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Informal Leadership

One of my favorite topics is leadership, more specifically, informal leadership. It can be a powerful means of strengthening an organization, and it might be more common than you think. My interest in this topic grew as I had multiple discussions about it on my podcast with Chuck Haggard. He was able to define what… read more »

Qualified Immunity Explained: Law, Limits, and Misconceptions

Qualified Immunity is a concept that is greatly misunderstood. Qualified Immunity is not a free pass for murder, law-breaking, or misconduct, despite what many people believe and share. A foundational case I’ve referenced often over the past couple of weeks is Graham v. Connor, which establishes the Fourth Amendment framework for evaluating use of force… read more »

The Nuance of Defensive Firearms

When we discuss the nuance of defensive firearms for the individual we can get into the weeds and 8 dimensions of considerations to weigh. Conversely, it is even easier to fall into the trap of one size fits all if that option is proven on a large scale. So let’s limit this to a singular… read more »

Recognizing A Multi-faceted Approach

An effective defense does not end in the purchase of a firearm. It is a continual process which requires focus, study, and investment. Many buy a firearm and think they are prepared. Their firearm collects dust while put away or collects lint while carried- but rarely trained with. Closed minded people who don’t understand the… read more »

The Mobile Office

Rolling offices take different shapes and sizes. This Ford F150 is definitely a larger one than others I have had in the past. Seatbelt access is simple. The doorway is large and allows easy exit. Spacious leg room allows effortless movement. This might seem silly, but smaller vehicles with larger people create unique challenges. Deconfliction… read more »

Flipping Mags

One thing that seems to turn up frequently is the idea of the exception being rule which creates some confusion among blind followers. Well, Seal Delta Force Snipers do it, so should I… Unfortunately with low information end users who view concepts two dimensionally- nuance of the concept is not yet grasped. This causes people… read more »

Taurus 856 size comparison.

So probably the most common question regarding the Taurus 856 is ”How big is it compared to ____?” I sat down with a caliper and scale to try to answer that question. The measurements I looked at were: Cylinder diameter. Cylinder length. Tallest point from bottom of trigger guard to top of frame or rear… read more »

TLDR: Read/Listen to Understand.

After over twenty years of working as a cop, thousands of hours in training, interacting with people regarding firearms for longer, and being surrounded by all levels of knowledge on the internet – from old school forums to Facebook for almost twenty years, and in person, these are observations I have made which all of… read more »

Ban Sports Cars

The government’s role is not to babysit, manage, or rule our lives. The minute they put themselves in a class above the citizenry, they no longer were seeking what is best for the people- they don’t represent us. They are supposed to represent the people, not tell the people what they think is best according… read more »

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