Pre-Combat Inspections
Go through these steps often, and you will be better prepared to face a threat.
Twenty-One Feet
Most shooters know the axiom a knife-wielding bad guy can cover 21 feet in the time it takes you to draw your handgun and bring it on target, but what does that mean for practical self-defense?
Carrying A Defensive Handgun In Urban Environments
When traveling in an unfamiliar city outside of your normal routine, especially in a different state with potentially different laws, there are steps you can take to improve your safety and enjoy your trip.
Be Careful What You Say
There's an old expression that goes, "Keep your words soft and sweet, in case you have to eat them." Sheriff Jim explains why this is doubly so for the concealed-carrier.
What You Don’t Hear Can Put You in Danger
Our ability to hear and understand verbal commands is severely limited when lives are on the line.
Learn to Practice Situational Awareness
As Sheriff Jim Wilson points out, it's imperative that you cultivate the habit of practicing situational awareness when it comes to personal defense.
Making Quick Decisions
Having a plan in place, even if it isn't perfect, is a lot better than making something up on the spot when lives are on the line.
Managing Unknown Contacts
Keep potential trouble at a distance where you can deal with it appropriately.
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