WPS FIELD GUIDE

Can You Make the Hard Decision?

One of the most common concerns among those new to carrying a firearm is simple but weighty question: Could I actually take a life...

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Beyond the Gun: Developing the Skills and Mindset Every Concealed Carrier Needs

If you carry a firearm—or ever plan to—you need to understand something vital: simply owning a gun doesn’t make you safe, ready, or capable....

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The Secret to a Faster Draw

If you’re a new shooter, or even someone with a few reps under your belt, there’s a strong chance you’re chasing speed too early....

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John's 2025 EDC Update

Now that we're a few months into the new year, it’s time for another EDC update.  Backpacks, firearms, knives, flashlights, medical, and everything you need...

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Building the Best War Belt

One thing that we constantly see in this community is innovation.  Firearms have come a long way since the Musket, and the same is true...

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Is Appendix Carry Dangerous? Expert Guide to Carrying at the Front

I (John Lovell) have never shot myself in the leg or elsewhere and this is after the many years of concealed carrying pistols just...

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Build a Simple, Do-Anywhere Dry Fire Routine

When I (John Lovell) think about dry fire drills, I think about the Romans and Spartans and how they would train constantly, pushing themselves...

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The Pros and Cons of Off-Body Carry

If you’ve found yourself caught in the middle of the age-old debate of appendix carry or whether to keep your pistol in your man...

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2024 Safety Tips for Summer Travel Part 1

I thought this might be a good time, with summer travel coming soon, to talk about things to consider when you’re traveling internationally. In...

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Appendix Carry for Husky Fellas

There’s a lot I don’t know about being rotund while appendix carrying a gun, but my friend Jake from the Evolving Daily YouTube channel...

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Pistol Compensators: Worth the Cost or Waste of Money?

A quality pistol compensator can make you a better shot through recoil management and getting you back on target more quickly. But is now...

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3 Reasons Everyone Should Own a .22 Handgun

This often-underrated and underappreciated round is usually relegated to the status of plinking and barn varmints, but I (John Lovell) pretty much don’t go anywhere...

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