I always take this gear in addition to my armor and go-bag on every trip. Since I'm traveling through both California and Arizona my gear must be legal in both states.
Both handguns are on my California CCW permit. The rifle, pepper spray, and bear spray are legal in both states, as is my armor. I have ten round mags for California. Full size mags are stored in our Yuma Arizona office so I can swap them out. My go-bag has coms (HAM and satellite), food, water, med kit, tools, etc. The truck has a full set of mechanics tools and a bunch of other tools too.
Am I missing anything?
Grok made the Mariachi Band. The others we deported. 😁
In the first half, attorney Sean Maloney from Second Call Defense joins me to explain the lessons gun owners can learn from what happened to Kyle Rittenhouse.
In the second half, I discuss a home invasion case from Oceanside California in which the homeowner successfully defended himself.
'Law Enforcement Zero' came up in my CCW class this weekend. Most folks have no clue about where law enforcement is headed—and it's not good.
Feb 22, 2026
Trump’s Brutal Response Terrifies Mexico After Cartel Hitmen Opened Fire At Border Patrol
Tensions at the southern border just hit a new level. After cartel gunmen reportedly opened fire near U.S. Border Patrol agents, President Trump responded with a move that sent shockwaves through Mexico’s political and security circles. This wasn’t just another border skirmish. It was a direct challenge to U.S. authority, and the reaction was swift, loud, and impossible to ignore.
