Tag: Concealed Carry
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What to say to a 911 operator after a self-defense incident
in LegalYou defend yourself. The threat is down. Now you have a phone in your hand and a decision to make. What you say in the next few minutes can matter more than what you did in the seconds before it. Two well-known self-defense law firms, Armed Attorneys and Attorneys On Retainer, put out video after…
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Principles of Personal Defense by Jeff Cooper
in BooksThe core value of Principles of Personal Defense lies in the mental and psychological preparation for personal combat. Cooper identifies seven key attributes that form the bedrock of survival. Instead of focusing solely on gear, he posits that the mind is the primary weapon. The 80% of value comes from cultivating these seven traits to…
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Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self-Defense
Massad Ayoob’s “Deadly Force” is the gold standard for understanding the legal and practical realities of lethal force. The 20% of information that provides 80% of value is the “Ability, Opportunity, Jeopardy” triad (AOJ) and the understanding that legal justification is not just about intent, but the objective presence of these three factors. 5-7 High-Impact…
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Concealed Carry vs Open Carry
Texas lets you carry a handgun in the open or under a shirt, with no license. The law settled that in 2021. It left one question for you: which method fits your life? The answer depends on risk, mindset, and what you want your gun to do for you. Who Allowed Concealed Carry Before Texas…
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Is the FBI Undercounting How Often Armed Citizens Stop Active Shooters?
“Good guy with a gun” gets mocked as a talking point more than it gets examined as a claim. A new analysis from the Crime Prevention Research Center argues the mockery rests on bad math. The claim The FBI’s own active shooter data, covering 2014 through 2021, counted 252 incidents and credited armed citizens with…
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How to Choose a Holster
in GearNew shooters ask me about guns first, when they should be asking about holsters. A great pistol in a bad holster is more dangerous than a mediocre pistol in a good holster. If you’re serious about carrying, the holster isn’t an accessory. It’s safety equipment. Rule One: It Has to Cover the Trigger Guard, Fully,…
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On Combat by Dave Grossman
The core 20% of On Combat revolves around understanding the physiological and psychological “system hijack” that occurs during lethal stress. If you master your understanding of how your body reacts (HR zones, perceptual distortion), you gain 80% of the required tactical advantage. High-Impact Takeaways Practical Application
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Armed Response by David Kenik
in BooksArmed Response by David Kenik serves as a foundational roadmap for the citizen who chooses to carry a firearm. The core 20% of the book, which provides 80% of the practical value, focuses on three pillars: the legal and psychological burden of lethal force, the necessity of realistic training, and the holistic preparation required for…
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Dry Fire Practice – Why It Works and Won’t Hurt Your Gun
in TrainingI get the same question at almost every class: “How do I get better without spending a fortune on ammo?” My answer is always the same. Dry fire. Dry fire means practicing your draw, your sight picture, and your trigger press with an unloaded gun. No range trip. No ammo bill. No noise. Just you,…
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Impact of Gun Law Changes: DOJ’s Position on Buffer Zones
Most of the time, when the federal government weighs in on a Second Amendment case, it’s a friend-of-the-court brief filed months after everyone else has already picked sides. On August 4, the Department of Justice skipped that step entirely and sued a local government directly. That doesn’t happen often, and it’s worth understanding why. How…