Civilian Protector Blog
resources for members to gain skill and make better decisions
By Gerardo G
April 9, 2016
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…
By David Miller
December 24, 2015
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…
By JR Grounds
November 10, 2015
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…
By Ken Elmore
October 1, 2015
“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…
By Phil Davis
September 19, 2015
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…
By Josh Fowler
August 27, 2015
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…
By JR Grounds
August 16, 2015
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…
By Ken Elmore
August 15, 2015
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…
By JR Grounds
August 11, 2015
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…
By Gerardo G
April 6, 2016
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…
By JR Grounds
November 20, 2015
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…
By JR Grounds
September 29, 2015
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…
By David Miller
September 25, 2015
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. …
By Isaac Birch
September 1, 2015
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…
By James G
August 28, 2015
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…
By Ken Elmore
August 23, 2015
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…
August 12, 2015
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…
By David Miller
February 3, 2016
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,…
By Josh Fowler
November 7, 2015
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…
By Isaac Birch
October 21, 2015
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…
By Ken Elmore
October 3, 2015
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…
By JR Grounds
September 27, 2015
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…
By Gerardo G
September 15, 2015
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…
By John M
August 29, 2015
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.”…
By JR Grounds
August 10, 2015
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…