Speaking and communication is, believe it or not, an integral part of being able to protect yourself. Even criminals communicate verbally, although most may not speak at quite the intellectual level you are used to. Being able to communicate directly and clearly to individuals who are potential threats is a skill that you should give…
Any gun control advocate will argue until his face turns blue about the drop in violent crime. This is a loose thread to basically say, "hey, violent crime seems to be going down. What do you need a gun for?" Here's the thing -- look at any map of crime in your vicinity and you'll…
Cover and concealment are terms often bandied about in CCW and tactical shooting circles, but they're often left undefined and the implications for CCW tactics and training are frequently ignored. This is a serious oversight, as the difference is one of life or death for civilians caught in a self defense situation. To get to…
While we're a community devoted to the self-defense aspects of concealed carry, let's not forget one thing: shooting is fun. Even training for self-defense or tactical shooting can be enjoyable: a day at the range getting some exercise and honing your skills is a good thing, and watching yourself improve can be a source of…
It's hard to overstate Disney's role in American life. President Johnson praised Uncle Walt for creating “an American myth.” I would imagine that just now most of us have seen the new Star Wars movie—produced under Disney's auspices. The Mouse looms large in our culture, and with good reason. A staggering 132.5 million folks visit Disney…
I can't tell you his name, or show you his face. I can't even confirm which country he operates in. He's European, a security expert, and served as one of the first responders to a terror attack which took place on that continent at some point in the last year—no, I can't tell you which…
Last Friday, a 29-year-old club promoter pulled up to his apartment in Pembroke Pines when a man then attempted to rob him. Instead of handing over what he had, he pulled his firearm and shot at the man 3 times. The victim did have a valid concealed weapons permit. That's when another man appeared and…
I woke up yesterday morning to the news: Terror attacks in Brussels, Belgium have left dozens dead and scores more injured. I’ve watched the story evolve since it happened; it seems that the Islamic State/Daesh has taken credit. These are the latest in a string of suicide bombings, mass shootings, and other forms of ideologically…
Those of us in the US inhabit a fairly peaceful nation. Crime has been dropping steadily for years and we are, in general, safer than we've been in living memory. And while that's comforting, it doesn't change the fact that sometimes trouble comes looking for you. We've talked a lot on USA Carry about the…
Let’s play a quick game today. Imagine you’re a crack addict and you need your next fix ASAP. Since you’re high on drugs you’ll do anything to get this next fix and in your mind the easiest way to do this is to rob someone coming out of the shopping mall. You post up outside…
Two weeks ago, I got the following note from a fellow named Jared Bailer… Jason, I was in your class in LV last month and learned a lot. I wanted to share with you what happened the other day and how your training kept me from what I think could have been a nasty situation.…
Let me tell you an old joke which you may have heard before. Two friends are camping in the woods. They’re relaxing in their campsite when all of the sudden a giant grizzly approaches. One of the friends grabs his tennis shoes from their tent, throws them on and quickly starts tying the laces. The…
