John Correia Talks Active Self Protection, Training, and More on RSWC 250

RSWC hits a major milestone with episode 250, featuring John Correia of Active Self Protection. The conversation covers his upbringing, Navy service, ministry, martial arts, firearms instruction, and how ASP grew into a major force in self-defense training content.

By Charlie Cook •

POTD: Eject, Survive, Stay Silent - The S&W Model 41

Specialized equipment often reflects very specific mission requirements, and few examples are as niche as the modified Smith & Wesson Model 41 pistols issued for the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird pilot survival kits.

By Eric B •

Benchmade Wildcoast – Cutlery Inspired by The Untamed Pacific Northwest

Benchmade is back with another piece of premium cutlery for the chef who enjoys cooking their catch over a woodfire out at camp with the new Benchmade Wildcoast. This is a rugged new chef knife that was inspired by the untamed beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The 6.83 in blade of the Wildcoast is...

By Eugene L. •

What’s a Roach Belly?

In this article, Randall Wilson reviews the Cold Steel Roach Belly knife. Odd name notwithstanding, the knife proved to be an excellent choice at a great price. The knife is personally owned by the author and is from his collection. Born in the late 1800s, my grandad was a sea captain. What gear ...

By Randall Wilson •

Hellcat-Exclusive Viridian RFX11 Green Dot Review

In this Viridian RFX11 review, author Dan Abraham evaluates the usefulness of a green dot optic on a handgun. Green dots may be more visible in bright light than red dots. But, does that actually play out on the range? The RFX11 was provided to the author by the company for the purposes of this R...

By Dan Abraham •

SCOTUS Once Again Punts On Duncan v. Bonta

The case sits in limbo at the U.S. Supreme Court, repeatedly relisted for conference without a decision on whether to grant review.

By John Crump •

Coalcracker 10 10 Dutchware Tarp

The Coalcracker 10x10 Dutchware Tarp delivers 100 square feet of lightweight, weather-resistant backcountry shelter in just 18 ounces. Crafted from premium Xenon Sil 1.1 fabric with versatile tie-out configurations, it's the ideal tarp for hammock camping, bushcraft, and ultralight adventures.

RSWC: Nolan Howard of 617 Defense

It took a while before I was able to have Nolan Howard on the show. In the meantime, he had stories about him and 617 Defense in the Boston Globe, and he was on Bearing Arms’ Cam & Co. a few times.

By Charlie Cook •
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