I have written and spoken about a given number of skillsets that the capable self-defender should have, among them being skill with a handgun, but that is just one. There are other considerations beyond your shooting skills that are of paramount importance. On this Survival Dispatch show I delve into eight particularly important skillsets to... Continue Reading →
Simple Assaults Can Turn Deadly: Are you Ready?
This is a horrible report out of Wisconsin regarding a man who died after being assaulted and punched by a scumbag. Apparently, the scumbag did not like the victim’s tattoos. First point of consideration: it does not matter how good you are at minding your own business, violence can find you no matter how you... Continue Reading →
CCX2 Show with Annette Evans
We had Annette Evans back on the show this past Tuesday and we had a particularly good discussion on training paths. Enthusiasts of defensive shooting, and self-defense in general, often forget that the average person who is not a hobbyist, but wishes to be able to protect themselves, needs reasonable advice and guidance. Annette provides... Continue Reading →
The Handheld Light as an Impact Weapon
I prefer to carry a handheld light that protrudes past my palm when I hold it in the typical hammer fist grip. There are two reasons for this: first, it is easier to point and light things up with the Bezel unobstructed by the hand. Second, I like having the ability to strike with the... Continue Reading →
The Most Versatile Support Hand Tool
I have carried a “tactical light” my entire adult life. When I was in my early twenties LED technology had just become a thing. I remember having a 40 lumen light and being amazed how bright it was. It was a tiny thing that blew away the big D-Cell mag lights. Wow, times have changed. ... Continue Reading →
Necessary Skills for the Armed Citizen in 2022
As I continue to train in and practice personal protection my evaluation of the world that surrounds me continues to evolve. A thought exercise that I have done for quite a few years now is try to prioritize the most essential elements of self-defense for the civilian. Occasionally, my criteria changes based on my further... Continue Reading →
CCX2 Interview with Kelly McCann
The CCX2 show started back for our third season last night and we kicked off the year with none other than Kelly McCann. For those of you who are around my age and were martial arts or shooting enthusiasts back in the 90s and early 2000s Kelly is probably a familiar entity. This was an... Continue Reading →
OC Spray for the Gun Carrier: A Comprehensive Guide
I carry OC Spray daily, all the time, even though I always carry a handgun. I have taken OC Spray training from different instructors who specialize in it as I consider it an integral part of civilian oriented self-defense. OC Spray fills a completely different defensive role than does the handgun. The pistol is a... Continue Reading →
AAR: Basic Combatives with Kelly McCann
You probably know the name, maybe you have seen the DVDs, or clips of his instruction on Youtube. Kelly McCann is certainly synonymous with modern combatives. I will admit that I have always wanted to train with him. McCann is a noted combatives teacher, as well as a firearms instructor who proved a true innovator... Continue Reading →
The Support Hand Knife
Any amount of combatives training leads the practicing handgunner to realize the value of a blade for contact distance fighting. There is no better place to carry this knife than in the appendix position so that it is accessible quickly, from most positions, and accessible to either hand. The priority, however, should be in using... Continue Reading →