Never Fear, Quick Fletch Is Here

Never Fear, Quick Fletch Is Here

In the old days compound bows were much slower, to control that slower arrow flight you needed a large fletching or vane. Compound bows have since become much smaller and very fast and it doesn’t take as large a fletching to control the arrow flight. In the old days, to fletch an arrow, you also … Read more

Self Defense – 8 Phases of an Effective Self-Defense Strategy and Training Program

Self Defense - 8 Phases of an Effective Self-Defense Strategy and Training Program

By far, the greatest thing missing from most martial arts and safety programs focusing on self-defense is a structured and systemized outline that helps to keep the student on track with what he or she needs. Not to be confused with the step-by-step self-defense moves taught in the preset techniques or kata of different styles, … Read more

The Crossbow Law in the United States

The Crossbow Law in the United States

The crossbow law, or the law that determines the legality (or not) of the possession of a crossbow, is a rather ambiguous law in the United States as it applies differently in the various states. First of all, a crossbow is a weapon that makes use of an arrow or a bolt to hit a … Read more

Pistol Hunting Pigs With Barnes Bullets

Pistol Hunting Pigs With Barnes Bullets

My weapon of choice is the Ruger Blackhawk 44 Magnum single action revolver using Barnes 44 Mag 225 grain HP factory ammo. Ryan Travis and the other great folks at Barnes hotfooted some 44Mag ammo to me for this hunt. I graciously appreciate their support and generosity. IF you have a choice in your ammo, … Read more

5 Ways to Ruin Your Self-Defense Training

5 Ways to Ruin Your Self-Defense Training

This is the first of a 5 part series of articles analyzing popular training paradigms which inhibit the ability to be creative via non-choreographed movements in high speed/high adrenaline fights. The five levels are, “The Set Up”, “Structuring the Fight”, “Wearing Protective Equipment”, “Disregarding Vital Targets” and “Providing Structure”. 99% of sport fighting, traditional martial … Read more

The Many Facets of Hunting for Garnets

The Many Facets of Hunting for Garnets

While experienced hunters thoroughly enjoy a good day of garnet hunting, you don’t have to be an experienced hunter to find these dazzling little gemstones. In fact, they are probably the best stone for the inexperienced rockhound to begin hunting for. These delightful gemstones are quite common can be found in many US states and … Read more