Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.
Plan For Failure
We are entering some very uncertain times. What should you do to prepare? Paul has some good advice here. Combine that with Daisy’s thoughts about the The Election Pandemic Playbook and Uncle Zo’s recommendation to Always. Be. Carrying. and you will be far better prepared than your neighbors.
From One To The Next — Some Handheld Light Techniques
What passes for “low light training” in most of the shooting industry is laughable. If the only low light work you’ve ever done is to occasionally fire the gun with a flashlight in your hand, you aren’t prepared to win fights in the dark. Pay attention to Erick’s advice here and then take a quality low light shooting class that covers force on force scenarios and structure clearing in the hours of darkness.
Observations from TDI’s Final Intense Scenario Training
In the description of the previous link, I advised taking classes that teach how to defend yourself in the dark. This is a great example of such a class. I’m happy to say that I taught the FIST class the author talks about for more than 15 years. It’s a great opportunity to learn a lot about your skill levels across broad domains.
Protecting Houses of Worship, Part 1
A very useful two part series on church security. Read Part Two Here.
While on the topic of securing large groups, check out A New School Year And A New Mindset — Preparedness For Teachers.
The Five Shot Red Dot Drill From War Hogg Tactical
A shooting drill for your next range trip. If you carry smaller defensive handguns, you should also try the course Claude lays out in Practicing With Small Handguns with your pocket gun.
Targeted: Beirut: The 1983 Marine Barracks Bombing and the Untold Origin Story of the War on Terror
What I’m reading…
Shooting with a Busted Shoulder
Some suggestions for shooting long guns after a shoulder surgery.
The M1 Carbine, A Great Gun For Youth And Small Framed People
I once dated a woman who had a pre-teen son. They boy was very much into guns and I enjoyed taking him shooting. He was too small to be able to adequately run even my lightest AR-15. With an M-1 Carbine, the boy was a shooting ace. There’s something about this rifle that makes it an excellent weapon for smaller people.
Current Calibers: 22 Magnum, “Rifle Ammo” in Handguns
Velocity testing .22 magnum hunting loads from different handgun barrel lengths.
While on the topic of rimfires, watch this short video about what Rhett does to his .22 defensive and hunting ammunition.
Three Mental Keys To Winning A Confrontation
Ken Good discusses some of the psychological aspects of a lethal force confrontation.
Wounds and Lacerations
This article is intended for ER physicians and contains great information about dealing with common wounds. The astute lay reader will be able to understand put into practice the majority of the concepts the author discusses. If you liked the information, you may also find their take on dislocated fingers valuable.
Why This And Not That?
Let’s not be so quick to judge what kind of defensive handguns our fellow shooters have chosen.
New Target Concepts
Targets you can download and print for your next range session.
Shot Timers & Self-Defense Training: How Much Speed Do You Need?
Last week I posted an article about how vital having a shot timer is for your training. But there is also a downside. Can you shoot too fast? Tamara writes some very important words on that topic here. Having a .18 shooting split may not be the most desirable skill set when your decision-making process takes .25 seconds to complete.
While on the topic of speed, does smooth = fast?
Exploring Gun Data: A Look at U.S. States by the Numbers
A lot of state by state gun data comparisons for my nerdier readers.
While on the topic of data, you’ll also want to read Politicized Data: How the CDC and FBI Alter or Delete Defensive Gun Use Numbers to Appease the Gun Control Industry.
Home Defense Setup Basics and Fundamentals
A few home security tips.
Revisiting the Modern Service Revolver
Some industry “best practices” for carrying a defensive revolver.
Unaware And Uninitiated Have A Price At The Gas Station
These “jugging” attacks are some of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. Be alert whenever leaving a bank for any reason.
A Guide to (Good) Universal Holsters for the Average Guy
Usually “one size fits all” holsters are complete trash. Here are a few of the exceptions.
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