Ed Head
Ed Head (1949 - 2022) was a regular on Shooting Gallery, Gun Stories and Down Range TV. He worked for almost 30 years in law enforcement, first in the United States Air Force and then with the United States Border Patrol, retiring as a Field Operations Supervisor. During his Border Patrol career, Ed worked in a variety of patrol, investigative and training capacities. Ed had an extensive background as a firearms instructor, having trained thousands, ranging from beginners to police, military and special operations personnel. Having taught at Gunsite for 20 years, Ed first trained there under the world famous shooting school’s founder, Jeff Cooper, then later ran the school as the operations manager for more than five years. Ed passed away on September 16, 2022.
Defensive Pistol Lasers
To DRTV's Ed Head, lasers on defensive pistols are an exercise in added value; you gain a lot and give up nothing. Especially, on small pocket pistols with minimal sights, lasers are essential accessories. However, there are no magic shortcuts. Fundamental firearms training is still necessary.
Book Review: Rattenkrieg! The Art and Science of Close Quarters Battle...
Taubert uses the term to describe close quarters battle (CQB) from right off the end of the muzzle to across the room distances - the fastest, deadliest of all combat arenas.
Springfield Armory XD-S Reviewed
When I showed an interest in the XD-S some well meaning folks warned me to expect punishing recoil and hands chewed up by the aggressive checkering on the little pistol. Although I accepted this advice I was somewhat skeptical.
Security Tip: Lock the Electric Panel
Some bad guys prefer to use a ploy to get the unsuspecting homeowner outside, overcome them with force and enter the home the easy way - through an open door.
The Sig P290 reviewed
The SIG P290 is offered in six variations, to include different finishes on the stainless steel slides, but all of the pistols share the same polymer frame and double action only (DAO) trigger. Our test gun functioned flawlessly during a morning range session.
Corbon DPX Ammunition
These bullets held together and retained almost all of their weight while expanding to .88 inches.
Mindset – The Zen of the Snake Shot
The first step in mental preparation for combat, survival, or just living in a difficult world is acceptance - you must accept and understand that the world can be a dangerous place.
Colt Defender Lightweight 9MM
Ed Head reviews the Colt Defender, a pistol which fills a niche between a full size 1911 and a tiny one like the Mustang.
Mindset – The Zen of the Flip Flop
Jeff Cooper taught us the Combat Mindset and all of us in the defensive tactics/training business teach subjects like the Color Code, survival and preparedness. Unfortunately, most people out in the general population don't get it, don't care to learn and think people like us are nut jobs.
Ed’s Essential Reading List
Ed Head's Top 10 List of classic and modern books on firearms and training. If you haven't read them, these recommendation will suffice to get you started.