I am not a trendy person. I hate anything that’s trendy and that used to include Starbucks. I’ve probably been their less than five times in my life and that was when my wife or a friend would drag me there. First, I don’t drink coffee. Second, I could never figure out why it was [...]
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The Right to Bear Arms – Openly
In California, a bill that will ban the open-carry of an unloaded firearm awaits the Governor’s signature. Assembly Bill 144 (AB 144) had previously been defeated but came back around after the shooting in Arizona, where congressional representative Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head by Jared Lee Loughner. Notice that I did not use [...]
Holding Up the Bat Belt
You have been packing that pretty pistol around for a while now. You may also be carrying an offside magazine carrier and possibly even a clip on “survival knife”, flashlight holder, and cell-phone case. All the necessities of a concealed carrier’s life and all possibly carried on a belt. Regardless of how well made your [...]
Running Full Capacity
So there you are with your firearm drawn to the Low Ready Position after having just stopped two assailants who tried to run up on you with knives for no apparent reason at all. Your heart is racing, your mind is working overtime, your hands are sweaty, and if it wasn’t for all that fabulous [...]
What Mood Will Your Attacker Be In?
“Just do what they say and you are less likely to be hurt.” For many years this advice was given to airline pilots, bank tellers and citizens. A few highjackings later, pilots are no longer trained in the same way. Bank tellers are. What is the difference? Moods. In any violent situation, psychological analysis of [...]
One More Example Why You Should Always Use a Holster
We hear about these incidents every so often. Guy has gun. Guy has no holster. Guy puts gun into pants. Guy shoots himself. Just this week a man in Phoenix, AZ was walking to a store with his girlfriend and decided to “secure” her pink handgun in the front of his pants. He had a negligent discharge [...]
Are You Crazy If You Open Carry?
I realize open carrying is your right. And by all means, if you want to exercise that right you should do it. In fact, I’m lucky enough to live in the great state of Virginia where open carry is legal and people do it all the time. Personally though, you’ll never catch me open carrying. [...]
Why You Should Never Draw Your Gun in This Situation
A few weeks ago I got a frantic email from a fellow who wanted me to be an expert witness in a gun related case. He included his lawyer’s phone number, so I gave the lawyer a call to see what happened. Here’s what he told me: His client lives in an apartment building with [...]
Instinctive Shooting
The concept of instinctive or reflex shooting has long been debated by many of the world’s top instructors. With the evolution of assisted aiming devices like laser grips, there has been a new spark of debate amongst those who teach firearms for self defense. But the differences are never put aside and nobody ever looks [...]
CCRKBA: ‘President Can’t Tell Gun ‘Safety’ Advocated From Prohibitionists’
BELLEVUE, WA – President Obama’s well-intentioned Sunday essay on gun rights in a Tucson newspaper demonstrates that he – and probably his entire administration – remains confused about firearms safety and gun control, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said today. “The president evidently can’t tell the difference between genuine [...]
Dealing With PTSD After Defending Yourself With A Firearm
There is no such thing as a one size fits all solution to the mental aspect of having to defend yourself. No matter how prepared your mind may be before it happens, everyone feels the same immediate after effects. But it is the long term after effects that can cause the real stress. The lasting [...]
Indiana “Carry” Bill creates interesting supporter and detractor headlines!
In an attempt to counter the type of localized restrictions on firearms and an individual’s right to carry a firearm like those passed in Chicago, both before and after the US Subprime Court decision in 2010, Indiana Senate Bill 292 was introduced for consideration in the 2011 Indiana Legislative session. Introduced by State Senator Jim [...]
Open Carrier Arrested After Scuffle
Sunday afternoon John Garcia and his family were having lunch at Garcia’s Restaurant. Mr. Garcia was open carrying a handgun inside the restaurant. A man now known to be Mr. Christopher Torres, who has an alleged history of “mental issues” walked in to the store. Mr. Torres observed the firearm on Mr. Garcia’s hip, then [...]
How Often Do I Need To Practice To Get Really Good?
I have been asked several times how much practice is needed to get really good with a handgun. Obviously, “really good” is subjective at best, but let’s try to define it as best we can. I consider “really good” to be good enough to defend yourself under all sorts of circumstances. “Really good” is better [...]
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