Gear I Actually Use
There is a difference between recommending gear and selling whatever somebody waves in front of you. This page is for tools, products, and equipment that have earned a place through actual use. Some of it gets used on the range. Some of it gets used in the truck. Some of it gets used at the desk while handling student records, business paperwork, and the daily work that keeps Davey Defense moving.
The standard is simple. Use it. Trust it. Or trash it. Tell it straight when asked.
The Davey Defense gear standard: If something shows up here, it is because I use it, trust it, or believe it fits the Davey Defense standard. Affiliate links do not lead the recommendation. The product has to earn the recommendation first.
Current Gear Notes
Bastion Bolt Action Pens
I bought my first Bastion pens with my own money because I wanted to try them. I bought more because they earned their place. These pens get used for range notes, student records, truck paperwork, and daily working life.
X-Steel Targets
I use X-Steel Targets on my range because they have held up to real use. Steel gives students immediate feedback, keeps training moving, and rewards good hits with the ring of the target.
These targets have been shot, repainted, cleaned up, and put back to work. That is what I want from range equipment.
Affiliate disclosure: Some links on gear pages may be affiliate links. Davey Defense may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate links do not decide what gets listed here. The product has to earn the recommendation first.