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Do paramedics and Firefighters DESERVE to be armed and wear Armor?

January 21, 2019 By Staff & filed under Blog, Uncategorized.

It’s a long debated issue that boils down to the local level choices based on culture, budget, and more. In a recent story from Sarasota County in Florida, Fire Department paramedics responded to a call at 2932 Goodrich Avenue around 4am for a person who had reportedly taken a fall. When the paramedics arrived, the…

One Incident exemplifies many aspects of Active Shooter Response

May 18, 2018 By Rob Pincus & filed under Blog.

Preparation and willingness to ACT is the key to surviving an Active Shooter Event. Understanding how to apply the three simply steps of a run, hide, fight approach is the key. There are many examples of these tactics saving lives.

Lessons on Politics and Tactics from the OSU Terrorist Attack

November 30, 2016 By Paul Carlson & filed under Blog.

It makes sense to try to understand the facts about a situation before drawing conclusions, but at the same time, many of the facts don’t really matter. Especially if you find yourself in the middle of an attack perpetrated by a spree killer. Guns aren’t the problem and I want everyone to understand that a gun doesn’t have to be the solution.

Active Shooter Training Resources

October 1, 2015 By Rob Pincus & filed under Blog.

As the news is breaking about a spree killer event in Oregon on a College Campus, We know that many people will be asking questions about exactly what happened and why. Of course, it is far too early to try to be accurate about any of that. Hopefully, time will answer those questions for us.…

3 Tips for Talking To Your Kids After the Connecticut School Attack

December 14, 2012 By Rob Pincus & filed under All Articles, Defensive Training Concepts.

It was suggested to me that I post an article about what someone should tell their own children when they come home from school today. How do you deal with their possible fear, confusion and questions in regard to this event? My own daughter is graduating from high school next week. My girlfriend’s kids, however,…

Readiness Considerations

August 15, 2012 By Chris Fry & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues, Personal Defense.

Considering the recent active-shooter killings in Colorado and Wisconsin, these spontaneous/flash-type domestic “terrorism” incidents are a burgeoning personal protection problem. Though such an incident may not have occurred in your area, that doesn’t mean it can’t or won’t. Because of this, our personal and family awareness levels have to be elevated and congruent with the…