Frontline Debriefs: The Cost of Training
Not too long ago, I conducted training for a police group while a different police group trained on…
Good Guys Win!: Second Amendment in Action
When a 76-year-old Hampton, Virginia man heard the sounds of a break-in, he called 911. Officers arrived and took a report, and a cursory search turned up a broken window but no burglar. Police then left the building to search the surrounding area, while the homeowner, an Army veteran, grabbed his own handgun and continued to search the premises.
Training and Tactics: I Am the Bullet
I am the bullet—and I have no conscience. You will treat me with respect because, once I leave,…
Street Smarts: Driving Out of Danger
You’re motoring happily along, singing to the radio with the wind in your hair when it happens. The…
Good Guys Win!: Second Amendment in Action
Although the hospital in suburban Dandy, Pennsylvania had a “No Guns” policy, the psychiatrist who worked there had no illusions about how ineffective signs are at stopping evildoers. Therefore he discreetly ignored his employer's policy and carried a small pocket pistol to the office every day.
Frontline Debriefs: The Low Ready Position
I was taken to task on the internet some time ago for advocating the low ready position. To…
Against All Odds: Traps and Trapping
The argument, or should I say discussion, over traps vs. hunting has been going on since the dawn…
Training and Tactics: Never Without a Weapon
Weapons can undoubtedly augment one’s performance in physical contact. From David’s humble sling to a precision rifle, irrespective…
Good Guys Win!: Second Amendment in Action
A Chino Hills, California homeowner heard that his daughter’s ex-boyfriend had forced entry into their home and was believed to be hiding in the garage early one Wednesday morning. Arming himself with a handgun, the homeowner headed toward the garage to investigate the intrusion, only to be ambushed inside his own home by the invader. In the ensuing scuffle, the intruder stabbed the homeowner multiple times before the homeowner successfully ended his attack with pistol fire.
Enemy at the Gate: We Don’t All Need To Be Rambo
I own guns. I’ve had some decent training, but it was a while back. I don’t practice frequently.…