I was on a video shoot with a photographer friend of mine, doing a series of lighting technique demos, and we were talking about the gadget fixation of most photographers. “Don,” I said, “that’s because what they’re being told what … Continue reading
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
I’m working on a series of posts that will be, I hope, the definitive word on concealed carry for men in an office environment. Still working on lining up the logistics on it. In the mean time, here’s a preview. … Continue reading
Andy asks an interesting question over at Ace Of Spades HQ: I’m sure most of you have seen by now the photos of the two Boston marathon bomberstaken by Andrew Kitzenberg from his Watertown apartment during the shootout with the police … Continue reading
Some really good words of advice from Kevin Reeve on how to stay safe in a crowd. It is impossible to anticipate every event. However, most events will precipitate the need to MOVE. MOVEMENT to SAFETY will generally always be your highest … Continue reading
Whew. Took me a while, but I think I got it licked. It occurred to me later that new gun owners and people new to the idea of personal self-defense don’t know what I’m talking about when I say “safe … Continue reading
I spent ten years behind the camera lens, making photos for a bunch of different local and national clients. My style wasn’t in the Ansel Adams/Minor White contemplative, process-oriented large-format work. I was/am much more at home in the free-wheeling, … Continue reading
“Well, you know, my shotgun will do better for you than your AR-15, because you want to keep someone away from your house, just fire the shotgun through the door.” Ok, Joe, let’s see that in action. Whoops, looks like … 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
… is a misnomer, because ALL of us have learned it and use it on some level every day of our lives. If you’ve ever kept an eye out for your mom whilst sneaking cookies out of the cookie jar, … Continue reading
As I said last week, I signed up for a Combat Focus Shooting taught by Jon Abel of Phoenix Firearms Training. I wanted to take the course because it emphasized counter-ambush training for “civilians”, and I’m pleased to say it … Continue reading
In the aftermath of losing Heller vs. D.C., the district’s Mayor was certain, certain, that the streets would be awash with blood from all the murders that having more (legal) guns on his streets would cause. Flash forward four years, … Continue reading