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Shape shifting
October 29, 2014

Starting almost three years ago now, I lost 70 pounds over the course of a single year. I did this by simply exercising regularly, not by “going on a diet” but just by changing my activity levels.[ref] I did find … Continue reading →

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Get your learning on
October 28, 2014

Pssst! Want to learn something new today? Try one of these links … Seven Learning Points from the Marysville, WA School Shooting. Written by Greg Ellifritz, this article hits several lessons we can learn from this tragic event. A short … Continue reading →

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Reholster without looking? No.
October 27, 2014

This blog entry was sparked by something Rory Miller wrote the other day. Actually, it’s a rabbit hole down a sidetrack that might be (but probably isn’t) a true disagreement, which means at most it’s only a minor quibble on … Continue reading →

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Disassemble
October 21, 2014

From my email box: “Always treat every gun as loaded.  What do you do when you’re cleaning your guns?  I try to follow this rule too but I’d admit I’ve broken it to look down the barrel of a gun, … Continue reading →

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Dry Fire and Rule One
October 20, 2014

Came across this again: someone complaining about the universal rules of gun safety. Here’s what he wrote: “There are no absolutes, even the ‘4 Rules’. One of them that a majority of gun owners break is, ‘Never point a firearm … Continue reading →

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Punch in the Gut
October 19, 2014

This one hit me right in the gut.  It happened about an hour up the road from my house. A young man was cleaning — or getting ready to clean — his AR while his even younger wife was sitting … Continue reading →

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“But *I* am really advanced–!”
October 15, 2014

Yesterday’s blog post apparently struck a few nerves among the unsafe-but-macho crowd. Here are some of the responses people posted on the Cornered Cat Facebook page. “…once you get to certain levels, it’s unavoidable and not a big issue anymore.“ … Continue reading →

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“But it’s unloaded…”
October 14, 2014

So… I’ve spent the last 15 years telling people that if they want to carry a gun to protect themselves and the people they love, they need to get some professional training. But I’m starting to re-think that. Oh, not … Continue reading →

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