For people who have done any amount of training in defensive tactics and situational awareness, the sight of an individual, or multiple people, wearing heavy clothing during hot weather indicates the possibility of concealed weapons. This is a tactic that has been used for decades, likely centuries, by criminals to hide weaponry so that they... Continue Reading →
We have quite a few examples now of citizens, dressed in battle gear in the midst of riots or other chaos, attracting violence. The overt wear and display of body armor and weaponry is of limited use for the citizen, and while that seems to be a controversial statement, I stick by it. Let me... Continue Reading →
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 →
Recent history has witnessed several incidents in which good men have armed themselves with a rifle to intercept an active threat not in their own home, but in their neighborhood or vicinity. Stephen Williford, hero of the Texas Church massacre, comes to mind. So does the man who stopped an active shooter in his apartment... Continue Reading →
Much ado is made about how important single-hand shooting is, and many articles and instructors urge concealed carriers to practice more with only the single hand on the gun. The need to practice single-hand shooting should be self-evident; there are many reasons why you may need to employ the gun with only one hand. However,... Continue Reading →
This week we had an excellent CCX2 show with guest Darryl Bolke. Those of you that are into firearms training are probably acquainted with Darryl as he is well known in the circle. Darryl has a lot of experience in many facets of law enforcement, private security, and indeed as a concealed carrier. We discuss... Continue Reading →
There is no denying that the concealed handgun is the primary and best tool for dealing with a lethal threat. However, the pistol is not the appropriate solution for every situation, and most of us cannot be armed with it at all times, in all places. There are several tools that I strongly believe most... Continue Reading →
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 →
For decades the mass murderer, most commonly in the form of an active shooter, has been deemed an anomaly in the realm of self-defense considerations. It still is. While the media goes hysterical over such events, the only reason they do so is to push for civilian disarmament. The leftwing media incorporates gang related shootings... Continue Reading →
I recently trained with Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts and it was the first time I have taken a class with him. I invited him on the show to discuss the subject of low light shooting, and many other topics. This was a good episode of CCX2. Steve drops some serious knowledge about low light... Continue Reading →
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