Monthly Archives: February 2023

Hearing and the Role it Plays in Awareness

During the time I was a county sheriff, an informant came to me with the news that a man wanted for murder was hanging out in our town. I checked it out with the reporting agency and then made plans … Continue reading

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5 Biggest Concealed Carry Mistakes

Personal defense and concealed carry are definitely hot topics today. More and more citizens realize that they are responsible for their own safety and they are taking steps to protect themselves and their families. All of this is good, but in … Continue reading

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Fear: Keeping it Under Control

We know that fear is a natural response to things we think might hurt us or things we don’t understand. The problem with fear is it can lead to panic. Being in a state of panic can cause us to make … Continue reading

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Range Traning: Get The Most From It

It may be safe to say that none of us get to the range and practice our defensive shooting as often as we should. And, when we get to go shooting, we spend several hours throwing lead downrange. In fact, it often … Continue reading

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