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Mechanics

Here’s something interesting. Please bear with me – at first glance, this may look like a gun control rant, but it’s not. We’re going to talk about something else entirely, but the best way to get there runs right through … Continue reading

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Chambered or not?

From time to time, people ask me, “Should I carry the gun completely loaded, with a round in the chamber?” The short answer is: yes. There are a lot of reasons for that, and most of the people who ask … Continue reading

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Rainy day practice

It happens sometimes that enough water comes out of the sky to close the road to the range. Or make it cold enough to be really unpleasant outdoors. Or that the indoor range is closed for maintenance. Whatever. The point … Continue reading

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A hero in Clackamas

There were many heroes this week in the Clackamas Mall. As Clackamas County Sheriff Craig Roberts wrote, there were many “stories of genuine heroism that I’ve heard: people helping complete strangers escape from the violence, employees stepping up to protect … Continue reading

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The Parade of the Dancing Bears

Really enjoying all the feedback on my How to Become a Firearms Instructor article. There’s so much more to say and to think about with this topic. What makes a good instructor? What credentials should a firearms trainer have? What … Continue reading

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QOTD

“In asocial or predatory violence, particularly in a predatory ambush, the purpose of presence and verbal skills is to keep you off the victim list. As such they must become habits. You may never even know if they worked. If … Continue reading

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House clearing

Over the weekend, there was a heated discussion on a firearms board I moderate. The basic question was, What should you do if you come home and find the front door to your house wide open? Several people — including … Continue reading

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Smart phone use

There’s a double whammy on smartphone use in public: it makes you less aware of your surroundings, and it attracts thieves. On the “less aware of your surroundings” front, there’s the story of a California teenager who stepped into a … Continue reading

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