Initial Thoughts On the Renisha McBride Killing
More and more this case looks like a tragedy that did not need to happen. Some preliminary lessons: There is no such thing as an “accidental discharge” only a negligent discharge. It sounds like the...
View ArticleVideo: Assailant Playing the #KnockoutGame gets Shot twice by his Intended...
“Don’t go out looking for trouble, because you will often end up with more than you were looking for.” Lessons Learned: Avoid task fixation. Minimize texting and walking “Check your 6″ when passing a...
View ArticleSituational Awareness Practice: KIM Games
Reblogged from kR-15: info and resources for firearms enthusiasts: Situational Awareness is made actionable using the OODA loop. If you don't know the OODA loop yet know this much: Col John Boyd...
View ArticleHappy Black Friday!
Or as I like to call Black Friday, “Stay Home and Read a Book or Hang Out With Your Family Day”. Related articles On Twitter, People Don’t Hate Black Friday as Much This Year...
View Article76-year-old SC woman killed in shootout in South Carolina
Lessons here: Don’t carry a lot of cash on you as a matter of routine if you do not have to. If your job or circumstances force you to carry a large amount of cash, then you should travel with a buddy...
View ArticleCCW Shooting Recap
Lessons Learned Criminal Assaults often happen in parking lots Be able to hide your gun in places you would not expect to. Remember Han Solo shooting Greedo first in Star Wars… Little details in...
View ArticleThis is why weapon retention training is important
From: http://www.wtop.com/?nid=41&sid=3521542 Shoplifter grabs guard’s gun, fires shots in store Monday – 12/9/2013, 6:38pm ET LAUREL, Md. — Anne Arundel County police are looking for a man who...
View ArticleLessons from Sandy Hook: Parental Responsibility
After reading through the Connecticut State Police‘s report on the Sandy Hook Elementary School attack, I am very much convinced that the mother of the killer, Nancy Lanza was woefully negligent in how...
View ArticleThe Knoxville Horror
Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Lessons from this case: Conclusions As Delta Force veteran Paul Howe put it, ”Never put yourself at the mercy of people who have none....
View ArticleATM Safety
Before we get into the specifics, let me attempt to nip this issue in the bud right now: AVOID ATM’s if possible! No matter the type of machine that you use, the #1 Skill-Set you need to exercise when...
View ArticleNYPD investigates beating as possible hate crime – New York News
Regardless of motivation, predators select easy prey. It is a shame this poor guy was not legally allowed to have the means to defend himself with. From NYPD investigates beating as possible hate crime...
View ArticleArticle: Transition and Vulnerability
Great article from http://www.personaldefensenetwork.com/transition-vulnerability/ By Chris Fry on January 21, 2014 What happens if you have to get out of the vehicle? Transition: tran•si•tion;...
View ArticleChild Robbed for his iPad
Good work on the deli owner’s part for stopping this POS. It is astounding that the robber had over 60 arrests on his record and was STILL out on the streets. Lessons: It doesn’t matter how old you...
View ArticleThe Murder of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom
Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Conclusions “Teach your kids to defend themselves.” Straight from the mouths of Channon and Chris’s parents. Develop a fighting...
View ArticleA Civilian’s CCW Shooting Recap
Lessons Learned Criminal Assaults often happen in parking lots Read SouthNarc’s PDFs for more material on this. Gun fights often happen at VERY close ranges. Practice Shooting One Handed! Be able to...
View ArticlePROTIP: Don’t give away free information!
How much information about you does your car tell to the outside world?Filed under: Awareness, Home Defense Tagged: #guncontrol, gun control, gun violence, Guns
View ArticleThe Do’s and Don’ts of Open Carry Part 3
The “Do’s” and “Don’ts” of Open Carry Part III Written by Roger Phillips, Suarez International Specialist and Tier One Instructor The Retention Problem “Ever since the first caveman grabbed the first...
View ArticleThe Do’s and Don’ts of Open Carry Part 1
Great article from Roger Phillips of http://www.fightfocusedconcepts.com/ The “Do’s” and “Don’ts” of Open Carry Part I By Roger Phillips, A serious look at making the open carry operator as squared...
View ArticleThe “Do’s” and “Don’ts” of Open Carry Part II
Another Great article from Roger Phillips of http://www.fightfocusedconcepts.com/ The “Do’s” and “Don’ts” of Open Carry Part II By Roger Phillips, The Mental Aspect of the Fight Some people may want...
View ArticleWhat’s wrong with this carry rig?
There is more than one error in this holster set up. What are the errors?Filed under: Awareness, Concealed Carry, Gun Safety Tagged: CCW, Concealed Carry, gun control, Guns, NRA, Stand Your Ground
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