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 →
The Four Draws Part III: Support Hand Draw
An important skill to have as a concealed carrier is the ability to draw your gun with the support-hand only. Why, you might ask? Well, your dominant hand might be injured or detained in some way, thus requiring you to draw and present the gun with the support hand only. Sure, you might carry a... Continue Reading →
Tips for Staying Armed While Running and Exercising
I am not much of a runner; most of my aerobics exercise is done on stationary bikes or elliptical machines. Yeah, pretty lame, I know. High impact activity is no friend of my knees. However, during the beer flu lockdown I have been doing more running than usual. My kids ride their bikes and I... Continue Reading →
CCX2 – Discussing the Ammo Shortage, Carrying while Exercising, Riot Defense, Mindset, and More
I was on the CCX2 show again and we had an entertaining, and occasionally informational, discussion on current events. We also delve into the ammo shortage, dry fire training, building mindset, carrying a gun while exercising, self-defense during riots, and a lot more. You can check it out here.
Training Advice for the Ammo Drought
Well, we are there again. For those of you who were shooters in 2013, you may recall the great run on guns, and the great ammo drought of 2013. The ammunition market did not come back strong for a couple of years. We are there again, perhaps worse. The reality is, if you can get... Continue Reading →
Physical Fitness at Home
Fitness is the foundation of physical health, longevity, fighting ability, and mental health as well. Now, during the Covid 19 lockdown, staying fit may be a challenge for many, yet maintaining an exercise program is more vital than ever. I certainly miss the gym, and I am not sure how soon I will be back... Continue Reading →
Shooting the Handgun is a Very Perishable Skill
This past week I finally made it back to the range after two months of no shooting. I usually don’t shoot at all in January as I am often traveling that time of year, but this year it has been a bit longer than usual due to some unexpected demands that have come up. In... Continue Reading →
Fitness: The Mindset Benefits of Exercise
Exercise is of extreme importance for all people. As is the agenda of this blog we look at the world of self-defense and personal protection. From that perspective exercise is an integral component to your ability to fight and defend yourself. This, of course, is just one of the many life benefits to exercise, but... Continue Reading →
8 Essential Elements for the Capable Self-Defender
While I am primarily a handgunner in the field of personal protection the handgun related skillset is only one among many that a capable individual should be serious about. Many folks within the self-defense community have put together lists of critical skills to have, so this is obviously nothing new. However, what I am trying... Continue Reading →
Fitness: The Foundation of All Pursuits, Especially Fighting
I am a guy that constantly battles putting on weight because I generally eat too much. Pathetic lack of self-control, I admit. I go up and down. I never get really heavy, but I am usually not at my ideal fighting weight either. So, I get it. There is nothing easy about keeping the weight... Continue Reading →