Site update, 10/15/2022

Good morning, all. My blogging has been a bit light (nonexistent) for the past couple weeks. My day job involves tax software, and the last big deadline of the year is Monday, the 17th. I’ve been working a lot of overtime there, including later today.  Time has been very short. After Monday, though, I hope … Read more

Another flashlight review: Streamlight 88811 Wedge

Purchasing something using one of the links on this page could get me a commission. Won’t cost you a thing. See https://concealedcarryforbigguys.com/affiliate-disclaimer for more information. If you’ve been here before, you know I think current flashlights are modern marvels and don’t get anywhere near as much recognition as they should. The current generation of LED’s … Read more

What do you do if you find a gun?

I’d never really given this much thought before. Until a few weeks ago when I found a shotgun. In the middle of the road. Literally. How did I find it? My recently-discovered spot in the desert where I can shoot is back off a secondary road. You turn at a mile marker and cross a … Read more

When are you ready to carry? Part I

I think I’m going to do a bit of a series here. I’m going to go over a few basics. Those of you that have carried for years can probably skip this one. For the rest, these are some things I wish I’d known when I started. I’m not sure how many entries there will … Read more

Does dry fire practice help?

Purchasing something using one of the links on this page could get me a commission. Won’t cost you a thing. See https://concealedcarryforbigguys.com/affiliate-disclaimer for more information. I’ve seen a few people lately being pretty dismissive of dry fire practice. I have to disagree with that attitude. Dry fire does have limitations, but it also has lot … Read more

Testing tools I use in my reviews.

Purchasing something using one of the links on this page could get me a commission. Won’t cost you a thing. See https://concealedcarryforbigguys.com/affiliate-disclaimer for more information. In my Glock 19 review, I mentioned that I don’t necessarily take a manufacturer’s word for the specifications of a gun. That is, I have some basic tools around to … Read more

Firearm safety: more than just a slogan.

Ironically, the whole point of a gun is to not be safe. Or, more precisely, to only be safe until you need it to not be. If you’re trying to defend your life, a gun that’s been rendered safe is not going to help you. The funny part is, the more difficult it is to … Read more

Propper Men’s Tactical Shorts Review

Purchasing something using one of the links on this page could get me a commission. Won’t cost you a thing. See https://concealedcarryforbigguys.com/affiliate-disclaimer for more information. In May, I wrote an article about some shorts I like from Propper. Those were their “summer weight” shorts. While writing it I realized I should probably get some of … Read more