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SHOT Show 2015 Coverage
FYI. Reliable SHOT Show 2015 related product releases. RomeoTangoBravo Jerking the Trigger

Extreme Close Quarters Concepts 2014, Re: Reflecting on Progress
Derek discusses his force-on-force training progress and reaffirms his greatest weakness is not in physical or firearms training, but verbal acumen.

Glock 42 – Preliminary thoughts
3rd quarter 2013, I was anticipating a single stack 9mm from GLOCK. Imagine my disappointment when a retailer went live with their G42 accessories in December and leaked that it was a .380 ACP before GLOCK formally announced the release. GLOCK is a couple years behind, but I suppose no one was all that surprised. […]

Dale Fricke’s Joab MagPouch
I’ve dabbled with magazine pouches for the Kahr PM9 and found I like Dale Fricke’s horizontal pouch, Joab. I have it positioned on my left side with the bullet pointed up, at 9-10 o’clock – just behind the iliac crest. Easy to attach on and detach from the belt. I’m also using Fricke’s Jonathan concealment […]

Pot n’ Pan Rack
After shopping on Amazon not looking for what I wanted, I stumbled upon Life Currents’ pot rack. Inspired what the couple did, I set off to Home Depot to make my own to mount under my unfinished cabinets. Instead of the 1 1/2″ malleable iron they used, I opted for the 1/2″ pipe. – 2 […]

Fresh Chicken
Of the sexed Ameraucana chicks I purchased, one was rooster. I had an some idea when its tail feathers were longer than the other and a prominent saddle at 14 weeks, but all doubt was removed when I heard his announcement of the sun’s arrival, and continued the celebration throughout the day. The rooster had to […]

Consider Reassessing your Training Paradigm
I came across an article written by Aaron Cowan at Moderno that really described a shift in my training paradigm three years ago. Cowan writes, “All things considered, the case for a sedentary life or simply practicing the gun and not strengthening the body is not just weak, it’s effectively dead.” It’s particularly intriguing when […]

Building a chicken coop.
Aside stepping away from TPR and maintaining employment, I kept busy working on little projects. Among them was a chicken coop I’ve been meaning to build. After reviewing other plans, I drafted my plan in SketchUp2013 and built it from January through April on the weekends – time permitting. Most of the wood used was […]

Ruger SR22 Pistol Magazine Disconnect Modification
Derek supplements Random Gun’s guide on how to remove the magazine disconnect on a Ruger SR22 pistol.

Garage Door Opener Install
Derek does the smart thing and installs an automatic garage door opener, solo.
This post was authored at another bar, in a different city.
I find it easier to sit down, reflect, and write when on business trips. A few cocktails to wind down seems to help. I like to attribute my professional success to a few things – primarily people. It’s not what you know, but who you know afterall.

This post was written at a hotel bar.
Derek’s inebriated thoughts on social value, with SF edition stalker photos.

Paperman (Video)
Aside from the gorgeous animation, I thought the music and sound were quite effective.