WPS FIELD GUIDE

Should Tactical Lights Be Handheld or Gun-Mounted?

There’s no question that a high-lumen and versatile light should be in every defender’s toolkit. About 80 percent of violent encounters happen during hours...

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Why You Should Open Carry

I (John Lovell) have adjusted my thinking about open carry. While I haven't yet embraced it for myself, I've come to believe that when...

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John Lovell's EDC for 2023 (recently updated)

Tweaking and refining your Everyday Carry is a wise exercise on occasion as skills and needs change, technologies improve, and circumstances require up- or...

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Get Started Now with Concealed Carry

If you’re thinking about or just getting started with carrying a concealed firearm, learn step-by-step how to begin and what to avoid from John...

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Quick Tip: Get Your EDC Pistol Mission Ready

After a day on the range or other application, here's how you ensure your EDC is ready for duty. Whatever your mission context is,...

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John's Newest EDC Subcompact: The War Poet CR920

John's Newest EDC Subcompact: The War Poet CR920 John went to the range with our new War Poet CR920, a 9mm subcompact pistol from...

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The 1911 Pistol Pros and Cons

The famous 1911 pistol was the U.S. military's standard issue pistol for more than 70 years and across four wars (both World Wars, Korea...

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The Common Sense Way to Choose Your Weapons and Gear

Chest Rig vs Plate Carrier vs Range Belt? It all depends. How you carry your gear and ammo, and which gear and ammo to...

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Simplicity Meets Elegance with the Nero Knife

The Nero is a sleek and slim liner lock folding knife and the latest addition to the Warrior Poet Blade Shop. Straight to the Point....

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The Warrior Poet Society Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Find the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift (That’s Also For You). Let’s face it. Without our mothers we wouldn’t be here. At all. Because of...

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3 Reasons You Should NOT Upgrade Your Gun's Trigger

When it comes to shooting speed and accuracy, everyone wants a competitive edge. The question though is whether upgrading your pistol with a custom...

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The Best Bang for Your Buck Combat Loadout

Maybe you're not kicking in doors with the 2nd Ranger Battalion or deploying to combat, but you still want to have a decent tactical...

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