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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.

Book Review: Rattenkrieg! The Art and Science of Close Quarters Battle Pistol by Robert K. Taubert

Book Review: Rattenkrieg! The Art and Science of Close Quarters Battle Pistol by Robert K. Taubert

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…

Springfield Armory XD-S Reviewed

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.…

Security Tip: Lock the Electric Panel

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 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…

Corbon DPX Ammunition

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

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…

Colt Defender Lightweight 9MM

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

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…

Ed’s Essential Reading List

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.…

Sig’s P226 9MM

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…