“What Gun Should I Buy?”
Oh, the hours I spent behind the gun counter, guiding people through this decision. We keep looking for that (literal) magic bullet, the One Gun To Rule Them All, the gun that will turn us into Wyatt Earp every time…
“Why Would Anyone Carry A Gun In A Library?”
Well, here's one good reason why. A public library on a Sunday morning pretty much personifies the idea of an idyllic, pastoral setting, and yet here we have a homocide happen in just that situation mere minutes from where I…
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…
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…
Will The Police Always Be There For You?
No, no they won't. A Florida lawyer representing 15 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High students says he is "exploring all of our options" after a federal judge ruled that law enforcement and school officials had no legal duty to protect students…