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Living with the gun
February 2, 2015

Both online and in classes, a lot of what I teach is simply how to live with the gun. Keeping yourself and your family safe isn’t just about shooting bad guys, after all. Of course, it is about knowing how … Continue reading →

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Give them what they want
January 24, 2015

This woman apparently believed that the criminal who approached her at the ATM wanted to steal her car. Which, he did. But that’s not all he was after. After he told her to get out of her car (she did), … Continue reading →

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Count the Cost
January 12, 2015

Here we have the story of an Indiana man who used a firearm in response to a home invasion, and was criminally convicted for it. (Read the story and an earlier account with more quotes.) This is where politically-focused gun … Continue reading →

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Greedy scoundrels, part 2
January 11, 2015

You want to know what motivates me, as an instructor? You want to know why I say you should get some good training, and repeat it on a regular basis? It’s not money and it’s not just self-serving twaddle. Here it … Continue reading →

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Reholster without looking? Grab for a falling gun?
January 5, 2015

So here’s a surveillance video of an off-duty cop in an elevator, talking to his wife. Apparently, the gun riding in his holster just behind his right hip felt uncomfortable to him, so he took advantage of a private moment … Continue reading →

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Warning Shots
November 17, 2014

First, the news: Man Arrested for Firing a Warning Shot at 9 Men Threatening to Rape His Fiancee.[ref]As always, like Will Rogers, all I know is what I read in the papers. More information may come out as the investigation … Continue reading →

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Tab clearing
November 16, 2014

Lots of food for thought here. If you only have time to read one of these, take the first one. It’s vital. Five NEVERs of Self Defense. Normally, I’m not a big fan of “always” or “never.” But the five … 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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