to take the surefire approach to not getting a speeding ticket, then just always keep your speed at 2 miles an hour below the speed limit, reduce…
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Finding an Unconscious Person

Finding an Unconscious Person

What do you do when you come across a person lying on the ground unconscious?  As you approach them, consider their surroundings and look for any signs of an accident. …
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Buying the right AK-47 for you

Buying The Right AK-47 For You

Finally, after I had saved my money and searched for weeks on end, there it was…in all it’s splendid glory..the one…the only..AK-47.  I couldn’t believe it.  How could there even…
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Motivation Series

Motivation

Motivation…what does that word really mean to you? It’s a word that can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people, but instead of trying to…
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FN SCAR Rifle Headline Photo

FN SCAR Rifle Review

Hey Folks, Ken here again with another awesome weapon review. This time we are going to focus on one of my personal favorites (and a gun that is on most…
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Situational_Awareness

Situational Awareness

Situational Awareness has many definitions. The most widely accepted seems to be Endsley’s "the perception of elements in the environment within a volume of time and space, the comprehension of…
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Building Your Medkit

Building Your Medkit

There are many iterations of medkits on the internet at a wide range of prices. You wouldn’t be wrong in spending a bunch of money and getting cool stuff. Conversely,…
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Hand-to-Hand Styles: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

In my last work, I tackled some concepts and principles about effective training. I talked a little about simplicity, functionality, and reality. In this, and a few of the following…
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AK Accessories Abound

AK Accessories Abound

Perhaps the best place to start is to acknowledge the fact that accessories can’t replace training.  One can have the latest and greatest hardware (rifle & accessories), yet without the…
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1911 Handgun Variants

Hey Guys, Ken here from Midwest Rifle Works with another product review. This time, I want to discuss the 1911 platform. “Why the 1911?” I’m glad you asked! The 1911 has…
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Member EDC – JR Grounds

Member EDC – JR Grounds

I have recently asked members to post what they carry on an everyday basis, so I figured it was only fair to post mine. To start, I need to explain…
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Plants around House

Natural Barriers for Home Protection

So you have the guns, the dog, the security alarms, lighting etc. You are buttoned up tight in your home; no one is getting in without you knowing it. But…
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Level the Playing Field

Level the Playing Field

John Steinbeck, one of the great 20th century American authors, reputedly summarized age-old combat wisdom with the following words: “If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck.”…
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Magpul Glock 17 Magazine Review

After waiting what seemed like an eternity, I finally received my batch of Magpul Glock magazines. These were the new version which were re-designed after Magpul had issues with the…
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