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“What If” Scenarios, Can Be Helpful, or Hurtful…YOU Decide!
Personal Defense, Concealed Carry, Risk Reduction…The “What If” Scenario! Do you work on your “What If” scenarios? In many fields of law enforcement and the private sector, it is very common to discuss “what if” scenarios. Have you considered doing this yourself? Well, maybe your partner or spouse thinks that this might be overkill or…
Read MoreAmtrack Allows Firearms Transport…
Finally some elbow room…but still not enough! In an announcement to mainstream media, Amtrack says firearms may now be transported in checked baggage. Date of implementation is December 15 of 2010. Though many thought it was allowed earlier, apparently it was not so. With the official announcement, train passengers join their flying counterparts in being…
Read MoreCarrying in, Homes, Malls, Restaurants…(Oh My!)
SEASONAL ISSUES WITH CONCEALED vs. OPEN CARRY I just recently read a blog about issues regarding “open carry” in a mall. The story stuck in my head and so I decided to comment and share my thoughts on this important issue. In general carrying or handling a firearm immediately increases your responsibility, need for alertness, and…
Read More“Exercise” your right to carry concealed…
Keeping In Shape Will Only Help You While You Carry Concealed! During this holiday season, yes we are in December now, I can only control my urges to eat everything is sight for so long. This is not a good thing, but it does move me to write on a topic in which I have a…
Read MoreTravel Safety Tips…Cause You Never Know!
You Can’t Defend Yourself Enough When Traveling… I have traveled all over the world for over 25 years and I know there is plenty of advice out there regarding safety tips for people traveling off and on, or those of us who travel all the time. I have been on many web sites, blogs, and…
Read MoreCheck Your Ammo!!!
Prevent problems with pre-use inspection, Remember…Safety First! While many of us check our carry guns and equipment religiously, how many check your ammunition? A recent article by Patrick Sweeney discussing “one in a million” ammo accidents got me to thinking: “What have I seen or experienced that has changed the way I handle my…
Read MoreThe 4 Basic Rules…Make Them A Habit And Live To Shoot Another Day!
If you always follow the 4 basic firearm safety rules…nothing will go wrong! I was prompted to write this today after discussing a stupid accident by a guy last monday night. (read article here) This guy “thought” he heard an intruder and went looking for him with his pistol and flashlight at around 3am. Well…no…
Read MorePart 2: Family Safety, Pet Safety And Defense Against Them
Defense against pets that have bad intentions! In part 1, I went over some simple things about pets and potential threats concearning said pets. Well, what happens when a pet does attack you or a family member? First, I would like to recount a story that happened to a coworker of mine when I lived…
Read MoreKeep Your Head Up…Its A Safety Thing, Not A Snobby Thing!
Keeping You Head Up Can Save Your Life!!! I recently was reminded, when walking out of my office and onto the street, to keep my head up and alert of my surroundings. As I walked out and stepped down onto the sidewalk, my vision to my right was blocked by a decorative tree. Upon walking…
Read MoreDefense Training: Sources & Credible Information
For Safety and Defense Training, Credible Sources, Good Training is EVERYTHING! An on-going issue, self protection practitioners face, is where to get needed and up-to-date training. Once a person decides or realizes the need to be their own first responder in a self defense emergency, where to get help, coaching and techniques or tactics, becomes…
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