Lessons From New Orleans
Normally I follow the 72 Hour Rule and don't comment on these incidents until we know more about them, but I think there is enough information right now to talk about how everything went down and what we can learn…
The Little Things That Really Count
It’s autumn, so a Florida man’s (and woman’s) fancy turns to thoughts of hurricanes, which in turn means thoughts about “prepping.” YouTube has been serving me up videos of various “EDC” (everyday carry) kits, and one of them is called…
Yes, That’s The Problem. Now What?
As I type this, there are reports of a horrific massacre in the sleepy little suburb of Highland Park, Illinois. I'm not going to speculate about who did this or how they did it. I maintain a strict 72 hour…
Respond The Right Way
News is coming in of a horrific attack inside the subways of New York City. Multiple people have been shot, and things are still confusing as to what exactly happened and just how bad things really are. It's very common…
Carry Often. Carry More Than A Gun.
There is a big difference between someone who just owns a gun and someone who is ready and able to use it to defend a life. A big part of that readiness is having a gun ready to go at…
Straw Poll.
I have a number of different water purifiers in my various bug in / bug out kits, all of which claim to cure cancer and relieve me from the heartbreak of psoriasis. But do they actually work? No, this isn't…
Praise The Lord And Load Up On Ammunition.
And then the bullhorn crackles And the captain tackles With the problems and the how's and why's And he can see no reasons 'Cause there are no reasons What reason do you need to die - Bob Geldof, "I Don't…
The Teacher’s Guide To Concealed Carry, Part Three.
How To Be Ready For (Almost) Anything One of my frustrations with the firearms training industry is that we're focused on just firearms. I realize that sounds a little silly, but the fact is, a pistol solves just one problem:…
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…