Monthly Archives: August 2019

Surviving A Gunfight: Go Back to Basics

Posted on 28 August 2019

Recently, I was watching a video by my friend Dave Spaulding. Dave was mulling over all of the efforts that we make to understand what goes on with a person during a violent confrontation. He talked about adrenaline dumps, increased heart … Continue reading →

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3 Reasons to Consider the Shotgun for Home Defense

Posted on 19 August 2019

Nowadays, it seems a lot of attention is focused on using the AR-15 as an ideal gun for home defense. While the AR-15 is a fine choice, citizens considering a long gun for home defense should not overlook the shotgun. … Continue reading →

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Security Tip: Support Your Local Sheriff

Posted on 12 August 2019

Recently, our little town was shaken by a particularly vicious murder. It was some 30 hours before the suspect was found, deceased, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. What was even more shocking was watching and listening to people trying to … Continue reading →

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Avoidance: The Best Strategy for the Armed Citizen

Posted on 5 August 2019

When we think of avoidance, we are often focused on not going to bad places, or keeping our eye out for folks that look like trouble, or generally identifying bad situations while there is still time to make an exit. … Continue reading →

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