Remington Arms released their RM380 compact .380 ACP pistol last year around the NRA Annual Meetings in April. There were some positive and some less than excited reviews. Though a new pistol for Remington, some have claimed that this offering is simply a remake or rebranding of the This year at SHOT Show Remington had the RM380 on full display with a few accessory options … [Read more...]
SCCY CPX-3 New .380 CCW Pistol
SCCY Industries is no longer a newcomer, however their accomplishments since beginning in 1998 have been noteworthy. Starting with the CPX-1, and CPX-2 models in 9mm, with all the colors and barrel finishes, SCCY has just announced the introduction of their CPX-3 in .380 caliber. This new pistol may be a bit late to the .380 pocket pistol craze of 4-5 years ago, but there are … [Read more...]
Crossbreed Freedom Carry Holster
CrossBreed Holsters has acquired serious accolades for their extremely functional and comfortable holsters. In just 10 years the upstart company has gone from one man's simple desire for a functional holster to one of the holster industry's most reputable companies. CrossBreed Holsters has just announced their Freedom Carry Holster just in time for the holidays. I recently … [Read more...]
Wilson Combat “Compact Carry” 9mm
Wilson Combat has just announced the release of their "Compact Carry" CQB 9mm pistol. Based upon the time-honored 1911 design, the Compact Carry was specifically designed to meet the exacting height and weight requirements for the Compact Carry Pistol (CCP) division of IDPA. The Wilson Combat Compact Carry meets that goal, and more. This is a serious pistol for serious … [Read more...]
Remington RM380 Micro Pistol
Remington Arms announced the release of its new Model RM380: an all-metal, semi-auto micro pistol. Specifically designed for concealed carry purposes, the Remington RM380 has potential as an on-duty back-up gun or a nicely compact off-duty gun. Though a bit late to the .380 caliber craze of 5-6 years ago, the RM380 still comes with some admirable features that can make the … [Read more...]
Umpqua Active Shooter – The Lessons!
On October 2, 2015 a deranged gunman entered Umpqua Community College in the southwestern Oregon city of Roseburg, went into at least two classrooms, and began systematically shooting a professor, and students who identified themselves as Christians or failed to identify their religion at all. The murders on the Umpqua Community College campus are another tragedy … [Read more...]
Safariland GLS Pro-Fit Holster Review
At the 2015 SHOT Show Safariland introduced the GLS Pro-Fit Holster. This holster is designed by famed Safariland holster designer, Bill Rodgers, and is an amazing advancement in polymer nylon holster designs. The GLS Pro-Fit holster will likely set the standard by which all polymer holsters will be gauged in the future. Richard and I had the opportunity to attend an … [Read more...]
The Glock 43 Single Stack 9mm Has Arrived!
Preparing for SHOT Show this year a wealth of media releases about new products, and upgrades were released. Conspicuously missing was an announcement from Glock about the handgun everyone has been seeking for a long time. Well, the BlueSheepDog Crew can finally share with our readers that Glock has produced that long-awaited pistol - the single stack, compact Glock 43 in … [Read more...]
The Open Carry Dilemma – Part II
AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is part 2 of a 2-part series on the increasingly difficult phenomenon of open carry by law-abiding citizens. In Part I the laws and actions of lawful gun owners in general opened the discussion into a hotly debated arena of gun ownership today. Part II will look at the legal responsibilities of law enforcement, and provide suggestions to law … [Read more...]
In The Gravest Extreme by Massad Ayoob
In the Gravest Extreme by Massad Ayoob was a phenomenal book written by police training expert Massad Ayoob. Although the book is now out of print, the tome still holds many valuable lessons. Ayoob wrote this book as an introduction to the defensive use of firearms way back in 1980. Ayoob discusses the legal implications and practical aspects of owning and using a firearm … [Read more...]