Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.
Handling Patient Firearms for EMS Professionals I: Pistols
This is an excellent article for my fire/EMS readers. You should also read the author’s thoughts on a civilian battle belt.
The Best AR-15 Lights – Brighten Up
I’ve used all of these lights except the Goonbeam and think any of them would be a solid choice for your AR-15. For more AR-15 information, read Do You Know the Difference Between a Flash Hider, a Compensator and a Muzzle Brake?
The Knife Whisperer – The Whispering Reverse Grip Tip
Hock is 100% correct in this article:
“There is no one perfect knife grip, just the best one for the moment.”
You must be competent in both the forward and reverse grip if you want to successfully defend yourself using an edged weapon.
For more of Hock’s knife material, watch Tip of the Knife” Knife Fighting Tips.
Horrific moment Florida moviegoer is brutally beaten in ‘callous attack’ after asking couple to move out of his VIP seats
My late friend Dr. William Aprill had an important quote describing most criminals. He said “They are not like you.” Here is a prime example. For more evidence of this, read Tamara Keels’ article titled Rage.
Gunday Brunch 120: Cities aren’t that dangerous
A message I wish all my gun-carrying readers could embrace.
5 Experts on How and When You Should Start Teaching Kids to Shoot
Some good advice for teaching children to shoot.
These 38 Reading Rules Changed My Life
Pay attention to this advice if you want to read more.
How to get Better
“Today, there are lots of good books and videos, but my recommendation would be to watch the video series that Ernest Langdon put out. Mimic what he shows, dryfire, in your house, and you will be well on your way to good technique. Then go apply it at the range. Once you can do it all relatively well, take a class and start competing. Sooner than you would think, you will be better.”
The Easiest Way to Avoid Mediocrity and Be a Superstar
Being “blissfully uninformed” is the true secret to happiness and life success.
ReadyFest Prepardness Festival
A brilliant idea for developing both individual connections and increased community resilience.
On the topic of survival, you may also enjoy Bugout Bag or Continuity of Life Bag?
The Desantis Superfly – Pocket Carry Refined
The Desantis Superfly is one of my favorite pocket holsters.
AR-15 Barrel Selection, What You Need to Know
A lot of very good information about AR-15 barrels.
While on the topic of AR rifles, you should also understand the gas system as well.
I Accidentally Dated a Barcelona Phone Thief – Here’s How They Operate
Insider information about overseas phone/watch thieves. Useful info for travelers. I found the author’s book to be extremely entertaining. We traveled to so many of the same places at the same time that I’m shocked I haven’t run into her yet.
5 Must-Know Rifle Drills
Some basic rifle drills for your next range training session. For some more advanced practice, try 1-2-3: The Carbine Baseline Drill.
Then try some of the handgun drills Rob Leatham teaches.
The Travelling Ape: What Travelling (Nearly) Everywhere Taught Me about Humanity, Geopolitics, and Happiness
What I’m reading…
The author contacted me after he used the information in my book to successfully survive trips to Iran and North Korea. He asked me to blurb his new book. Here is what I wrote after reading the book three times.
“I found The Travelling Ape to be an incredibly insightful and entertaining travel narrative. Michael’s passion for adventure and desire to experience other cultures really comes through in his writing. If I had my way, would be required reading in all secondary school/ university geography and world history classes. It kindles a passion for learning about other places and will make the reader want to take a trip around the world.”
2023 SILENCER SUMMIT SOUND TEST RESULTS
Great information if you want to shoot more quietly.
Why YOU Should Be Proficient with Double Action Revolvers
I agree. Especially if you are an instructor. For some help with this, read Wheelgun Wisdom: Running Double-Action Revolvers.
Testing Slamfire: Sneaky Advantage or Useless Hype?
Slamfiring shotguns isn’t as useful as you may have thought it was.
OCTOBER 2023 NEWSLETTER
You should be reading Tom’s newsletter every month.
Man’s gun stolen from holster while waiting in gas station line
How many of these cases do you need to see before you stop openly carrying your pistol in an urban environment?
The ‘Three Cs’ of a Self-Defense Mindset
“There are reasons that, in the wake of a chaotic event or dangerous situation, some people simply fall apart amid crisis while other people thrive. Outwardly, we like to say think this is based largely on personality types “weak vs strong,” “passive vs dominant,” etc. The reality is that this doesn’t just happen. People who are able to bring order to a such an event or fight through the fear and panic do so because the brain says,” Ah, I have been here before,” or draws enough comparative similarities from any number of prior events that you can now act.”
True Stories from Expert Witnesses: The Worst Cases We’ve Worked
I consulted on the Michigan case John first mentions. What a mess. Pay attention to what they say in this video to make it a bit easier to prevail in the aftermath of your next shooting.
Do Criminals Target a Specific Age Group?
Useful crime stats for those of you who are getting up in years like I am.
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