Light and the Inverse Square Law
The inverse-square law explains why light intensity falls rapidly with distance—and why flashlight reach depends on candela and beam shape, not lumens alone.
Training
Firearms, tactical, defensive, law-enforcement, and professional training articles focused on developing adaptable skills, sound judgment, and practical competence.
Stop Blinding Yourself
High-output weapon lights are most effective when paired with disciplined low-light training. Learn to control reflected light, use spill, avoid strobe dependence, and gather information without blinding yourself.
Emotion, Identity, and Evidence in Guns, Gear, and Training
Emotional attachment, group identity, and popularity can distort decisions about defensive guns, equipment, and training. Better choices begin with mission, evidence, and demonstrated performance.
Weapons For Home Defense
The ability to protect ourselves and our loved ones at home is of paramount importance. With this in mind it is best to understand the options available to maximize your effectiveness if you need to use deadly force in defense of yourself and your family while at home. Before delving into weapons, it is important … Read more
The Basics
I found early on the training I was provided as a police officer was insufficient for the tremendous weight of using firearms in the line of duty. It seemed most of the training was to pass a qualification as opposed to expanding my skillset. Even if the training was so mundane that we stood in … Read more
The Roland Special: Origins, Trust, and Verification
The Roland Special began with trusted advice from Chuck Pressburg. Its origin offers a broader lesson about expertise, verification, mission-driven equipment, and informed testing.
Follow Through Consulting: Scoped Carbine AAR
Follow Through Consulting www.followthroughconsulting.com www.facebook.com/followthroughconsulting Buck Doyle, Instructor Scoped Carbine (light) – three day course Teasdale, Utah Feb 20-22, 2015 Buck Doyle served over 21 years in the US Marine Corps, including 17 years and multiple combat tours with Special Operations units. As a Reconnaissance Marine attached to 1st Force Recon, 1st Recon BN, … Read more
Preparation for the active gunman
This was something I wrote a few years ago aimed at police. With recent events, I thought a lot of this can be used by a responsible gun owner- Don’t let the word “gunman” set you up for failure. The shooter may be someone you know, they may be male or female, they may be … Read more