One of the most important pieces of “kit” that a person can carry every day (EDC) is a powerful handheld flashlight. The uses of a flashlight are fairly obvious and include target identification, navigation, signaling, and self-defense, just to name a few. About eighty percent of the sensory information we receive comes through our eyes. […]
Deadly force decision making by armed citizens is a very important topic and concern for all of society. This is something that goes far beyond the mechanics of doing something like drawing and shooting. Making the appropriate decisions under stress not only applies to whether or not to shoot, but also can apply to tactics. […]
There are four levels of preparedness: personal preparedness, vehicle preparedness, home preparedness, and retreat or bug out preparedness. The focus of this series is on your personal preparedness. When we talk about personal preparedness, there are four basic aspects that fall into this category: spiritual preparation & mindset (see PART 1), physical body (see PART […]
There are four levels of preparedness: personal preparedness, vehicle preparedness, home preparedness, and retreat or bug out preparedness. The focus of this series is on your personal preparedness. When we talk about personal preparedness, there are four basic aspects that fall into this category: spiritual preparation & mindset (see PART 1), physical body (see PART […]
There are four levels of preparedness: personal preparedness, vehicle preparedness, home preparedness, and retreat or bug out preparedness. The focus of this series is on your personal preparedness. When we talk about personal preparedness, there are four basic aspects that fall into this category: spiritual preparation & mindset, physical body, personal skills, and gear. When […]
Are you prepared for the unforeseen circumstances that may arise? Terrorism, rogue states like North Korea, the invasion of the southern border by drug cartels, natural disasters, and the violence of left wing criminals like the ANTIFA and BLM should be reason enough. Never go out looking for trouble. When trouble finds you, if you’re […]
If you have read our earlier posts, we have discussed how action beats reaction. One of the ways we can help overcome this deficit is by maintaining distance from a threat. This has also been called a “reactionary gap”. The “gap” gives a person time to be able to react to a possible threat. The […]
Ammunition selection for self-defense is a very important consideration before you go out carrying concealed. It’s not just as simple as grabbing a box of ammo off the shelf. The overall goal with your ammunition selection is to achieve maximum stopping power, while minimizing the chance of over penetration. There is a variety of ammunition […]
Simple things are important when you are carrying a concealed weapon. As a law abiding citizen, you may be stopped by the police at some point while you are carrying. You will definitely have police contact if you are involved in a shooting. Your interactions with law enforcement should be friendly and polite. It is […]
DO YOU HAVE A TON OF GUNS, BUT NEVER SHOOT ANY OF THEM? More often than not, I hear people talking about buying all sorts of different guns. They spend countless hours pouring over reviews and articles before buying that particular gun. The person buys that gun, shoots a couple hundred rounds through it, and […]
