Jim Davis

Jim Davis served in the PA Dept. of Corrections for 16 ½ years as a corrections officer in the State Correctional Institute at Graterford and later at SCI Phoenix. He served on the Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT), several of those years as a sniper, and also the Fire Emergency Response Team (FERT). For 25 years, he was a professional instructor, teaching topics including Defensive Tactics, Riot Control and Tactical Operations, Immediate Responder, and cognitive programs as an adjunct instructor at the DOC Training Academy. He was then promoted to the title of corrections counselor, where he ran a caseload and facilitated cognitive therapy classes to inmates. His total service time was close to 29 years. He was involved in many violent encounters on duty, including incidents of fatalities.

Glock 43x thin grip, long enough for comfort

Guns

The Glock 43X: Perfect Efficiency

September 19, 2020 Jim Davis 0 Comments Glock 43, Glock 43x, Top 4 Featured Articles

Should you run out and trade your 43 on a 43X? I did. That doesn’t mean you have to, though. The Glock 43X is and will remain, my choice of the two.

Pitbull Tactical Universal Magazine Carriers easily accommodate double stack mags from the Sig P228.

Gear

Pitbull Tactical Universal Mag Carrier

September 3, 2020September 2, 2020 Jim Davis 0 Comments Range gear

Pitbull Tactical Universal Mag Carriers are extremely light, weighing next to nothing. Designed to accommodate single and double stack magazines from 9mm to .45 ACP, they perform as advertised. I will be using these for a long time to come.

Gear

Olight Flashlights Review: S14 & S24 Baton

August 12, 2020August 9, 2020 Jim Davis 16 Comments All the Lumens, Top 4 Featured Articles, Weapon Light

People are depending on these pieces of gear with their lives, and to me, that seems to be a disservice to those buying these products. I absolutely would not trust my life to one of these lights, there are far better products out there to choose from. Caveat Emptor.

The CRKT Kangee Woods tomahawk is utilitarian and a terrifying CQB weapon.

Knives

CRKT Woods Kangee T-Hawk

August 10, 2020August 11, 2020 Jim Davis 1 Comment CRKT, Monday Night Knife Fights, Top 4 Featured Articles

This tomahawk would be the perfect addition to a backpack for a trip into the woods. It’s a tool that will provide shelter and wood for a fire, as well as protection. One strike from a CRKT Kangee Woods T-Hawk would be devastating. I can’t think of a scarier close-quarters edged weapon.

Ruger American Predator firing position on backpack with rifle data book.

Guns

Ruger American Predator: all about the rifle

July 23, 2020August 11, 2020 Jim Davis 2 Comments Ruger, Top 4 Featured Articles, Vortex Optics

For the shooter who is looking for a long-range rifle and bullet combination that will not break the bank, the Ruger American Predator rifle will be just about impossible to beat. It will allow a shooter to comfortably engage targets at extended ranges using a tried and true, reliable action. Ruger is as American as apple pie, and their customer service is legendary for taking care of customers.

Emerson Commander - swedge at top for penetrating stabs.

Knives

MNKF: The Emerson Commander

July 20, 2020July 16, 2020 Jim Davis 0 Comments Emerson Knives, Monday Night Knife Fights, Top 4 Featured Articles

The Commander is an efficient, effective, cutting tool in a light, reasonably compact package that is trusted by professionals around the world. Emerson’s motto, “Famous in the worst places” is not just words, but an idea that people stake their lives on.

Emerson Police Utility Knife and sheath.

Knives

MNKF | The Emerson Police Utility Knife (PUK)

July 13, 2020July 21, 2020 Jim Davis 0 Comments Emerson Knives, Monday Night Knife Fights

This small knife is versatile and useful for a wide audience. Its uses are endless, including sharpening tent stakes, opening packages, prying open car doors, and whatever else a user can dream up. The sky is the limit here.

The front view of a prison cell block with 400 cells.

Op-Eds

Welcome To Prison!

July 11, 2020July 13, 2020 Jim Davis 5 Comments Top 4 Featured Articles

For those who believe going to prison is better than being dead, let me introduce you to the prison system. For nearly 29 years, I worked in a state correctional system. But I’ll tell you what… If you can get away without using any physical force, do that. In no way, shape, or form do you want to go to prison. It’s worse than you can possibly imagine.

Knives

MNKF: The Strider Knives SnG Folder

June 22, 2020July 21, 2020 Jim Davis 1 Comment Monday Night Knife Fights

The Strider Knives SnG folder is a well-built, stout folding knife. In fact, it’s a smaller version of the SMF that was issued to the US Marines SOCOM.

Learnin'

JTT: If You Ever Wondered How To Paint a Rifle, Read This

June 16, 2020July 21, 2020 Jim Davis 2 Comments Just the Tip, rifles

Have you ever wondered how to paint a rifle for better camo, to avoid heat absorption, or to add personalization? Here’s a step-by-step from choosing rifle paint to adding patterns.

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