Social Attitude Quiz 26 Aug 2013 | 06:24 pm

One of my friends from Ars Technica linked to an online quiz that helps to determine where your beliefs put you on a political spectrum. The Social Attitude Test is just under 50 questions. Responses...

Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Trigger Drop Safety Recall Notice 23 Aug 2013 | 06:17 pm

The popular Smith & Wesson M&P Shield handgun may suffer from a manufacturer’s defect. Some of the pistols have a defective trigger safety that may allow the pistol to discharge if dropped. Smith and ...

Anticipating Lane Incursions 22 Aug 2013 | 04:00 pm

One of the nice things about my new job is I’m back on my motorcycle. It wasn’t feasible to ride downtown and park in all of that nonsense, and working in a different part of the area makes riding pos...

Samsung Galaxy Qi Wireless Charging Pad Review 21 Aug 2013 | 04:00 pm

The 2013 version of the Nexus 7 (Nexus 7.2) Android tablet has many advantages over its predecessor. It’s thinner, more powerful, has longer battery life, etc. One thing I’ve come to love about it is...

Firearms Tips and Techniques for Beginners: Trigger Control 20 Aug 2013 | 04:00 pm

This episode of Firearms Tips and Techniques for Beginners discusses basic trigger control. This video features a WASR AK-47 style rifle in 7.62x39mm, but the basics apply to every firearm, from pisto...

Happy Birthday, Rosie! 2013 17 Aug 2013 | 04:00 pm

AmazonBasics Wall Charger with USB Outlet (2.1 Amp Output) Review 16 Aug 2013 | 07:11 am

My 2013 Nexus 7 tablet has wireless charging (Qi), and I was anxious to try it out. The micro USB port of Sedagive?’s Galaxy Nexus phone has started to deteriorate from use, and my original Android ph...

Blade-Tech S&W M&P Shield KLIPT and Nano Holster Comparison 14 Aug 2013 | 05:43 pm

We’ve owned Smith & Wesson Shield handguns for about two months. The ultra compact single stack 9mm pistol is easier to conceal than our usual Glock 19s. The problem has been finding good holsters fo...

Everything is Epic on a Motorcycle 12 Aug 2013 | 11:41 pm

I used to ride my motorcycle everywhere. I didn’t own a car for the last year and a half I lived in Virginia, and before that I hardly drove my MazdaSpeed 3. Since moving to Minnesota my riding has de...

All-Ett Black Nylon Inside ID Billfold Wallet Review 10 Aug 2013 | 07:57 am

I’d burned through another leather wallet again. The edges were worn, and the credit and ID cards within had established deep wear patterns in the leather. The stitching was coming loose, and it looke...