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DEVELOPING A FUTURE FAMILY FIRST RESPONDER

March 31, 2020 By Klint Macro & filed under All Articles, Family Self Defense.

Seconds after he was born, I held my son Augie, who was still covered in slime and goo. I looked into his eyes … and this was my prayer. I knew he was the best of his Mother and me, and I had and still have a responsibility to prepare him to be a strong, kind, patient, and loving American man, and someday his own family first responder. Read More

Citizen’s First Responder Infrastructure

June 20, 2016 By Klint Macro & filed under All Articles, Family Self Defense.

You are a responsible, law-abiding citizen. You have decided to take on the responsibility of becoming your family’s first responder. Read More

Military Combat Concepts for Personal Defense

January 18, 2016 By Klint Macro & filed under All Articles, Family Self Defense.

We’ve all heard it said that some people see the world through “rose-colored glasses.” Read More

Give Your Kids the Option of Armed Defense as Adults

October 28, 2014 By Klint Macro & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues, Family Self Defense.

Exposing children to guns isn’t about pushing an agenda or creating a potential for disaster. Responsibly and safely introducing kids to shooting can empower them to be able to rationally consider the option for armed defense as adults without the baggage of the fear of… Read More

It’s Not Just Chivalry – It’s Safety

October 6, 2014 By Klint Macro & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues, Family Self Defense.

Scanning while exiting a building. Photo: authorI am a believer that chivalry isn’t, or should not be, dead. My wife tells me that when we were first dating, she was enamored with the fact that I held the car door open for her. Well,… Read More

Raising Children in a World of Guns

December 24, 2013 By Klint Macro & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues, Family Self Defense.

Photo: Oleg VolkWhen I was 11 or 12 years old, my family and I were out of state visiting relatives. While playing with my cousins who were about the same age, we discovered my uncle’s rifle on a rack in his room. This rifle… Read More

Kids and Guns: Three Problems With Airsoft Guns for Kids

November 6, 2013 By Klint Macro & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues, Family Self Defense.

Editor’s Note: The topic of kids and airsoft has been in the news because of the tragic death of Andy Lopez, a 13-year-old who was carrying an airsoft gun and shot by a police officer in California in late October. While the facts of that case are not yet known,… Read More

Is Your Family Safe When You’re Away?

November 4, 2013 By Klint Macro & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues, Family Self Defense.

Students perform shooting drills at bedroom-size distance. You may be away from home set hours every day, evening or night due to your job, or you may be away for a longer time on a business trip or for some other reason. Are you confident… Read More

Family Defensive Strategies: For the Armed Individual

January 3, 2013 By Klint Macro & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues, Family Self Defense.

Having multiple defensive options is always a smart move, but some situations require a firearm. Get one, train with it, and be prepared to use it in dynamic situations.This article addresses tactics and techniques that will serve the armed person during a situation where they… Read More

Safety in Rural Environments

September 12, 2012 By Klint Macro & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues, Family Self Defense.

Crop fields provide plenty of hiding places. It can be almost impossible to locate threats in them. I’ve talked to numerous friends, coworkers, students, family, and others about their perception of security in rural environments. The majority assume that living outside of heavily urban or… Read More