It’s one thing to remember to use good situational awareness and make wise decisions about safety when you are out by yourself. Add children to the mix, and it becomes a whole new level of complexity […]

Now that the holidays are here, most of us will be spending a fair amount of time in our vehicles. In addition to normal activities, such as work and running errands, we will be busy visiting friends […]

If their residences are invaded, some gun owners plan to arm themselves and conduct a movement to contact and confront the attackers. That is a bad idea. A more survivable plan is to retreat to a safe[…]

You’ve decided to take your toddler on a trip to the local park. The hiking trail provides a nearly half-mile loop through the woods, over a boardwalk near the bog and alongside a lazy river where duc[…]

After a student has achieved technical proficiency to the point of not needing to consciously think through target engagement, the next step forward should be decision-making while negotiating an unfa[…]

From the moment you employ your firearm in what you believe to be self-defense, you will face some critical decisions. Many of them will depend on what level of force you use. The initial dividing lin[…]

Pepper spray or, in this case, bear spray is not always instantly effective! People can fight through it. This surveillance video shows the improper use of pepper spray and the effects (or lack thereo[…]

There’s an old saying that the best way to survive a gunfight is to never get into it in the first place. That’s very sound advice for those of us who carry a firearm for personal protection. In our i[…]

You’ve lived in your quiet house on your quiet country road for nearly 15 years. It used to be that you never had to lock your door, lock your car or make sure your lawnmower was secured in the garage[…]

As a student continues to grow and expands his or her education, you should address the combination of moving and shooting. This evolution will create a well-rounded shooter. The challenge for the ins[…]

It’s something most of us don’t think about — or, more accurately, don’t want to think about: the close-quarters contact shot. As civilized beings, we choose handguns over knives not only because they[…]

You finally get that much needed family vacation and opt for the great American road trip: a 10-day drive to see some of the most iconic elements in the United States. You just feel like you want to g[…]