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Be a bad witness, part 2
June 11, 2016

There’s something else that I’m seeing on the bystander’s Love Field shooting video that I shared with you yesterday, and on the more graphic one the police released, which is embedded below. There are (at least) four different types of … Continue reading →

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Be a bad witness, or Curiosity killed the cat
June 10, 2016

Many years ago, my husband and I were at a mall when something happened. As we walked along the upper level, we heard shouting from down below. Looking over the railing, we saw two mall security guards and five or … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Headlines: Abduction Attempt
June 9, 2016

In Florida a few days ago, a young teenager was shopping at a dollar store with her mom when this happened.     That’s an abduction attempt. Broad daylight, as far as I can tell. Not an empty back alleyway … Continue reading →

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Nothing to Add
May 17, 2016

“There’s nothing wrong with deciding you are not able to take another person’s life. We all have unique moral principles that guide us. This is why I never proselytize about gun ownership. Having a firearm for protection purposes is a … Continue reading →

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What does training do?
August 23, 2015

John Johnston, of Ballistic Radio, blogs the following: IN MOST INSTANCES YOU DON’T NEED TRAINING TO SUCCESSFULLY DEFEND YOURSELF WITH A GUN. … You don’t need hundreds of hours of training to survive most self-defense encounters. Untrained people prevail, with varying … Continue reading →

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Hold the criminal at gunpoint?
May 23, 2015

On the video embedded below, you’ll hear a statement from a law enforcement agency about an officer-involved shooting that happened during a traffic stop and you will see the dashcam recording of the events that led up to the shooting. … Continue reading →

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Carry — where?
May 11, 2015

“Oh, I only carry in bad neighborhoods.” “If I felt I had to carry at home, I’d move!” “I just carry at night or when I’m alone.” “Why would I carry to the grocery store? Or to the hairdressers, for … Continue reading →

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Point of contact
April 7, 2015

Had a heartbreaking conversation with a friend a few days ago. She teaches entry-level to intermediate classes in another part of the country, and offers personal firearms coaching as well. One of her newest clients was a woman who had … Continue reading →

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