Addressing Violence
Addressing violence requires accountability, enforcement of existing laws, attention to root causes, and a clear distinction between criminal conduct and the rights of law-abiding people.
Concepts
Ideas, analysis, and practical perspectives on firearms, tactics, mindset, decision-making, leadership, training, and professional development.
P&S ModCast 298 — Weighing Options for Home Defense
The panel examines how household needs, access, storage, training, planning, and weapon characteristics shape responsible home-defense choices.
Duty Caliber Pistol Performance
When I was young and eager to learn everything gun related, I had believed defensive pistol ammo had to be some form of hollow point to be effective. The more I learned what duty and sub pistol calibers did, the more I understood how other options fit the defensive paradigm. Let’s first establish what we … Read more
Multi-tiered Assessments to Choose the Right Weapon
According to me, there are a couple assessments to make when choosing a defensive option. Everything pictured is a viable option depending on task when fed the right ammo. The combination of weapon and appropriate ammunition should meet defensible standards established through properly conducted ballistic-gel testing. Assessment #1 – Destination.Where are you going and where … Read more
A No Knock Editorial
No knock warrants are an interesting animal. In my opinion, they are valid and applicable in only extreme situations where people’s (citizens not responding cops) lives are potentially in danger. Rescuing dope is not a valid use of no knocks. Does this mean all prior no knocks have been good actions free of Constitutional violations? … Read more
How to Select More Proven and Supported Options
I have a bit of advice. If you are looking for a reliable/dependable option for defensive purposes, look at the options that are in use with people who legitimately train frequently. A more simple means of finding suitable options is to see what is issued in law enforcement on a large scale. Going with the … Read more
Lawful Use of Force is Deescalation.
The use of lawful and appropriate force by law enforcement is deescalation. Deescalation is a buzzword in popular social circles and the media. It’s over dramatized portrayal as the magical solution to most issues has socially morphed it into something it is not. People demand deescalation training for cops without knowing what deescalation actually is. … Read more
Minimal Versus Optimal
Where does the thought that a concealed defensive weapon should be small, no optic, no light, and will only be fired using point shooting in three rounds, in three seconds, at three yards come from? It seems people let convenience and comfort dictate, thus making their carry firearm a magic talisman to ward off evil. … Read more
Initial Personal Investments in Self Defense
When it comes to the reality of deadly force application, there is a lot of misinformation pushed by emotional appeals. This isn’t about “works for me” or someone’s “freedom to choose”- this is about the gravity of making good versus bad decisions. These decisions start with our investments. Investments in weapons, supporting equipment, and most … Read more
Not All Instructors Are Equal
Experience and credentials matter, but effective instructors also demonstrate subject mastery, teaching ability, adaptable curriculum, and continued development.