In my concealed carry and use of force classes, I often tell my students, “I’ll teach you how to use a gun. I’ll teach you when and where you can use a gun. But, the most important thing I will teach you is how to avoid ever having to use your firearm in the first […]
What would you do if you are driving down the street and suddenly surrounded by angry protesters? This is a question posed to me time and time again as protesters and rioters shut down highways and neighborhood streets, trapping innocent people in their cars.
This article is designed to give you a brief overview of some of the options for less-lethal defensive tools. Less lethal weapons are known by a variety of names including non-lethal, less than lethal, non-deadly, etc…
As the weather shifts, it is inevitable, conversations will shift to “How do you carry? What do you carry?” etc… But are those the proper questions to be asking? You may have heard it said, “Beware the man who only owns one gun. He probably knows how to use it.” I shall put it another
Imagine getting into an argument and seconds later the person you were arguing with slashes your neck. Let me set the stage for you in this very quick video. You just got in an argument with someone asking them to stop berating the staff. Meanwhile, you stop paying attention to the people around you, annnnnd
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Taking your eyes off the threat can be a very bad thing to do. Your mind is your most valuable tool. Always be aware of your surroundings. Identify possible threats and pay special attention to anything out of the ordinary. Have a plan and a backup plan. In this video, we don’t see any of
“When can I shoot?” or “Can I shoot if?” This is what I refer to as the “What if” game. As a concealed carry instructor it is inevitable a student will ask, “Can I shoot…” followed by some random scenario that has maybe happened to them or they may have seen on recent media. The
There are things you can do to give away the secret that you are carrying a concealed firearm. With some people, it’s actually quite obvious that you are attempting to conceal a gun. One of the major advantages of concealed carry is that nobody knows that you are carrying. So, how can other people
Summer vacation time is coming, and many of us will be traveling. So it’s a good time to remind ourselves that whenever we venture outside of our home states with our firearms, we expose ourselves to a multitude of laws, regulations, and even local city ordinances. Whether we intend to carry a handgun or merely
If you’re ever involved in a self-defense incident, you need to know what to say during your 911 call. In this week’s “Ask an Attorney” video, criminal defense attorney Tom Grieve answers this frequently asked question from responsible gun owners: “What am I supposed to say on my call to 911 if I’m ever involved
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