CCW Articles
Ch. 3 – FBI’s 5 Year Study, “Violent Encounters.”
The Offender This chapter focuses on the offender: the characteristics of each and the attitude associated with their actions. This is the third of a three-part study by the FBI. The first published in 1992, the second in 1997 and the third, the one focused on here, in 2006. We must give credit to the…
Read MoreShooting Incident Evaluation… Home Invasions!
This is a true story; what would you have done? On the Front Sight Weekly Blog from Monday Feb. 14, Dr. Ignatius Piazza has posted two videos. One is a homeowner from Colorado who had fought off a home invasion, the other is the Denver Area District Attorney. What caught my interest was some of the…
Read MoreSafety Tips For “Repair Man” Visits…
The Door Bell Sounds…Its The Repair Man…We Hope! “Ding dong!” My ears perked up as I heard the doorbell ring. I quickly checked my watch to confirm the next HVAC appointment. This was the third one in a week, so my wife and I now had a routine down when it came to dealing…
Read MoreUtah Adds Iowa to the List of States that Honor the Utah Permit
On January 1st Iowa was added to the State records as a state that recognizes the Utah state permit. The last two years have seen several changes in states that honor the Utah permit. This brings the new total to 33 states (assuming I can count correctly). When in doubt you can always check our…
Read MoreCh. 2 “Violent Encounters” 5 Year FBI Study
Chapter 2. “The Victim Officer” We must acknowledge that the officers who participated in this study did so being fully aware that their cases would be under intense scrutiny from law enforcement around the nation, but agreed to continue for the good of their law enforcement brother and sisters, providing a researched based platform for…
Read MoreAmmo Malfunctions: A Close Call!
Range Time Can Be Great…But Keep Your Wits About You! In posts earlier on this site, I’ve mentioned ammunition issues and problems. A recent experience at a concealed carry class reminded me of the importance of being aware of ammunition malfunctions, especially with new shooters. The three main ammo malfunctions are mis-fires, hang-fires and squibs. …
Read MoreTeach… and Ye Shall Learn!
Tips For Teaching Others at the Range… It is said that “Teaching is the best way to Learn” and when I don’t necessarily think its the best way…it is certainly in the top 3. When I think of taking students and friends to the shooting range, it almost always happens that I fall into a…
Read MoreCh.1; “Violent Encounters” FBI 5 Year Study!
Chapter by Chapter Post Series on “Violent Encounters” a 5 Year Study by the FBI. Recently we have read over a dozen blog posts of an FBI 5 year study titled, “Violent Encounters” and none of them were very detailed. Summary versions are all over the internet, and so, thanks to Charles E. Miller III,…
Read MoreThe End of the Warrior…No Courage Left in the American Male.
Bravery and Courage…Where Did They Go??? Recent events have caused me to reconsider what is happening to the bravery and courage American men have been noted for since our country was founded. Where are the men who stand up for what they believe in, even if it costs them their lives and livelihood? Where did…
Read MoreCold Weather Concealed Carry Concerns
Whether You Carry Concealed in the Weather! Just this week I was a participant in a radio talk show here in Utah. The show is named “Gun Talk” on AM 630 and a good friend of mine was the special regular guest. When I called in, the question was posed: “What is different about…
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