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
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
Why it’s almost as if they’re realizing they can’t be there all the time or something… A close examination of mass shooting incidents revealed that the chances of survival increased when potential victims took steps to resist an attack by … Continue reading
The problem with incidents like Boston is that there are no drills, no kata, no active solutions that could have prevented such a thing: Keeping an eye out for boxes and bags that look out of place is about the … Continue reading
This little critter popped up last weekend just outside of our campsite. Fortunately, another camper took care of it with an axe, but it could have just as easily been me that had to deal with a diamondback. I need … Continue reading
Advantages: Lights up fires quickly, with a WHOOSH! Disadvantages: It’s a spark, not a flame. Needs good tinder Rating: 4 stars out of 5 The boys and I did an overnight camping trip this weekend, and I wanted to try … Continue reading
This thread over at Gun Nuts got me a-thinkin’ and ties in with what I saying and about being an equipment junkie. “Don’t sell your Colt, because tomorrow morning all those guys with crappy rifles will wake up with crappy … Continue reading
“… because when you need a gun, five days is a long, long time to wait.” “Remember: Be kind, re-load.” Google+ … 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 inherited four guns from my father-in-law passed away: Two M1903 Springfield rifles, a Smith and Wesson K-22 revolver and a Remington Wingmaster 20 gauge pump action shotgun. Even though there’s an utterly ridiculous ammo shortage going on, I can … Continue reading
I spent some of my ill-gotten booty Amazon referral commissions (thanks, everyone!) on some new stuff. Look for reviews / first impressions of these later this week. Google+ … Continue reading
Although I’m not going to the Superstition 3 Gun Match this month (sob!), time and fortune are allowing me to a Combat Focus Carbine class from Phoenix Firearms Training on March 24. I din’t serve in the military and I’ve … Continue reading