Survival
Will Donna’s Law Reduce Gun Related Suicides
An ABC News article from earlier this week covered a daughter’s tragic story of her mother’s 2018 suicide. That tragedy was the catalyst for legislation called Donna’s Law. Today, three states have adopted the legislation, and many believe all states should have similar laws. Is the law a tool that can help reduce the number…
Read MoreMan Tracking His Stolen Car Gets into Gun Fight With Occupants
This past Sunday, a man found what he was loing for and while tracking his stolen vehicle. Nothing in the incident is extraordinary, however it’s worth extracting some helpful lessons. The Defensive Gun Use— According to Denver 7 News, at around 7:00 PM on February 5th, a man located his stolen vehicle. The man…
Read MoreTwo College Wrestlers Survive Bear Attack in Wyoming National Forest
Two college wrestlers in a group hunting for shed antlers in the Shoshone National Forest of Wyoming fought for their lives after a bear attacked them earlier this month. Bear Attack in Shoshone National Forest — A group of wrestlers from Northwest College were searching for shed antlers when a bear surprised the group and…
Read MoreSafety Strategies While Traveling
Traveling the world is a great way to experience different cultures and food. One thing I learned from my travels is that I have much in common with people in other areas/countries than differences. Unfortunately, one similarity is crime. No matter where I’ve gone, from the sleepy little town in Kentucky to the hot…
Read MoreFather Shoots Son He Believed was an Intruder—Why We Don’t Shoot at Shapes, Shadows or Sounds
Earlier this month, a father shot his 17-year-old son with a shotgun inside the family home. The father wasn’t defending himself of another family member against a deadly threat. The father shot the son because he shot before identifying the target. Merced Man Shoots Son — The shooting to place around 2:30 AM inside a…
Read MoreStaying in The Fight-The Difference Between Life and Death
We can try our best to avoid conflict and stay aware of our surroundings. However, I think there is truth in the saying that the criminal gets to pick the time and place to attack. Our only choice is how we react and respond to the attack. In the video below, we see how quickly…
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