I got dragged into a debate about 9mm vs. 40. My response that a pistol is not a defense weapon really got them going. Here’s some things to chew on… *** Start with the fact that when you are legally and morally justified to use a pistol, someone is in the middle of trying to … [Read more…]
Okay, you may have noticed an apparent pro-gun leaning in my postings lately. Just so you know, I don’t stockpile guns, I don’t routinely carry a gun. I’m not rah, rah guns. I’m not a gun nut. What I am is concerned.Over the years I’ve dealt with personal safety of the individual in situations with … [Read more…]
I was asked by a concealed carrier what his self-defense options are in businesses and locations that prohibit firearms (which as property owners IS their right). It’s a simple question, but not a simple answer…. **** Okay, you’re asking a very important question. But you’re approaching it from a direction that, while it seems to … [Read more…]
For the record, I’m not a fan of generalized open carry for a number of reasons (starting with the whole ‘shoot me first’ aspect and ending with ‘don’t scare the civilians’). But if you’re going to do it, this is a pretty good list of suggestions. ——– This is my response to folks (elsewhere) … [Read more…]
I posted this in response to someone asking about Ben Carson’s response of going after an active shooter… *** ~sigh~ Yes, no, maybe, sometimes. We modern Americans love soundbite answers. “Gorsh it’s short it must be an aphorism.” (Aphorism a pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix … [Read more…]
I like this drill for a different reason than people might think. It demonstrates something I’ve been trying to tell people for years MOVE YOUR ASS! Because if you don’t you die. Notice, how long he’s under fire BEFORE he gets behind cover. Notice how slow he is to get to cover. Notice how … [Read more…]
As a self-defense instructor and a court recognized expert witness on violence I have a bit of a problem with this. First off ask any firearms instructor about what they consider minimum standards of training — especially when it comes to legal issues regarding lethal force issues — and you’ll get a much higher answer … [Read more…]
There are a bunch of jpg’s floating around where illegal activities are being encouraged against armed citizens and businesses who allow firearms. Putting it mildly, this seriously grinds my gears. On the plus side, I figure if you’re stupid enough to try and assault someone who is armed in ‘political protest’ that’s just natural selection … [Read more…]
I tell people that if they are going to carry a concealed pistol prepare to invest between $6,000 to $10,000. Most of it in training. Yes there’s the equipment issues (including fer gawd’s sake a GOOD holster). That and gunsmithing can easily get you into into a grand plus. This kind of stuff is important … [Read more…]
What Happens When Someone really IS trying to Kill You I have lot of experience with different kinds of violence? Rather than try to tell you all about how much violence I’ve been in, I’ll tell you the last time I was shot at was 16 years ago. That’s a new record for me. In … [Read more…]