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 →
The Dryden Massacre: A Boy’s Introduction to Mindset
I was nine years old. My father would pick me up one afternoon a week from school and take me for allergy shots at the doctor's office. I then spent the rest of my day at my father’s place of work. It was awesome! An afternoon with dad. He worked for the New York State... Continue Reading →
The Latest London Attack: Run, Hide, Tell
A few weeks ago I wrote about the deplorable Run, Hide, Fight moniker that is touted throughout the United States by government entities as being the response protocol for active shooters. I berated the mindset of this faction of our society that promotes such an approach, mentioning Fight as only a last ditch, unarmed attempt. ... Continue Reading →
Active Shooter Guidelines: What it Says About Society
There is much ado about active shooters. I prefer the term active killers as mass murderers tend to use other tools besides just firearms: we have seen vehicle attacks, edged weapon attacks, and explosive attacks of late. Each, of course, requires some degree of differing response. But in particular the active shooter seems to be... Continue Reading →
Proactive Situational Awareness when Transitioning Spaces
You are at greatest risk of criminal assault when transitioning from one space to another, or one environment to another. While there is some merit to sitting with your back to the wall like Bill Hickock so that you are aware of what and who is around you, this mentality is somewhat difficult to maintain... Continue Reading →
Emerging Threats: Vehicles and Edged Weapons
Many in America despise the firearm and do their best to trample on our freedoms through an incessant campaign against the Second Amendment. Yet, the pro-gun and pro-freedom factions of this nation continue to strengthen. One reason that so many have turned on the absurd rhetoric of gun control is the fact that many “active... Continue Reading →
Only What Hits Close to Home
I find it entirely absurd how, since the election of a particular individual, a significant amount of people from the left-leaning political spectrum are now arming themselves, and even suggesting that their political peers arm themselves, in order to protect their own lives from the alt-right Nazis who are apparently getting all uppity since said... Continue Reading →
I Only Carry When….
I have heard this many times: “I only carry when I am going to a bad part of town.” Or, “I only carry when I am doing so-and-so and I might need my gun.” So, in other words, aside from these perceived high risk environments or tasks you don’t carry. This is a significant problem,... Continue Reading →
Civilian Specific Doctrine
Within the world of tactics, training, and even gear, there tends to be three demographics: military, law enforcement, and civilian. Civilian, in this context, refers to armed citizens. Even law enforcement officers and military members are, of course, civilian when out of uniform or off duty. Most civilians who go armed are, of course, not... Continue Reading →
