From the Archives, 2013 The armed civilian, like the LEO, needs to evaluate his Course of Fire and Firearm Drills frequently to make sure they stay current with the times. The best example of this is the increased use of Body Armor by thugs. Looking at history, one could expect your “higher…
Category: Crime Awareness
Working with What you Got…….
The broad strokes of this article was brought to my attention by a friend of mine, and with the recent post on Combatives, I thought it pertinent to add to the collection. I also wanted to use it to raise awareness, which is, as I have always said, the real reason for this blog. OK,…
Thinking “Combatively” Part I: Get Your Mind Right!
As of late, there has been alot of argument and conversation about small, pocket pistols and revolvers for self-defense. People have ranted that either they will work or they won’t in a street fight..I have to laugh because I think folks (like always) are missing the point. This article is not meant to persuade you…
Find the Thief!!!
Ok guys, here is a little exercise in situantional awareness…watch the below vid and see if you can spot the guy stealing the wallet. First one of you to comment on the minute and second (0:00) the EVENT happens, you get a prize. Later this week, we will discuss the methods of pickpockets in more…
Understanding the Tactics of Terror
“Violence does not discriminate based on one’s age, race, gender, faith, income level and own perception of preparedness level to deal with it…Without a moment’s notice, one can find himself in the middle of the most chaotic, brutal, mind-numbing experience of one’s life…Criminals, Gang-Bangers, Predators, Terrorist and Sociopaths by definition, prey on the weak and…
The CCL “Vigilante Temptation”
Lesson of Colorado: Ignore Victim Disarmament Zones and pack concealed anyway. From Mike Vanderboegh (with permission), sipseystreetirregulars.blogspot Friday, July 20, 2012 You know, my daughters go to the movies. What if Malia and Sasha had been at the theater, as so many of our kids do every day? — Barack Obama reacting to the “Colorado Movie Massacre.”…
Fear
I have been writing articles on Active Shooter scenarios since this blog began. I have made it my mission to equip the average civilian with the tools and information needed to defeat these animals. My Civilian Operator course has specific modules so every day people can counter acts like these. In saying all that, when…
The Batman Massacre
Yet another Active Shooter scenario, the deadliest since the Ft. Hood Shooting: 12 Dead and 50 Wounded. There will be alot to talk about in the coming weeks guys, right now let’s pray for the victims families. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/07/20/deadly-shooting-colorado-movie-theater-dark-knight-rises/
Mental Freelancing
I am a huge fan of mental exercises to keep us sharp and focused in matters relating to security. I equate these drills to dry firing with our weapons: it does not cost us a dime and we maximize our time in the process, cementing the fundamentals. The exercise I will describe below can be…
ID, Guns and the Cops
I have been reading and hearing a lot in the news lately on people being harassed and even jailed for not showing ID when a cop ask them. Like a lot of things in the news, sometimes, we the viewer/reader do not get the whole “Scoop” on the situation that caused the Police to act…