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Thoughts on Fear

Thoughts on Fear

From my worn out, ratty, dog-eared, paper back (I know…old school) version of the Webster’s Dictionary: Fear (fir) n. 1. Anxiety caused by real or possible danger, pain, etc.; fright…

Are You Ready?

Are You Ready?

Mike Boyle is one of the finest weaponcraft instructors I know. He is a retired law enforcement officer and IALEFI Board member who spear-headed the popular Master Instructor program that…

The Speer Gold Dot

The Speer Gold Dot

From the New York Daily News: “An off-duty police detective shot a 17-year-old mugger dead in Brooklyn Sunday after the youth attacked him with a cane, authorities said. The dead…

Stupid Disputes

Stupid Disputes

If you spend any time around handgun shooters, whether at a training course, the gun club, on a gun forum or just standing around a gun store, controversies will arise…

The NESS Brothers

The NESS Brothers

I have been studying armed conflict my entire life. After sitting down in 1976 with a veteran of the trench warfare of WWI, I became hooked on speaking with everyone…

Holsters are Important

Holsters are Important

Gear does not make the combatant, but good gear can certainly enhance performance. After three plus decades of practical street experience and a lot of time spent researching the topic…

On SERPAs and Solutions

On SERPAs and Solutions

When I decided I wanted to make training a business my kids told me I needed to become involved in social media. My daughter said, “Dad, you have to have…

Instructor Skills and SERPA Bashing

Instructor Skills and SERPA Bashing

My wife wonders why I still attend training courses at this stage of my life. “What could you possibly learn that you have not already heard?” she often asks. The…

Enter the CAP Sight

Enter the CAP Sight

I have long felt that part of being a combative firearms instructor was looking for solutions not just teaching established doctrine. The debate between point shooting and sighted fire has…

THE COMBATIVE MIND: Thoughts on living a lifestyle of safety and security

THE COMBATIVE MIND: Thoughts on living a lifestyle of safety and security

The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense… The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. The…

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