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.
Sig’s P226 9MM
Ed Heads takes a look at the Sig P226 adopted by the Navy SEALS. Over the years the pistol has evolved with a number of features but it still remains the archetypical double action (DA) / single action (SA) high capacity pistol.
Colt Mustang Update
Ed Head has been carrying the Colt Mustang Pocketlite .380ACP almost daily for the past six months and here's an update to his initial review of the gun back in March 2012.
The Kimber Solo 9MM
Ed Head and the Kimber Solo have gotten to know each other over the past few months. Here is a report on what he has discovered.
The Greatest Combat Pistol Shots of All time
During my days with the Border Patrol it was not unusual to be assaulted by people hurling rocks. This could involve individual rock attacks...
There is evil in the world and be prepared to confront...
Some people may feel like they aren't safe at the movies. Every time one of these unspeakable, evil bastards commits an atrocity like Aurora, Virginia Tech, or, going even further back, McDonald's (San Ysidro, California), most people will be thankful they weren't there.
Gun On A Rope
So, have you ever been in the shower when you wondered what you would do if someone were to break into the house? Did...
The Evils Of Speed Holstering
Although there may be some very good reasons for drawing a pistol quickly from the holster there is almost never a reason to be in a hurry to put the gun away and there is never a good reason to shove it into the holster in dramatic fashion.
Do you have a party pistol?
Do you have a party pistol? You should, and you need to break it out and get ready to celebrate our national birthday. Sometimes...
Going Against The Drop
When Joseph Wambaugh wrote Lines and Shadows, he tried to explain the behavior of Manny Lopez and his BARF team (Border Area Robbery Force) by describing them as adrenalin junkies and emotional casualties of their careers in law enforcement.
Gun Review: Colt Mustang Pocketlite
Pistols chambered in .380ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) have come a long way in the past several years. As demand for small, reliable pistols suitable...