Pat McNamara

Why do you carry? In my opinion, “for personal protection” isn’t an adequate answer. I don’t carry for me. I...

The bug out bag is an interesting topic. I carry a zeroed AR (locked, not loaded) in my trunk. I...

As part of range training, we usually conduct a range safety briefing. We all know that there are four rules...

Anyone who has a footprint on social media has probably been on the receiving end of either an attack or...

Telling a guy how to work out is like telling him how to work the barbeque pit in his backyard. Most...

As responsible gun handlers, it is upon us to ensure that we are our own first responders. If you are...

Look where you want to go. Don’t look where you don’t want to go. Whether it’s a date with someone...

It is hard to shoot a moving target. Being mobile is a natural defense mechanism that is built into our...

“Train like you fight” is an overused and misunderstood axiom. I hear its misuse frequently. Does it mean that we...

If you don’t follow Ballistic contributor Pat McNamara on Instagram (@TmacsInc), well, for starters, you’re an idiot. It also means...