ARTICLES

MINDSET

Explaining Lethal Force Misconceptions

Why the Handgun?

Body Language

The Acceptance that Violence can Touch You

If/Then Visualization

Know your Gun’s Limitation

Mindset is the First Step in Self-Defense

The Conversation on Self-Defense

Commit to Carrying your Handgun

The Appropriate Demeanor

Use of Force: The Necessary Will

Proactive Situational Awareness

TACTICS

Home Carry Strategies

Protecting your Family in Crowded Environments

De-escalation: An Essential Skill

Verbal Communication: A Critical Defensive Skill

Grey Man Tactics when Traveling

Vehicle Tactics: Protecting your Children

The Knife for the Gun Carrier

Alternate Concealment Modes

Active Killer Considerations

Pepper Spray

Clothing Choice

Essential Self-Defense Law Part III

Essential Self-Defense Law Part II

Essential Self-Defense Law Part I

Guns in the Home

SKILLS

Shooting Small Handguns

Counter-Assualts and Caging Up

Carrying a Reload: Concealability vs. Accessibility

Non-Confrontational Stance: An Essential Defensive Skill

Revolver Reloads: Using Speed Strips

Making Competition Part of your Training

Proportional Force: Determining Lethal or Less-Lethal Response

Going Armed: Traveling with Firearms

Press Check: Know Your Weapon’s Status

Expanding your Game: Ground Fighting

Secure On-Body Carry

Low Light Shooting

Reality of the Reload

Avoid the Carry Rotation

Building the Complete Package

The Draw

GEAR

Review of the Alien Gear ShapeShift

Is the Snub Enough Gun?

Setting up a Dedicated House Gun

Prioritize your Defensive Firearms

Carrying Medical Gear

Using a Common Handgun Platform

Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 2.0 Review

Defensive Tools for All Environments

Three Primary Defensive Firearms

Selecting a Carry Gun

Less-Lethal Options II

Less-Lethal Options I

What Should I Carry

The 38 Snub

SECOND AMENDMENT POLITICS

The Ivory Tower Man: Why Academics Hate Guns

The History of Concealed Carry in the United States