Why Tactical Pens Suck
I am a fan of improvised weapons, but not a fan of weapons designed to look or function as something else. I think they can get you into unsuspected legal trouble, and they often aren’t good weapons. In the following video, I take a look at tactical pens. I demonstrate, using the Uzi branded tactical [...]
I am a fan of improvised weapons, but not a fan of weapons designed to look or function as something else. I think they can get you into unsuspected legal trouble, and they often aren’t good weapons.

In the following video, I take a look at tactical pens. I demonstrate, using the Uzi branded tactical pen, why I don’t like them for self defense.
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Why Tactical Pens Suck
I am a fan of improvised weapons, but not a fan of weapons designed to look or function as something else. I think they can get you into unsuspected legal trouble, and they often aren’t good weapons. In the following video, I take a look at tactical pens. I demonstrate, using the Uzi branded tactical [...]
I am a fan of improvised weapons, but not a fan of weapons designed to look or function as something else. I think they can get you into unsuspected legal trouble, and they often aren’t good weapons.

In the following video, I take a look at tactical pens. I demonstrate, using the Uzi branded tactical pen, why I don’t like them for self defense.
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Review: Brass Stacker Tactical Charging Handle for Glock
This is my first self-defense product review on the site. I hope you like it. For you gun fans, today I’m reviewing a tactical slide pull accessory for Glock handgunds. I’m a fan of Glocks, mainly due to their reliability and accuracy. However, due to some physical difficulties, I have trouble cycling the action on [...]
This is my first self-defense product review on the site. I hope you like it.
For you gun fans, today I’m reviewing a tactical slide pull accessory for Glock handgunds. I’m a fan of Glocks, mainly due to their reliability and accuracy. However, due to some physical difficulties, I have trouble cycling the action on my Gen 4 Glock 17.
Brass Stacker has created a slide pull assist which helps tremendously. This video is a review of that product.
The Walking Dead Zombie Apocalypse Self Defense Weapon
As a zombie fan, and a fan of The Walking Dead series on AMC, I wanted to do a kind of fun piece on zombie self defense. In a recent episode of the show, two of the main characters discussed the use of knives instead of firearms to fight off the zombie horde. In this [...]
As a zombie fan, and a fan of The Walking Dead series on AMC, I wanted to do a kind of fun piece on zombie self defense. In a recent episode of the show, two of the main characters discussed the use of knives instead of firearms to fight off the zombie horde.
In this video I talk about my choice for a SHTF tool (providing I could choose just one). You have to watch the video to see what I would choose.
Of course, this is just my opinion, but I think the mental exercise is useful in analyzing the characteristics of various implements.
Naturally firearms are a great choice for a number of reasons – they are powerful lethal weapons that can strike at a distance. However, they require ammo and are prone to failing if not kept clean and well maintained.
Therefore, I would choose a melee weapon, one that was easy to carry and use and not prone to failure. I would choose a proven tool that was combat effective. A plus would be if it had utility value as well.
Guns for Self Defense – The Pros and Cons
Guns are a powerful tool for self defense. However, many gun-centric people think that once you get a gun that’s all you need to defend yourself from violent crime. The following video examines some of the advantages and disadvantages of owning and relying on a firearm for personal and home defense. Some important considerations include: [...]
Guns are a powerful tool for self defense. However, many gun-centric people think that once you get a gun that’s all you need to defend yourself from violent crime.
The following video examines some of the advantages and disadvantages of owning and relying on a firearm for personal and home defense.
Some important considerations include:
- Legal and carry concerns
- Use of deadly vs non-deadly force
- Practicality
- Accessing the gun



