Armed Lifestyle - Issue 2 - June 2022
Welcome to Issue 2 of The Armed Lifestyle! The AL team are REALLY getting into the groove to bring you, our fellow shooters, all the opinions and facts that we already know you love from your kind responses to Issue #1! We kick off this time with some awesome reviews by Trampas of the Ruger LCP MAX, a Less Than Lethal defense option from PepperBall, the Stoner-designed US Survival Rifle from Henry Repeating Arms, plus Jamie gets "hands on" with the TISAS 9mm. In addition, we've got our unique take on a super pack from Duluth in the form of "The Wanderer", a review of the LOKSAK Shieldsak and an in-depth look at the "Commander" folder from Emerson Knives! Jamie continues her look at "The New Shooter Perspective" and then Amy gets into discussing Realtor Safety and lands a super interview with one of the industry’s top instructors and founder of "Meet the Pressers", Klint Macro. Dan looks at the medical and psychological implications of working and shooting in hot weather, Charlie teams up with “Gun for Hire Radio” Host Anthony Colandro, Self Defense legend John Petrolino shares his thoughts on the Tactical Pen, and Rob again shares his vast knowledge as an internationally known firearms trainer to help readers decide how to choose the right course to fit their training needs! Then to wrap things up, Trampas gets into one of his favourite topics, that of "The Lost Art of Gunsmithing". So with even more gear reviews and articles to put you, the shooter who lives and breathes "The Armed Lifestyle" firmly in control, we hope that you'll dive on in and enjoy Issue 2!
Welcome to Issue 2 of The Armed Lifestyle! The AL team are REALLY getting into the groove to bring you, our fellow shooters, all the opinions and facts that we already know you love from your kind responses to Issue #1!
We kick off this time with some awesome reviews by Trampas of the Ruger LCP MAX, a Less Than Lethal defense option from PepperBall, the Stoner-designed US Survival Rifle from Henry Repeating Arms, plus Jamie gets "hands on" with the TISAS 9mm. In addition, we've got our unique take on a super pack from Duluth in the form of "The Wanderer", a review of the LOKSAK Shieldsak and an in-depth look at the "Commander" folder from Emerson Knives!
Jamie continues her look at "The New Shooter Perspective" and then Amy gets into discussing Realtor Safety and lands a super interview with one of the industry’s top instructors and founder of "Meet the Pressers", Klint Macro. Dan looks at the medical and psychological implications of working and shooting in hot weather, Charlie teams up with “Gun for Hire Radio” Host Anthony Colandro, Self Defense legend John Petrolino shares his thoughts on the Tactical Pen, and Rob again shares his vast knowledge as an internationally known firearms trainer to help readers decide how to choose the right course to fit their training needs!
Then to wrap things up, Trampas gets into one of his favourite topics, that of "The Lost Art of Gunsmithing".
So with even more gear reviews and articles to put you, the shooter who lives and breathes "The Armed Lifestyle" firmly in control, we hope that you'll dive on in and enjoy Issue 2!
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CONTENTS<br />
JUNE <strong>2022</strong><br />
<strong>Issue</strong> 2<br />
WE ARE OFF...<br />
Page 4 - Realtor Safety - Amy Lucas explores the dangerous world of Real Estate to lead off issue #2. In<br />
her article, Amy takes a look at an excellent case study to discuss why proper training and trusting your<br />
intuition are so important.<br />
Page 6 - New Shooter Perspective Part 2 - Jamie Headley continues her journey into the world of shooting.<br />
In this issue, Jamie tackles the AR platform and discovers how to get started in training with her new rifle.<br />
Page 10 - Editor’s Notes: Marching Forward – <strong>Armed</strong> <strong>Lifestyle</strong> Magazine Editor, Trampas Swanson shares his<br />
thoughts on the magazine’s recent launch, reader feedback and where our publication goes from here.<br />
Page 12 - Instructor Spotlight: Klint Macro – Amy Lucas discusses one of the industry’s top instructors and<br />
founder of Meet the Pressers, Klint Macro. In this article, you’ll learn about National Train a Teacher Day and<br />
how you could participate.<br />
Page 16 - PepperBall Less Than Lethal – Trampas explores the world of Less Than Lethal with a pair of payload<br />
delivery devices from PepperBall. Learn more about the pros and cons of the company’s newest industry offerings.<br />
Page 20 - LOKSAK Shieldsak – In this digital age of cyber-attack, all of our most vital information is<br />
vulnerable to hackers. Discover how to make your digital devices disappear from “The Grid” with LOKSAK<br />
products such as the Shieldsak.<br />
Page 22 - Fix-It Sticks – Compact, versatile tools for the range and on the go.<br />
Page 25 - Writing Shotgun with Charlie featuring Anthony Colandro – Multi-talented staff writer, Charlie<br />
Cook teams up with “Gun for Hire Radio” Host Anthony Colandro to discuss everything from revolvers to Tactical<br />
Pens. Readers will enjoy the chemistry between these two charismatic gentlemen that shines through this<br />
article like your favorite 1980’s “Buddy Cop”movie.<br />
Page 28 - TSA Taking Notes – <strong>Armed</strong> <strong>Lifestyle</strong> Magazine is joined by Self Defense legend, John Petrolino as he shares<br />
his thoughts on the Tactical Pen. Learn about the trials and tribulations of legally carrying on commercial flights.<br />
Page 30 – Ruger LCP Max – The days of heavy, under powered pocket pistols are out and the industry has<br />
been rapidly ushering in higher capacity, polymer options. Terril J. Hubert discusses Ruger’s latest submission<br />
into the Pocket Pistol game with the LCP Max.<br />
Page 34 – Art of Gunsmithing – One of the truly underrated aspects of our industry is lost Art of<br />
Gunsmithing. AL Magazine sits down to discuss the decrease in certified gunsmiths in the country and<br />
the state of our firearms industry a true gunsmith legend, celebrity gunsmith and a true rising start in the<br />
gunsmith trade.<br />
Page 38 – Henry Survival Rifle – Originally designed by Eugene Stoner in the 1950’s for the US military, the<br />
AR7 design still lives on with the US Survival Rifle from Henry Repeating Arms for the civilian market. Learn<br />
more in this full report.<br />
Page 42 - Hot Blooded: Heat Risks – Summer’s on its way and our resident paramedic, Dan Tonto<br />
discusses the most underestimated danger we face when working, training and playing in the great<br />
outdoors. Dan lists how heat can affect us all in a myriad of ways from sun burn to possible death and the<br />
best recommended ways to seek immediate treatment for each.<br />
Page 45 - Tisas Review - Jamie Headley gives the Tisas PX9 9mm a whirl. Follow Jamie as she discusses<br />
the specifications and first impressions from her initial test and evaluation time.<br />
Page 46 - Duluth Pack Wanderer – Quality gear can mean the difference between life or death. Trampas<br />
teams up with old friend and fellow writer, Jared Peltz to discuss their favorite “Old School” backpack called<br />
the Wanderer from Duluth Pack. Learn why this company that dates back to the time of covered wagons and<br />
Post Civil War Reconstruction era is still in vogue with outdoor adventurers worldwide.<br />
Page 50 - Emerson Knives: Commander – Anyone who is a fan of the hit TV show, “NCIS” will fully<br />
appreciate “Gibbs Rule #9, Always Carry a Good Knife”. This is truly a rule to live by professionally and<br />
in everyday life. In this issue, Trampas reviews the Commander, a folding knife from one of the iconic<br />
companies within the industry, Emerson Knives.<br />
Page 55 - The Last Word with Rob Pincus: How to Choose a Training Class – Rob shares his vast knowledge<br />
as an internationally known firearms trainer to help readers decide how to choose the right course to fit their<br />
training needs. Don’t waste your valuable time and resources with some gun show camo clad clown. Finish<br />
this issue strong with Rob recommendations and points to ponder before joining us again for our next issue!<br />
Page 57 - 6mm Training – Our resident 6mm Airsoft expert, Bill Thomas, editor of the international publication,<br />
Airsoft Action, is back to explain why this platform can be such an important aspect of real-world firearms training.<br />
Editor: Trampas Swanson<br />
Graphic Design: Baz Thakur/<br />
Deadshot Design<br />
Publisher: Calibre Publishing<br />
Cover pic: SMG<br />
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