There are certain body language cues that violent criminal actors look for in selected victims. There have been extensive studies conducted on imprisoned felons to determine what physical traits they seek when choosing victims on the street. Understanding what violent criminal actors look for will help you better understand how to avoid being selected yourself... Continue Reading →
Common sense; the irony of that term. The least common thing in our contemporary nation is sense. The Ryan Carson murder in New York City, just one of many slayings that exemplify the failings of such leadership, was quite horrific in a number of ways. For those unfamiliar, Ryan Carson was a known activist who... Continue Reading →
I was recently a guest on the excellent Warrior Life podcast, speaking with Jeff Anderson about mindset. We specifically discussed the themes of mindset as laid out in my book, 21st Century Minuteman. This is probably the most in-depth discussion I have had on how to attempt to teach mindset, which is a much more... Continue Reading →
It is not at all difficult to understand how fanaticism manifests abroad when it also so easily bubbles to the surface even in our nation, a relatively stable institution, sheltered by oceans, military might, and prosperity. I am dumbfounded by the virulent passion of certain individuals, on either side, of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. This is... Continue Reading →
Pictured is a Fender Stratocaster and a Glock 26. Obviously, I am a traditionalist. I have found a consistent theme among shooters who are really good; they are usually really good at a second thing too. There is a benefit to diversity in pursuits. This phenomenon is not confined to shooting, a lot of top... Continue Reading →
While there may not be any absolute solution to any given problem in society, thus far we have a solution to mass shootings that is quite effective, at least in educational facilities. There have been no active killer attacks in school districts that have armed teachers staff. Not a single one. There have been attacks... Continue Reading →
Most people in the wide world of self-defense, preparedness, personal protection, or whatever we might call it, are enthusiasts in a particular aspect of the greater whole. As an example, I am a handgunner, and I am a specialist and enthusiast in the use of the defensive handgun. Therefore, shooting and training with the handgun... Continue Reading →
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 →
I was invited on the Finding Freedom show, one of the Lions if Liberty podcasts, to discuss recent events, Second Amendment, and my book 21st Century Minute Man. This was a good show, despite some audio issues which seem to have originated from my end. Anyway, if you want to arm yourself with some good... Continue Reading →
At this point the horrendous mass killing in Texas at an elementary school is still not entirely understood, although as of this writing the details are emerging, and they don’t look good. It appears that police did not enter quickly, waiting over half an hour, and they even held back parents who were trying to... Continue Reading →
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