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 →
There is nothing new about using a handheld light with a handgun. The reality remains that, in the world of civilian self-defense, it is exceedingly rare (practically non-existent) to find incidents in which civilians engage a threat with gunfire while using a flashlight. This is because most crime happens in low light, but not no... Continue Reading →
There is no denying that red dots on pistols are now the norm. Even a few years ago it was a fringe thing with practitioners praising the benefits, but most shooters were still using irons. Among training junkies now, I think we are at about 50% using dots, at least. The trend is certainly being... Continue Reading →
I used pocket carry quite extensively for a long time, although I rarely pocket carry anymore, save for some circumstances around the home. Over time I found that I prefer to keep my gun in the same body location at all times possible, and I have used a variety of belly bands, and more recently... Continue Reading →
I am a huge proponent of shooting competition, either IDPA or USPSA. They are both games, so I don’t get too hung up on which one is better as the primary benefit of shooting competition is getting to perform while under some induced pressure. Personally, I shoot IDPA as I find I can be more... 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 →
I am always amazed at how much difference there is in point of impact between varying bullet weights out of a pistol. Hell, I find significant variance between different brands even with the same bullet weight. If you are serious about the readiness of your carry gun as a defensive tool, you absolutely must verify... 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 →
There is much discussion on the training requirements for moving to a red dot on a pistol. Yes, there is, undoubtedly, a learning curve to adopting the red dot. However, there is a great deal of misunderstanding related to what this learning curve entails. Having spent considerable time training with a dot-equipped pistol in the... Continue Reading →
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