Tactics & Defensive Issues

Self-Defense Checklist

I recently asked myself in what areas my self-defense plan was lacking. What could I do to improve my overall ability to defend myself and my family? After giving it some thought, I created a self-defense to-do list that might surprise you. Read More »
Weapons Manipulation

Weapons manipulation skills in defensive shooting can prove to be a difficult task for new shooters. As a defensive shooting instructor, I strive to provide clients with techniques that can be performed in high-stress situations in a short amount of time. Read More »
Practicing in the Resource-Constrained Environment

Most people live in a resource-constrained environment, meaning they own firearms for personal defense but have limited resources to train and practice with. Those resources likely consist of one lane on an indoor range, one or two boxes of ammo per month, and a couple of hours when they are away from the range. But there are several ways to maximize the resources we do have. Read More »
The Combative Mindset Part 2

Fear is always there, just under the surface, and can manifest in numerous ways. Fear can and has been used as a powerful tool of control by bullies, predators and terrorists. Our own fears can control us without our ever knowing how or why. Why is fear so powerful, and how we can manage it in order to perform better when protecting ourselves, family or others? Read More »