Gear I Actually Use

This page is for tools, products, and equipment that have earned a place through actual use.

The standard is simple. Use it. Trust it. Or trash it. Tell it straight when asked.

The Davey Defense gear standard: Affiliate links do not lead the recommendation. The product has to earn the recommendation first.

Current Gear Notes


Two Bastion bolt action pens carried in a high visibility work vest pocket.

Bastion Bolt Action Pens

Working pens I use for range notes, student records, truck paperwork, and daily carry.

Read the Bastion pen notes


AR550 steel silhouette target after five years and about 10,000 pistol hits on the Davey Defense range.

X-Steel Targets

Steel targets I use on my range for immediate feedback and live fire training.

Read the X-Steel target notes

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