If you recall, Mrs ExKev and I spent a couple of days in Las Vegas by ourselves, away from the kids, and I learned a few things about my self-defense regimen. Lesson Number One: Crowds suck, because it’s pretty much impossible … Continue reading
Thinking more about yesterday’s post, the place where we do our training influences also what we’re learning. I know going into the dojo that I’m going to learn punches, kicks and throws, and I know walking onto the range I’m … Continue reading
How can we in the “civilian” world talk about integrating guns and empty-hand techniques in a “force continuum” when we don’t even have a target system that allows for a variety of responses? We shoot at IPSC, IDPA, etc and … Continue reading
Which do you want to be hit with? Neither. Don’t tase me OR OC me, bro. My takeaway from this: The little can of OC I have in my right front pocket as I type this will sorta work okay … Continue reading
A couple of VERY good posts on staying aware and alert without busting a mental muscle. The Cornered Cat: Alertness Tips Sometimes it feels like you just have to walk and text. Maybe you and your friends are going to … Continue reading
I spent some time a couple of weeks ago with Jim Neff of Generations Firearm Training doing some night shoot practice and working on my colder-weather draw. This wasn’t a formal class per se, but just a few of his … Continue reading
The company that came out with a pocket .380 and a mini 9mm loooong before those guns were cool has re-imagined the defensive flashlight. The small size of the CL-43 makes it possible to hold and operate parallel with a … Continue reading
Michael Bane nails it (pun not intended this time). As CCW has grown from a few citizens concerned with their personal defense into what I would contend is a national phenomenon, I see more and more people who think that … Continue reading
… so after reading your gracious comments about everyday carry flashlights, I went with a Streamlight AAA Microstream. Why? Size. The durn thing is TINY, yet has a clip for carrying in a shirt or pants pocket Power. At 20 … Continue reading
Right now, the only flashlight I carry day in, day out is a Photon Micro II on my keychain. It’s good, but it’s not something I’d rely on for extended use nor something that can be used defensively. I’d like … Continue reading
Woke up this morning to grey skies and mud, thanks to last night’s dust storm haboob, and creaky joints and sore muscles thanks to my dojo. 3 gun ain’t happening today. Advil. Advil is happening today. Google+ … Continue reading
ENDO linked to a fascinating (and saddening) website listing the thugs and wannabes who post Facebook from Charleston, South Carolina. This is just one website that posts stuff from Facebook from one city. How many thugs are there that DON’T … Continue reading