Billy Martin Tactical Shooter Cover September 1998

Accuracy Capabilities of a Modern Sniper System 3

This is the final chapter dealing with the evaluation of L.O.D. Training Associates: a total sniper, equipment, and training system, developed by Mr. Billy...
Firearms Training for Martial Artists

Firearms Training for Martial Artists

In the martial arts world, weapons training helps develop qualities that are both advanced and potent. The practice of extending one's body outward by...
Steven Seagal

Custom Pistols of Steven Seagal

When even a Black Belt isn't enough . . . The Custom Pistols of Steven Seagal Believe it or not, there are still a lot...
Tussey Custom Damacas

He Hath Crafted A Weapon of Knightly Prowess

Terry Tussey at the helm of Tussey Custom, is well known to GUNS readers. His classical styled yet modern and supremely functional pistols have...
The Knife Grip

Reexamining Modern Knife Instruction for Civilians

It is imperative that we reexamine modern knife instruction for civilians and make sure teaching provides practical unarmed skills against a live blade. Many instructors...

Boundary Tips for Knife Attacks

QUICK TIPS CHART I notice that most students do not clearly understand distance when they practice defense against simulated knife attacks and many practitioners of...
Knife Grips

What is the Best Knife Grip for Combat?

“What is the best knife grip for combat?” I get asked that question a lot at seminars. I usually respond by saying “Well, show me...
Teaching Knife Defense

An Instructors Guide to Teaching Knife Defense to Civilians Part Two

Training Inasmuch as anyone with absolutely no experience can be deadly with a knife; training how to use one offensively is the best way to...
Croatian Soldier with Cravat

Croatian Soldiers and the Invention of the Necktie

Old history books share that it was a cravat that became the symbol of a small European nation and its beauty soon won over...
Tussey Custom PistolSmith

A League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Classic Colt 1911

This is the story of one man's lifetime dream - come true. I finally learned the hard lessons of imperfect tries, and lifted the...
Fumio Demura Staves

Full-Contact Weapon Sparring with the Staff

There is now a venue open to martial artists and combatants from around the world. Competing with no restrictions, at full speed and power,...
Teaching Knife Defense

The Discrepancy Between Martial Arts and Increasing Street Violence

There is a stark difference between the perceived effectiveness of martial arts/fight sports, in handling violent encounters and the reality of street violence.

History of the Nunchaku

To explaining the origin of the nunchaku, we must look at different historical paths including ancient history and old stories and tales. With the...

NA MEA KAUA HAWAI’I – The Traditional Hawaiian Weapons of War

Hawaiian weapons were carved out of Koa wood. Clubs were often inlaid with shell or bone for decoration. In some cases like the Hawaiian...
Buy A Sword

How To Buy A Sword Part 1

The number one question you need to decide is, "What do you want the sword for?" Do you want to use it for a...
The Case For Defensive Knife Training

The Case For Defensive Knife Training Part 2

In Part I we discussed the alarming upsurge of knife violence in First World countries — and the necessity for defensive knife training for...