Tag Archives: condition yellow

Tunnel Vision: How to Deal With It

Posted on 23 January 2023

Tunnel vision is a phenomenon that occurs when we focus on a particular threat. Our complete attention is focused on what we believe will hurt us and/or kill us. We may focus on the person who represents that threat or … Continue reading →

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Why is Situational Awareness So Important?

Posted on 17 May 2021

Spending your life in Condition White is downright stupid, but constantly being in Condition Orange is not an option. Living with effective situational awareness requires balance. Some years ago, Col. Jeff Cooper USMC designed the Color Code to help us … Continue reading →

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No Safe Spaces: Personal Defense Skills and Why We Need Them

Posted on 27 April 2020

All you need to do is check the evening news to realize that there is no safe place. It’s somewhat naive to assume that bad things can’t happen in any city, town, village, or rural setting. Neither is it reasonable … Continue reading →

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Empty Chambers

Posted on 9 March 2020

Lately, I have been hearing that some people are carrying their defensive semi-automatics without a round in the chamber. I suppose that this is most often done with a thought to increasing the safety of the handgun and avoiding a … Continue reading →

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