I hear this statement with some regularity from some of my students and the folks who comment on the articles I post in the context of apprehending a criminal suspect.  Have you ever actually tried to hold someone on the ground when they don’t want to be held?  It’s not as easy as...
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   New York Reload: Does It Work? I’d encourage you to put yourself on the shot timer and try drills like this.  It isn’t always a clear cut answer and it really depends on where you...
Amazon has a tremendous number of FREE ebooks on their website.  You can find thousands of free kindle books on Amazon’s site every day.  These books can be downloaded to a Kindle reader or a free App on your phone or personal computer.  Even if you don’t have a Kindle, you can download...
If your social media feed looks anything like mine, you’ve been deluged with photos, videos, memes, and speculation regarding the failed assassination attempt against former president Trump.  Among my friend group (a lot of cops and firearms instructors) the primary shared discussion has been about the poor weapon handling displayed by a certain...
This is a guest article from Dr. Lauren Pugliese, a DVM and board-certified veterinary surgeon.  Readers contacted Lauren after her previous articles and requested a similar article about treating injuries in cats.  I cover lots of trauma medical techniques (for people) on the blog.  Here is some knowledge about our furry friends.  -Greg   Dr. Lauren...