Category Archives: Philosophy

Crisis Situations and Staying Alert

Posted on 5 April 2021

Photo by Andrey Zvyagintsev on Unsplash The various distractions of life are what keep us from being as alert as we should be. So, as if work, family, and just getting through a busy day aren’t enough, let’s add a pandemic to the whole thing. … Continue reading →

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Realistic Practice – The Key to Firearm Training

Posted on 21 July 2020

One of the values of attending a good defensive training school is the realization that the necessary shooting skills are not going to be acquired overnight. A good school shows the student a good way to accomplish the task and … Continue reading →

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The Good Samaritan

Posted on 25 May 2020

When I have the time and the weather permits, I like to go for a walk and get a little exercise. In my little town, it’s a rare day that two or three people don’t stop and ask if I … Continue reading →

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Real-World Defensive Shooting Stances

Posted on 16 April 2020

Recently, I was looking at some vintage photos of FBI agent Jelly Bryce (read about his story here). Bryce was an Oklahoma gunfighter who joined the FBI in the 1930s. He was quite fast with a sixgun and always employed … Continue reading →

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