Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.
A Beginner’s Guide To Red Dot Pistol Sights
Good information for any of you looking to start using a red dot on your pistol.
Start Shooting Better Episode 12: The Test With No Name
A fun shooting drill to try. I ran it a couple times last week. That one-inch square is rough to hit when you are moving fast.
I can see clearly now!
Quality information about eyeglass features that are useful for shooters.
Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting out of the Box
What I’m reading…
A very unconventional look at one of the key issues regarding leadership in all aspects of life.
Blinded by the Light: Handgun Muzzle Flash
An excellent article detailing why some loads have larger flash than others. It’s tough to tell how much muzzle flash your defensive load creates when you only shoot in the daytime. Get out at dusk, or turn off the lights in your range so that you can get a better idea about how much flash you may be creating.
Can You Tell The Difference Between Gunshots And Fireworks?
Important guidance for this holiday weekend.
Besides volume and cadence, you should also listen for whistling sounds. Gun shots don’t whistle.
Look upward and see if you can view aerial fireworks going off. If more people actually looked outside after hearing popping noises, we wouldn’t get as many false gunshot calls around Independence Day.
Low Recoil Shotgun Ammo: Better Shooting, Fewer Bad Habits
Options for low recoiling shotgun shells. Two cautions…They may not cycle your semi-auto shotgun. They also perform very poorly against intermediate barriers in a defensive setting. I would not carry low recoil buckshot or slugs if I was planning on having to shoot into a car.
The Attention Diet
How to break your smartphone addiction.
Dressed to Kill: Sartorial Guidance for the Well Armed Man Part VII
“If you want to fly your “gang colors” as a gun carrier (and if we’re being honest, that’s exactly what they are: a way for members of a tribe to signal to each other that the general public doesn’t immediately catch) go for it. But don’t think that advertising yourself as such is going to help de-select you. “
“Well, My Buddy’s Dad Was a Cop and He Says…”
Unfortunately, these myths are far more prevalent than one would ever expect.
Tips to Building the Perfect High Performance Grip
If you haven’t had professional training (your CCW class doesn’t count), you probably don’t know how to properly grip a handgun. This article will help.
Florida Officer Shot During Training Exercise That Wasn’t Supposed to Have Live Ammo
This happens with astonishing regularity. I hate to say it, but the majority of police firearms instructors are not trained in how to safely conduct and manage force on force training scenarios. My cop friends should pay very close attention to established safety protocols before participating in such exercises. As a civilian, if you are ever invited to participate in such a training scenario by your local PD, I would strongly urge you to abstain.
Pocket Pistols vs. Snub Nose Revolvers
If you are carrying in a pocket, should you be packing a revolver or an autopistol?
Toward Defense Handgun Standards, I
More people should be asking themselves this question…
“What exactly are you qualified to do?”
Tampons: For Drama, Not Trauma!
Caleb Causey is my hero! In this article, he addresses the single most frustrating issue I have to deal with in my medical classes…survivalist wannabes who think that tampons are the best treatment for gunshot wounds. They aren’t. Caleb, your next assignment is to do an article about why cauterizing wounds with gunpowder and fire isn’t recommended. I think people have spent too much time watching Rambo movies!
Home medical supplies list
Speaking of medical issues, here is a good equipment list for a home medical kit for treatment of a normal sized family in the event that professional medical care isn’t available. You’ll also want to read about his IFAK first aid kit list.
Don’t forget about dental emergencies either.
The Bathroom Break Kettlebell Strength Plan
For any of you who “don’t have time to work out.”
Compliance Is A Decent Strategy With Varying Results
The comply/resist decision is one of the most important decisions you can make in a violent encounter.
How to get prepared in three easy steps
Grant’s advice is 100% accurate. He also has written one of the more sane prepper books on the market.
Drive On
The comparison between gun ownership and car ownership isn’t a good one.
Woman arrested after attempting to kidnap two children at Atlanta airport
Are you prepared for this? A woman attempts to kidnap two children at the Atlanta airport. Watch the story. What would you have done differently?
Playing tug-of-war with your child as a rope is less than an ideal solution. I think Dad should have escalated to strikes in this scenario.
Remember, you are in an airport. Do you have any tools? Even in the secure area of the airport, I have my flashlight as an impact weapon. A couple smashes to the kidnapper’s face would have likely solved the problem.
MDFI Targets & Score Sheets
Some excellent downloadable targets for home printing here.
Retire at 55 and live to 80; work till you’re 65 and die at 67. Startling new data shows how work pounds older bodies.
Some of you might want to re-think your retirement strategy…
“In a nutshell, by putting in 10 more ‘hard’ years, after the age of 55, you could potentially forfeit 20 years of your Retirement. Or saying it differently, for every year you work beyond the age of 55, on average one forfeits two years of life span.”
Why MMA Legend Royce Gracie Supports the 2nd Amendment
Royce Gracie won the very first Ultimate Fighting Championship and popularized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the United States. I’ve trained with him a couple times and graduated from both his basic and advanced law enforcement instructor training classes. Read what he has to say about gun ownership. At one time, he was one of the most highly skilled fighters on the planet. Why would he need a gun?
“What if there’s more than one person? What if the adversary is armed? If it’s just one guy who’s not armed, yeah, I can take care of him. But what if he pulls a gun? What if there’s more than one attacker and they have knives? What happens if there’s a terrorist attack? I’ve got a mentality that I’m going to try to stop an attack no matter what, but if he’s got a gun, that’s suicidal if I’m not armed. Also, if a criminal is attacking other people, it’s not always feasible for even someone with my skills to stop that attack without a firearm.
Attackers aren’t going to make it a fair fight. They launch surprise assaults; they try to take you out to get to your family or your property. It’s not the octagon. There’s no referee. And if he pulls a weapon, he’s not just trying to fight me—he’s trying to kill me. At that point, you’d be crazy to try to go hand to hand. I have a gun to defend myself if the situation escalates like that.”
A Brief History of Female Rampage Killers
An account of some female spree killers. Did you know that one of the first modern-day school shootings in America was committed by a woman?
Here are some more interesting statistics about mass murderers.
Civilian Carry Radio Episode #092
After some long flights and drives last week, I am finally getting caught up on all my podcasts. This one, featuring my friend Dave Spaulding, is exceptionally valuable. I agree with Dave and the hosts on the topic of newer shooters being completely unfamiliar with what has been taught in the past and how gunfighting doctrine has evolved over the years. This lack of context will be detrimental to the development of new shooters and instructors.
Another excellent podcast well worth your listen is Michael Bane’s take on why one might want to be armed in remote areas (or anywhere else).
Rangemaster July 2019 Newsletter
The articles included in this month’s edition will broaden your perspective concerning a lot of training-related subjects.
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