VIDEO – Considerations for Helping an Officer

We often hear reports or see videos of citizens stepping in to help officers struggling with suspects. Two recent videos prompted me to jot down some advice for anyone considering helping an officer during a fight. Florida Officer Request Assistance — In the first video, we see an officer contact someone walking in the center…

Read More

Fact or Fiction – Are Concealed Carriers “Sheepdogs”?

The idea of being a sheepdog is a noble one. However, it’s fair to see if a misunderstanding of that term leads non-law enforcement officers into an improper mentality. Origin of the term “Sheepdog” — I don’t know when or why the term “sheepdog” became a popular conceal carrier descriptor. I suspect it is born…

Read More

Episode 184: Analysis of the 2014 Las Vegas Walmart-Cici’s Pizza Shooting

Today Jacob is back on the program with Riley. Today we take a few questions from listeners before we dive in on a detailed analysis of the June 2014 shooting that to place at a Las Vegas Cici’s Pizza and Walmart. Many lessons to be learned from this situation that cost 2 police officers their lives and the life of a good samaritan concealed carrier. Don’t miss this one!!!

Read More