With the times getting darker by the day, it is important that we keep that Never say die Warrior Ethos at the forefront and remind ourselves daily what it is we stand to lose if we just roll over. “Better to Die on your Feet than live on your Knees.” Emiliano Zapata H/T to WRSA…
Category: Mindset
Is Awareness Mightier Than the Gun?
Openrange Defense – Is Awareness Mightier than the Gun? I personally hold the old school adage of “The Best Fight is the one that never happens” as my personal motto because it exemplifies the two traits I think every martial citizen should have in spades: AWARENESS and DE-ESCALATION. Being AWARE of your Surroundings and Always…
Balancing Safety and Realism in Civilian Firearms Training
From the Archives, 2014 The following video was sent to be by a good friend who routinely trains with a former Spetsnaz member. At first glance, most people’s reactions are the same “This is CRAZY!!”but not until the end where Larry “arfcom” Vickers explains these are extremely advanced RUSSIAN FSB MILITARY…
Are You Adding more “Suck” or “Skate” to Your Training?
I got asked this question the other day by a very close friend of mine and it got me to thinking seriously about my current combative training routine. (and understand when I say “Combative” training routine I am referring to my ENTIRE martial training: Empty Hand, Stick, Knife, Gun.) Now before I jump into this…
Armed Vigilantes Take Action!
Armed Vigilantes Impose Quarantine on Neighbor in Fear of COVID-19 As an Armed Citizen you can NEVER depend on local state or federal authorities to take care of you and your family/loved ones in an emergency. That responsibility falls squarely on YOU. As we get deeper into this mess and law enforcement and emergency…
Another Example of Why Open Carry is a Bad Ideal
To me the argument of Concealed Carry vs Open Carry is an easy one. My main argument against Open Carry is twofold: (1) Even before there is trouble, the bad guy KNOWS you are armed and therefore you have lost the element of surprise and become a target. (2) When you do get into a…
No One Is Coming To Save You
No One Is Coming To Save You With everything going on Virginia right now I thought this post was very relevant reading. When you simplify the equation down regarding the safety of you and your family in a world that is quickly going to hell in a hand basket, this is the common denominator….
Concealed Carry Against a Mob: When to Draw
Concealed Carry Against A Mob: When To Draw With mob violence becoming more and more commonplace, this is practical info all Armed Citizens need to understand. Also, don’t forget to work these types of scenario’s into your daily or weekly drills. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!
The Time To Shoot is When You See Another Gun!
Argentina. Armed Off-Duty Cop Lives to see Another Sunrise thanks to being armed, reacting quickly and using good tactics, mainly moving out of the kill zone (Getting off the “X”) Remember: Training to React QUICKLY and WITHOUT HESITATION is going to be the main factor in you surviving a situation like this. Never wait for…
7 Signs a Weapon is Being Concealed
7 Signs A Weapon Is Being Concealed That You Should Know Extremely practical knowledge every armed and unarmed citizen needs to know. Stay Alert, Stay Armed and Stay Dangerous!