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Most criminals are opportunistic predators. They select their victims based on several cues from their vast experience of perpetrating crimes. But it is nearly impossible to be on “high alert” all the time. If you are well versed in staying in tune with your environment, the opportunity to pick up […]

Most humans are daytime creatures. There are those who work graveyard shifts or nights, but most of us are day walkers. Still, there are plenty of times we may find ourselves in the dark or low light. Shooting in low light situations presents unique challenges that require specific skills and […]

The year 2024 has seen pretty harsh weather. Billions of dollars in damage has been amassed this year alone. While somewhat unpredictable, planning for natural disasters and other emergencies is well within our control. The first and most important step is planning. Creating and implementing effective emergency action plans (EAPs) […]

A growing number of Americans believe reducing crime should be a top priority for law makers. The available sources don’t always paint an accurate picture and in some cases the data shows crime is reducing. Certain types of crime have decreased, but certain types of crimes have increased. Property crime […]

We are observing a rapid decline in the rule of law and basic humanity. We can easily go down the rabbit hole as to how we got to this point. Save that for another time. It is important to recognize the average citizen is at a higher risk of criminal […]

The hardest question to answer is when to carry concealed. Carrying a firearm for self-defense is not only a responsibility, but for some a new inconvenience. The simple answer to how often one should carry is…all the time. However, it is not quite that simple. There are nuances and subtleties […]

With the cost of ammunition steadily decreasing, it is a good time to talk about what to do with bad or faulty ammunition. During periods of increased unrest, such as natural disasters or other national emergencies, stockpiling ammunition makes sense, just in case. However, at some point we need to […]

To be better prepared for an unknowable, unknown event, we must have a better understanding of recorded defensive gun uses. These are critical incidents where a legally armed individual was able to stop a violent crime by either presenting or using a firearm. This information is valuable to better understand […]

With cold weather upon us, a common question has to do with defensive ammunition performance versus heavier and layered clothing. Mother Nature is brutal and cold weather exposure kills hundreds of people annually. Winter clothing has evolved over the years, but it is still thick and bulky. Contrary to some […]

Is there a need for a different ammunition test for civilian self-defense scenarios? It’s a good question and bears first understanding the current testing method and how it came into existence. Traveling back to the 80s and a tragic shootout between federal agents and hardened violent criminal actors brings us […]