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Keeping It in Check

Recently, and while traveling out of state, I realized that I have a tendency to “keep things in check.” Normally, when I am at home or at work, I try always to keep things in check, lest I find things … Continue reading

The Single-Action Revolver for Self-Defense

Stepping into the firing booth, I reached low inside my vest; pulled the 4.62″ barreled .357 Ruger Blackhawk from its cross-draw holster, reached into vest pocket, and retrieved the 125 grain, .357 magnum rounds that resided there. With a slightly … Continue reading

I Cannot Predict. I Can Prepare

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You leave the house this morning and predict that at 8:30 a.m. a knife-wielding person will rob you while you are filling up the gas tank of your vehicle. You predict that your vehicle’s right front tire would suddenly explode … Continue reading

When You Leave Home…

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… it begins to change with out you immediately. Moreover, when you go back it will be different. You can never go back to the home you left. While the physical aspect may be true, the imagery of home, however … Continue reading

Fend For Yourself?

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It seems that all too often these days’ cities are going bankrupt. In some cases, and to alleviate the pressure of bankruptcy, cities and small towns are cutting back budgets for public safety. Police and Fire Departments enduring the most … Continue reading

Point/counterpoint – Self defense training

I am interested to read C R’s opinion on this point/counterpoint article. By no means am I an advocate to the “No Training” needed side, or that self defense training is not beneficial, but this article has some merit. We … Continue reading

Cold Steel Irish Blackthorn Walking Stick

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Specifications: Weight: 28.2 oz. Head: 2 3/4″ Material: Polypropylene Overall length: 37″ Thickness: 1″ (Base) 1 3/8″ (Neck) Price: $61.99 (Cold Steel), $36.99 (Amazon) A “walking Stick’ is a fashionable stick that is more than a cane and that is … Continue reading

How do we think and why is it important?

Noticed this today: http://www.forbes.com/sites/work-in-progress/2012/05/15/10-brainteasers-to-test-your-mental-sharpness/ Why does this related to training and CCW? We put out scenarios hypothetical situations to run through all the time and ask each other about tactics, strategies, and methods. Our discussions on OODA loop and Hick’s … Continue reading

Living with a GUN

I’ve long lived with a gun, decades perhaps, and there are things regarding physical comfort, concealing, personal awareness, and other things like “being on the job” that I’ve lived with, compensated for, and gotten away with – and all with … Continue reading

The Maxpedition OCTA VERSAPACK

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“Possibles Bags” in the form of a waist pack (or “fanny-pack”) have been around for some time. The Maxpedition OCTA VERSIPACK is no exception. The constant search for a means to carry a firearm concealed is always a challenge to … Continue reading