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Five Fundamentals of Home Defense Training

December 12, 2017 By Jamie Onion & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues, Home Defense.

As a law enforcement officer, I have a front-row seat for watching crime trends grow or decline. I use that experience to my advantage as a firearms trainer for both law enforcement and the private citizen. HOME INVASION An area of increasing concern is the… Read More

Unicorns and the Situational Awareness Rainbow

June 22, 2017 By Jamie Onion & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues.

Unicorns are mythical beasts. You wouldn’t waste your resources trying to catch one, would you? Illustration: Augie Macro“We must always be aware and live in Condition Yellow!” We have heard this.… We have said it…. I have taught it. The sentiment is sound and… Read More

To Rack or Not To Rack: The Perpetual Shotgun Question

January 28, 2017 By Jamie Onion & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues, Home Defense.

Whether in law enforcement or civilian hands, the shotgun sounds as intimidating as it looks. Photo: authorA discussion I’ve had with students and friends, almost as frequently as the “Which gun should I buy?” discussion, is in response to that age-old statement, “I have… Read More

When Does a .380 Beat a 9mm?

January 7, 2017 By Jamie Onion & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues.

Photo: authorHave you ever heard the phrase “Friends don’t let friends carry mouseguns”? I have; in fact, I’ve uttered it more than a few times myself over the years! The implication, of course, is that calibers below a certain threshold, arbitrary though it may be,… Read More

Diversify Your Self-Defense

December 1, 2016 By Jamie Onion & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues.

Standing on a line and developing your defensive shooting skills is important, but shouldn’t become your obsession. Photo: authorCommit yourself now to the reality of your responsibility to protect yourself and those you care about in a worst-case scenario. If you’re reading this, I assume… Read More

The Baby Blanket Approach to Personal Safety

November 21, 2016 By Jamie Onion & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues.

An infant feels safe wrapped in a blanket, even though we as adults know it offers little to no protection. Photo: authorThe realization that you are solely responsible for your personal safety and protection is an important undertaking. Once this occurs, people are quick to… Read More

Are You Ready To Carry a Defensive Firearm?

October 24, 2016 By Jamie Onion & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues.

Being prepared to carry a defensive firearm is not as simple as just going out and buying a gun. Much more is involved in being mentally and physically prepared to use a firearm. Photo: authorI’m not asking if you passed an arbitrary state minimum course… Read More

The Semantics of Civilian Firearms Education

October 11, 2016 By Jamie Onion & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues.

The media has manipulated language to instill fear in people about guns. Here’s how we can use facts and reasoning to help educate our fellow citizens about self-defense, the Second Amendment, and personal liberty. Read More

Poker Defense

September 26, 2016 By Jamie Onion & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues.

A poker game is a good metaphor for personal defense. Some of the same basic elements are in play, from the cards you are dealt to the bets you must make. Sometimes your strategy works out and you walk away with a big stack of chips, and sometimes you fail miserably despite your best efforts. Read More

Conflict Avoidance: Practicing What I Preach

September 7, 2016 By Jamie Onion & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues.

Avoiding conflict should be everyone’s preference … but if you carry a gun, it also becomes your responsibility. Read More