What To Look For In A Firearms Trainer
I wrote this piece for Ricochet.com over a year ago, long before I decided to become a trainer myself. The only thing I'd add to it now, more than a year later, is to train with someone whose knowledge is…
Everyday Carry Medical Gear
At some point in your journey through the armed lifestyle, you're going to realize that there is more than one way to be your own first responder. We carry a gun because we know there won't be a cop around…
The Readiness Is All.
From time to time, I hear people say "Look, I don't need to take a class, I learned how to shoot in military / I was a cop / etc." But. There is a big, big difference between people who…
You Didn’t See That Coming, Did You?
John Murphy is one of the best in the business when it comes to the mental game of personal self-protection. Here's a short video on what clues to look for if someone walks up to you with evil in mind.…
Source Material
I am a big fan of trainers who acknowledge the glaringly obvious fact that most of what we teach is based on the work of others. So with that in mind, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the…
Danger Zone!
According to NeighborhoodScout.com, Fort Myers is the 38th most-dangerous city (per capita) in the United States, with a 1 in 81 percent chance of being a victim of some kind of violent crime. So what does that mean? Well, for…
Squad Goals.
So what are my goals this year? Turn this website into a viable training company. Might just be able to do it, too. Time will tell. Train at Gunsite. I've been on a tear recently to get back to the…
The No-Drama Guide To Concealed Carry
Nobody ever slouched into concealed carry, because concealed carry is not the default setting: We need to WANT to do it on a day in, day out basis. If you think that getting your concealed carry permit means you're going…
What Did I Learn This Year?
So, what new insights did I gain and what ideas have I cast aside in 2018? Shotguns are darn good for self-defense in the home Like, really, really good, especially when loaded up with Federal Flite Control Buckshot. You can…
The Level Up Fallacy.
Speaking of the shooting in Parkland, there's body-cam footage from one of the Broward County Sheriff's responding to the scene. https://youtu.be/yitpl77j4yg Now let me preface this by saying I am in awe of the job that cops do. They get…