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…]
I just got asked about knife disarms by someone who realized most of them are BS **** Actually I can’t answer this question. That’s because the most accurate answer I can give is “It depends.” There are three terms I want to introduce you to 1- Wicked problem A wicked problem is a problem that … [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…]
The following is a selected post from Conflict Manager Magazine. Full access to this monthly magazine is available to subscribers only. Click here to subscribe. Interesting in submitting an article for publication? Email: editor@writeme.com I am a court recognized expert witness regarding knife use and violence. Yes, lawyers pay me. Don’t be a hater. … [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…]
I do not understand the emphasis in training of ‘knife fighting systems.’ I always found sticking a knife into someone the easy part. (Give me five minutes and I can show you guaranteed ways to take someone out.) When it comes to blades, the challenge is not getting stabbed or slashed — a result that … [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…]