Tag Archives: situational awareness

Means and Skills: The Winning Combination

Posted on 21 August 2023

I recently saw this interesting quote on social media: “Willingness is a state of mind. Readiness is a state of fact.” While this may apply to many situations, it is critically important to the armed citizen, so I call it … Continue reading →

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Hearing and the Role it Plays in Awareness

Posted on 27 February 2023

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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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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Self-Defense: 4 Essential Elements

Posted on 9 January 2023

If you say “personal defense” to most people, I expect they would immediately start thinking about guns. I like guns and have made my living for my entire adult life with guns. But let me suggest a few things, in … Continue reading →

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