• These are a few of Bob's favorite things

Ammunition

• Federal
• Cor-Bon
• Garrett Cartridges

Holsters

• Blade-Tech Industries
• Mika Pocket Holsters

Belts

• The Wilderness Tactical Products

Training

• KR Training: outstanding firearm and self-defense training at all levels. We recommend them highly, especially for beginners!

Organizations

• Gun Toting Liberals
• International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA): defensive pistol shooting as a sport is the use of practical equipment including full charge service ammunition to solve simulated "real world" self-defense scenarios
• CenTex IDPA: Austin IDPA club
• Austin Rifle Club (ARC): provides range facilities to members and sponsors various types of pistol and rifle competition

Safety Rules

Always treat a firearm as if it were loaded.

• Always point firearms in a safe direction.
• Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
  • Rest your finger along the side of the weapon above the trigger guard.
• Keep firearms unloaded until you are ready to use them.