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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.

Colt Mustang Update

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…

The Kimber Solo 9MM

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

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 or group attacks we called “Mexican…

There is evil in the world and be prepared to confront it

There is evil in the world and be prepared to confront it

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…

Gun On A Rope

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 you see the movie “Psycho”? You…

The Evils Of Speed Holstering

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…

Do you have a party pistol?

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 called BBQ guns, party pistols and…

Going Against The Drop

Going Against The Drop

Sergeant Manny Lopez and his team of San Diego Police officers weren’t crazy; they knew exactly what they were doing. Dressed as illegal aliens and trolling the lawless regions of…

Gun Review: Colt Mustang Pocketlite

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 for concealed carry has increased, pistol…

Let the women decide – their choise of handguns for self defense

Let the women decide – their choise of handguns for self defense

As our seasonal Arizona Monsoon rains continue we’re having a good time here at the school entertaining clients, guests and shooting lots of guns. Smith & Wesson came out a…