Author: Pat McNamara

Pat Mac discusses the good and bad with appendix carry.

Combat Handguns March/April 2020

Appendix Carry: Pat Mac Debates If It’s the ‘Best’ Carry Option

When performed correctly, a tactical draw stroke, with movement, can be your best defense.

Combat Handguns November/December 2019

Pat McNamara on Dealing With D-Bags and When to Draw Your Weapon

Running a Self-Defense Light, flashlights, Pat McNamara

Combat Handguns July/August 2019

Pat Mac on How to Use a Self-Defense Flashlight With Your Firearm

Combat Handguns May/June 2019

Pat McNamara: 6 Common Myths You Should Avoid When Pistol Training

Combat Handguns March/April 2019

Pat McNamara: Boost Accuracy With Long-Distance Bullseye Drills

Shooting Range Theatrics, Pat McNamara, Gun training

Combat Handguns January/February 2019

VIDEO: Pat McNamara Breaks Down Ridiculous Shooting Range Theatrics

Combat Handguns September/October 2018

Pat Mac Asks 10 Questions to Supercharge Your Everyday Carry Mindset

Being ready to protect yourself requires more than just a gun, as expert Pat McNamara demonstrates with 10 questions to improve your everyday carry mindset.

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Combat Handguns July/August 2018

Pat McNamara Offers 2 Unique Takes on the ‘Bug Out Bag’

The bug out bag takes on a different meaning with Pat McNamara, who discusses his two different variations: his 'I'm coming to get you' bag and his 'I'm coming to...

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Combat Handguns July/August 2018

Press Check: Why Knowing Your Gun’s Condition and Your Own Is Critical

Knowing your gun's condition at all times is crucial to self-defense, which is why Pat McNamara recommends always performing a press check on both your gun and yourself.

Combat Handguns

Pat McNamara: You Need to Get Serious About Your Everyday Carry

Pay no attention to the keyboard rangers—it's time to get serious about your everyday carry kit, says Pat McNamara.

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Glock 48 MOS vs Mossberg MC2c: 9mm Striker-Fired Pistol Shootout

Taurus G3 Pistols: 9mm Platform Updated With New Fixed, Steel Sights

8-Shot Revolver Showdown With S&W, Ruger, and Taurus

POF Minuteman: The 10.5-Inch Barreled 5.56mm NATO Pistol

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Timney Alpha Competition Trigger Now Fits Glock Gen 5 Pistols

Blackhawk Stache: New IWB Holster Redefines Deep Concealment Gear

Hellcat RDP: Springfield Unveils New HEX Wasp Red Dot Atop New Pistol

Bianchi Assent: Safariland’s Newest Concealment Holster Fits 250 Pistols

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WATCH: Retired Chicago Fireman, Concealed Carrier Killed in Carjacking

82-Year-Old Vietnam Vet Beats Armed Intruder to Death With Shotgun Butt

12-Year-Old Boy Grabs Gun, Shoots Intruders Who Shot His Grandmother

WATCH: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle

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WATCH: Retired Chicago Fireman, Concealed Carrier Killed in Carjacking

Hellcat RDP: Springfield Unveils New HEX Wasp Red Dot Atop New Pistol

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Taurus TX 22 Competition: Red Dot Mounts Directly to New Pistol’s Barrel

Author: Pat McNamara

Appendix Carry: Pat Mac Debates If It’s the ‘Best’ Carry Option

Pat McNamara on Dealing With D-Bags and When to Draw Your Weapon

Pat Mac on How to Use a Self-Defense Flashlight With Your Firearm

Pat McNamara: 6 Common Myths You Should Avoid When Pistol Training

Pat McNamara: Boost Accuracy With Long-Distance Bullseye Drills

VIDEO: Pat McNamara Breaks Down Ridiculous Shooting Range Theatrics

Pat Mac Asks 10 Questions to Supercharge Your Everyday Carry Mindset

Pat McNamara Offers 2 Unique Takes on the ‘Bug Out Bag’

Press Check: Why Knowing Your Gun’s Condition and Your Own Is Critical

Pat McNamara: You Need to Get Serious About Your Everyday Carry

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Author: Pat McNamara

Appendix Carry: Pat Mac Debates If It’s the ‘Best’ Carry Option

Pat McNamara on Dealing With D-Bags and When to Draw Your Weapon

Pat Mac on How to Use a Self-Defense Flashlight With Your Firearm

Pat McNamara: 6 Common Myths You Should Avoid When Pistol Training

Pat McNamara: Boost Accuracy With Long-Distance Bullseye Drills

VIDEO: Pat McNamara Breaks Down Ridiculous Shooting Range Theatrics

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Pat Mac Asks 10 Questions to Supercharge Your Everyday Carry Mindset

Pat McNamara Offers 2 Unique Takes on the ‘Bug Out Bag’

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Press Check: Why Knowing Your Gun’s Condition and Your Own Is Critical

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