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Paul Markel

Paul G. Markel has been a United States Marine, Small Arms & Tactics Instructor, Police Officer, and Medical Trainer for some thirty years. Mr. Markel has trained thousands of military and law enforcement personnel, as well as citizens nationwide, in the use of arms. He is the founder and host of the [Student of the Gun] radio and television show and the author of dozens of books.

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Review: Century Arms Ap5 Sd “enhanced” Pistol
Firearms

REVIEW: Century Arms AP5-SD “Enhanced” Pistol

The new Century Arms AP5-SD is a “Cold War cool” clone of H&K’s iconic MP5SD. But could our evaluator leave well enough …

Review: Canik Mete Sfx Loadout Package
Firearms

REVIEW: Canik METE SFX Loadout Package

Canik’s METE SFX Loadout Package combines a military-grade, tried-and-tested 9mm semi-auto with a robust support system that…

No Nonsense Kit For Personal Defense: Part 2
Gear

No-Nonsense Kit for Personal Defense: Part 2

Last time we covered the always-carry gear you need whenever you walk out the door. Now, we examine the next level personal …

Building No Nonsense Kits For Personal Defense: Part 1
Gear

Building No-Nonsense Kits for Personal Defense: Part 1

If you are serious about protecting yourself and your family, it’s time we got down to the nitty gritty of the hardware invo…

Serious Considerations For Compact Revolver Carry
Firearms

Serious Considerations for Compact Revolver Carry

Compact revolvers may seem like a reasonable solution for deep concealed carry and simplified handling, but are they? Here a…

Picking An Apocalypse Rifle: Century Arms Bft 556
Firearms

Picking an Apocalypse Rifle: Century Arms BFT 556

With its blend of 5.56 NATO chambering and sledgehammer-tough AK construction, is there a better candidate for the worst of …

Preparing To Deal With Terrorism
DIY

Preparing to Deal with Terrorism

Advice from a professional bodyguard to survive in this time of terrorism by Paul G. Markel First of all, didn’t the taxpaye…

Tested: Mac 5k Pdw
Firearms

TESTED: MAC-5K PDW

Military Armament Corporation’s MAC-5K pistol is a solid 9mm personal defense weapon true in design and function to th…

Occam Ods 1775: The Cadillac Of Aks
Firearms

Occam ODS-1775: the Cadillac of AKs

While known for their brutish manners in original factory form, AKs blessed with modernized components and ingenious innovat…

Home Defense Shotgun: A Tactical Sledgehammer
Firearms

Home Defense Shotgun: A Tactical Sledgehammer

Busting myths and serving up helpful tips for home defense shotgun beginners (and for those who already think they have it a…

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