Category Archives: Philosophy

Verbal Deescalation: The Best Defensive Tool Isn’t Always in Your Holster

Posted on 27 March 2023

If you think about it, we spend our entire lives using our voices to get what we want and to avoid what we don’t. It is interesting how some folks develop this into quite an art, while others don’t have … Continue reading →

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Fear: Keeping it Under Control

Posted on 13 February 2023

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

Posted on 6 February 2023

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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Defensive Tactics: The Evolution

Posted on 30 January 2023

Time has changed not just the gear we carry, but also the very tactics we use to defend ourselves. Therefore, it is crucial to stay in the training game and always be learning something new. Most of what we know … Continue reading →

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