The Armed Lutheran

Grand Power P1 Mk7 Review

The Armed Lutheran — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:00:26 +0000

While the name Grand Power may be new to you but these Slovak-made guns have been in the US for several years under a different brand. The larger K100 was previously imported by STI International in 2008 and re-branded the STI GP-6. The K100 had earned a reputation in IPSC competitions in Europe and STI [...]

The post Grand Power P1 Mk7 Review appeared first on The Armed Lutheran.

GunVault Microvault MV500 Review

The Armed Lutheran — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:59:49 +0000

For staging guns in your home safely and securely, the Microvault MV500 from GunVault is compact, economical, secure, and — best of all — allows quick access when you need it. The shell of the MV500 is 20-gauge steel with soft foam on the inside to protect your firearm. The interior dimensions are 2″x6.5″x10.75″, large [...]

The post GunVault Microvault MV500 Review appeared first on The Armed Lutheran.

KYDEX Dreams: Cane & Derby Industries

The Armed Lutheran — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:39:24 +0000

There are literally dozens of companies and individuals who make and sell custom KYDEX holsters for firearms and accessories. Do a Google search for “custom KYDEX” or “KYDEX holster” and you will find over 850,000 results. With the growing interest in concealed carry, custom KYDEX has become a cottage industry. I decided to write a [...]

The post KYDEX Dreams: Cane & Derby Industries appeared first on The Armed Lutheran.

Review: Make Ready with Michael Bane Concealed Carry

The Armed Lutheran — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:18:33 +0000

In this video from Panteo Productions, Michael Bane walks you through the ins and outs of concealed carry, from choosing a concealed carry system, where to carry a gun, clothing, options, and accessories. It’s an excellent introduction for those new to concealed carry or those who are considering getting a permit. Michael Bane’s trademark, conversational [...]

The post Review: Make Ready with Michael Bane Concealed Carry appeared first on The Armed Lutheran.

I’m Batman

The Armed Lutheran — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:28:58 +0000

I got an email message last week with the subject “Who Are You?” Expecting to read a Nigerian email scam or promotion for the latest self-help video, I proceeded with caution. The author admitted that he had no luck finding out my name and contact info, including phone number. “Please Advise,” he requested. Being the [...]

The post I’m Batman appeared first on The Armed Lutheran.

Citizens and Subjects

The Armed Lutheran — Sun, 26 May 2013 06:37:42 +0000

The brutal near beheading of a British soldier by Islamic savages in the streets of London brought more than a few comments from gun rights activists, myself included. After extending my condolences to the family of Lee Rigby, I tweeted the obvious point: “Good thing nobody had a gun, somebody might have been hurt.” Gun [...]

The post Citizens and Subjects appeared first on The Armed Lutheran.

Guns, Christianity and the need for Practice

The Armed Lutheran — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:19:20 +0000

I took a friend from church to the range recently and, having never fired a pistol in his life, he had a hard time. The grip seemed unnatural to him, he flinched in anticipation of recoil, he struggled with trigger control and sight picture. By the end of the session we found him a gun [...]

The post Guns, Christianity and the need for Practice appeared first on The Armed Lutheran.

Of Gun Free Zones and Grocery Stores

The Armed Lutheran — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:50:06 +0000

Thanks to the Gun Free School Zones act of 1990, 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(25), you cannot carry a concealed firearm within 1000 feet of school grounds. If you are a parent you may have the responsibility of taking your children to and from school, you must break the law or go unarmed. And if you [...]

The post Of Gun Free Zones and Grocery Stores appeared first on The Armed Lutheran.

Rob Pincus, Anti-Gunners, and Irrational Fear

The Armed Lutheran — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:00:42 +0000

In a seminar titled “Home Defense Concepts” held at the NRA Annual Meetings in Houston last weekend, trainer Rob Pincus discussed various defensive strategies. During his talk he asked the audience “How about putting a quick-access safe in your kid’s room? How about putting a gun in a safe in your kid’s room? Good idea [...]

The post Rob Pincus, Anti-Gunners, and Irrational Fear appeared first on The Armed Lutheran.

Zero Tolerance Means Zero Common Sense

The Armed Lutheran — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:12:14 +0000

The latest and greatest from the world of public education comes from Suffolk, Virginia, where a second grader has been suspended for pointing an assault pencil at a classmate and making “gun noises.” “A pencil is a weapon when it is pointed at someone in a threatening way and gun noises are made,” said Bethanne [...]

The post Zero Tolerance Means Zero Common Sense appeared first on The Armed Lutheran.

Soccer and Self-Defense

The Armed Lutheran — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:29:34 +0000

Critics of “Stand Your Ground” laws point to tragic examples like the Trayvon Martin shooting where an armed citizen shoots another who is unarmed. They claim that the disparity of force is unjustified. How can you justify using deadly force with a firearm or other weapon against someone who is unarmed? These critics disregard the [...]

The post Soccer and Self-Defense appeared first on The Armed Lutheran.

North American Arms Guardian 380 Review

The Armed Lutheran — Sun, 05 May 2013 16:00:19 +0000

I am a fan of small guns. They are generally fun, uncomplicated, and easy to conceal. Throw them in a pocket for a quick trip to the store or when your wardrobe doesn’t support carrying a bigger pistol. The Kel-Tec P32 and P3AT, Ruger LCP, Diamondback DB380 are perfect examples. Those designs rely heavily on [...]

The post North American Arms Guardian 380 Review appeared first on The Armed Lutheran.

Beretta Unveils New Pico Pocket Pistol

The Armed Lutheran — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:32:54 +0000

Beretta USA unveiled a new pistol at the NRA Annual Meetings in Houston today. The new Pico is a pocket-sized pistol in .380 ACP, based on Beretta’s experience with the 9mm Nano. The Nano was designed with CCW in mind, and the Pico takes the same concept and applies them to a pocket-sized platform. The [...]

The post Beretta Unveils New Pico Pocket Pistol appeared first on The Armed Lutheran.

GunsAmerica Gets it Wrong on Internet Tax

The Armed Lutheran — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:11:13 +0000

On April 23, GunsAmerica posted an article in support of the so-called “Marketplace Fairness Act” titled “GunsAmerica Supports Interstate Tax Bill – 20 Points to Protect 2nd Amendment Freedom.” While they claim their support is based on support for the Second Amendment, I find it hard to figure out how. The article lays out 20 [...]

The post GunsAmerica Gets it Wrong on Internet Tax appeared first on The Armed Lutheran.

SOG Flash II Review

The Armed Lutheran — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:20:02 +0000

I’ve had numerous pocket knives and swiss-army type knives over the years, going back to my childhood when my late uncle gave me my first Buck knife. My first EDC knife was the SOG Flash II, model FSA98-CP. The FSA98-CP comes with a partially serrated, stainless steel blade and glass-reinforced nylon handle. The design of [...]

The post SOG Flash II Review appeared first on The Armed Lutheran.