Legally carrying a firearm concealed in public is a major responsibility. While many Americans across the country have concealed pistol licenses, how many of those permit holders truly understand not only their gear choices, but how to best employ it in a possible defensive scenario,...
BLUF: People are creatures of habit and routine. Most of us have well formed, positive habits that make our lives easier, efficient and effective in certain aspects. Whether it is a routine commonly followed in the morning, or the procedure you have for starting your vehicle. Habits help us...
BLUF: The Tactical Athlete: Built for the "X" - Life A key goal is "Longevity". You want your body to be Strong, Swift & Durable. Think...
Be both decisive and capable of adapting on the go. This means you need to be technically, tactically, mentally and physically ready. When addressing/combating active shooters, coordinated attacks by gang members or terrorist you must accept the fact it may very well require lethal force to...
As I continue my crusade on faux tactical shit that so many GI JOE types would have us believe, self-defense is not an all or nothing concept. The idea that you have to train daily, adhere to some strict doctrine (that is likely still living in the past), carry only...
BLUF: Are you ready? Walking through the dark streets of Seattle at night, hitting the hiking trails with your dog, or simply returning to your car after a full day's work. Each of these day-to-day, generally placid scenarios--and countless others----have the potential to become...
Before diving in I’d like to establish the Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) definitions first. Paranoia: a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, typically elaborated into an organized system. It may be an aspect of chronic personality disorder, of drug abuse, or...
Choosing proper ammunition for your carry gun or home defense firearm is a matter of real importance. First and foremost, the ammunition must absolutely, 100% of the time, function in the gun you've chosen for personal protection. The only way to ensure this is to...
As a manager and coach at Bellevue Club, I have to say this is probably the most common question my team and I hear aside from “where’s the restroom?” Choosing your first gun can be a daunting task, and this is even more the case if you’ve never...
Have you noticed how many people carry an everyday folder clipped inside there pocket? Do you carry a knife as part of your EDC or on your kit? I bet if you’re reading this, odds are you do carry a blade. The next question is, have you been...