You’ve heard a lot about the fight or flight response. Well, I’m here to tell you that flight does not get enough coverage when it comes to self-defense options. Yes, we talk about it when we discuss…

»IT’S NO SECRET THAT MANY OF US writers are also trainers. We are thinkers and communicators who share our knowledge, wisdom and experiences in an effort to influence others to make good decisions…

The Drill: The 2-Hand Grip Transition is a dry- or live-fire drill that focuses on switching the firearm from a strong-hand shooting grip to a support-hand shooting grip. Both the strong hand and…

Look at the video of the Fort Lauderdale airport shooting. Don’t look at the shooter. Look at the people in the background who are stunned, standing frozen while the shooter is firing. When they do move, they do not move with purpose and they do not head to real cover.

I cannot believe there is still a raging debate (mostly on the internet) concerning whether or not one should use a light to assist during a deadly force encounter. Well, maybe I can believe it. This…

»IN A LETHAL-FORCE ENCOUNTER, especially at close range, the longer you allow the threat to continue to attack, the more likely you’ll be killed or seriously wounded. Even if you manage to deliver a…

The Drill: The Balance Board Draw is a dry-fire drill that involves drawing from the holster while standing on a balance board. Simple, right? Well, not quite. We all know that dry-fire training is an important part of our repertoire, but over time, repeating the same drills can become monotonous.

If you remember just two things from this video, they should be: Protect your head. Aim low. In a sudden assault, you will likely end up fighting to get to your gun. Once you get to your gun, you…

We are well into 2017, so I guess it’s time for my New Year’s column about my plans for the future and my review of the past and all that sort of stuff. You know, touching emotional garbage that…

At the USCCA, many of us are long-time firearms and carry instructors ourselves, so we are always curious about what sort of instruction is being provided “out there” in the community. And sometimes,…

»ABOUT A MONTH AGO, something happened that still bothers me greatly. It was midday during the middle of the week in our middle-class, well-maintained residential subdivision in relatively safe Boise, Idaho. I was sitting at my computer desk, next to a window that looks out on the front door porch.

When it comes to avoiding potentially dangerous encounters or escaping life-threatening situations, we try to focus on things like staying alert, practicing good situational awareness, and using Jeff…