You are driving down the expressway minding your own business when you see a car pass you and fire a gun in your direction. Just like the 17-year-old in an incident out of Ohio, the decision you make next will impact your chance of survival. You can check out the news report of that incident […]
What level of defensive handgun skills does it take to win in a gunfight? Because no two defensive gun uses are exactly the same, and there are many variables, it’s impossible to answer this question unequivocally. However, don’t think that you can’t or shouldn’t train to a quantifiable standard. By studying many armed encounters caught […]
Frequently physical fights begin with a verbal confrontation. De-escalation and avoidance are always preferable to the use of any physical force. Developing these skills is just as important, or perhaps even important, than the ability to hit the ‘x’ ring at 50 yards. Breakdown of this violent confrontation — The following video captured a […]
Context matters and the vehicle is one place where the environment does change some of the best practices and tactics deployed by concealed carriers for daily comfort and preparedness and how one might respond to an actual threat while in the car. One of these considerations is what to do with your seat belt. In […]
Situational awareness or having an acute awareness of your surroundings is invaluable to our survival. However, being aware doesn’t eliminate all risks. Instead, it provides us an opportunity to recognize threats and dangers in our environment. Early recognition provides response options and increases the likelihood of avoiding or surviving the incident. Recently I saw […]
I recently saw a video of an incident that I believe happened in Brazil. The video is chock full of incredibly valuable lessons and includes a fantastic example of a surreptitious draw. *NOTE: I have embedded the video. The video shows a man lose his life, and some people may find it disturbing. Use discretion. […]
