Articles by Paul Whaley

About Paul Whaley

Paul Whaley is a guy with an interest in practical and defensive pistol shooting techniques with an eye for quality gear. He has received training from Holistic Solutions Group, John Johnston of Citizens Defense Research, Darryl Bolke, Cecil Birch, and Chuck Haggard. When not trying to become a better shooter, he can be found enjoying a Resident Evil game or listening to Warren Zevon.

Black Hawk Down – Book Review [2023]

April 18, 2023 Paul Whaley

Black Hawk Down (BHD) is a 1999 book, written by Mark Bowden. Written to be an overview of the events of Operation Gothic Serpent, BHD primarily focuses […]

The 10-8 Drill | Skills and Drills [2023]

April 11, 2023 Paul Whaley

With getting into 1911s in 2023, the path lead me to the gurus. Guys like Bill Wilson, Ken Hackathorn, and Larry Vickers were 1911 gurus […]

SIG M17 Review – A P320 Worth Buying? [2023]

April 6, 2023 Paul Whaley

Back during the COVID craze of 2021, I decided to start a new gun project. I was fascinated by the B&T USW, and the version […]

How Much Does a Wool Poncho Affect Shooting? [AF 2023]

April 1, 2023 Paul Whaley

The cloth poncho is awesome. Generally made of wool, these exist to keep you warm, or to block wind. I got one back in 2015 […]

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The WC Comprehensive Handgun Proficiency Drill [2023]

March 28, 2023 Paul Whaley

I frequently watch the Wilson Combat YouTube channel. The channel is host to a ton of useful information from subject matter experts, and there are […]

Wilson Combat EDC X9 First Impressions [2023]

March 23, 2023 Paul Whaley

2023 is a year of strange gun changes for me. 2022 was strange too, with me returning to Glocks for EDC, and picking up revolver […]

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Kagwerks Extended & Raised Slide Release Review [2023]

March 22, 2023 Paul Whaley

It’s not often that I test gear that aim to actually solve a problem. Many parts try to improve something, but not outright fix a […]

The Devil Drill | Skills and Drills [2023]

March 21, 2023 Paul Whaley

I was browsing Wilson Combat’s YouTube channel one day, and stumbled upon a new drill. Larry Vicker’s “Devil Drill” is a low round count, multi-part […]

My Favorite Western Films As A Gun Enthusiast [2023]

March 9, 2023 Paul Whaley

I love Westerns. I grew up watching them, and have only come to appreciate them more with time. There are plenty of good ones, and […]

The El Presidente Drill | Skills and Drills [2023]

March 2, 2023 Paul Whaley

The El Presidente is a classic drill, one that most people already know. However, I’ve found myself shooting it lately, and wanted to cover it. […]

The (Tiny) Pocket Pistol Roundup of 2023

February 21, 2023 Paul Whaley

In the Spring of 2022, I decided that I wanted to start carrying a pocket gun. While not replacing my primary carry gun, I wanted […]

The Super Test | Skills and Drills [2023]

February 16, 2023 Paul Whaley

The Super Test is a combination of a few drills, into one big drill. I briefly covered the Super Test back in 2018, but I […]

The Importance of Shooting in Bad Weather [2023]

February 9, 2023 Paul Whaley

Sometimes, the weather sucks. Shocker, I know. The weather can certainly impact a lot of the outdoor activities we enjoy, like hiking, driving, or shooting. […]

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The New Rules of War – Book Review [2023]

February 7, 2023 Paul Whaley

A friend of mine recommended me to read The New Rules of War, by author Sean McFate. My friend is a former Marine, and stated that […]

The 9-In-9 Skill Drill | Skills and Drills [2023]

January 26, 2023 Paul Whaley

Since moving to Utah in 2022, I’ve been able to shoot more frequently, and with more freedoms. With this, I’ve been able to experiment with […]