Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.
The Backpack Gun Project
After Wednesday’s long range assassination is it time to carry a “bag gun?” Here are some resources to explore. Just remember, in any event like that, cops will be looking for people carrying long guns and you don’t want to be one of them.
Strife Happens: What to Do During an Urban Uprising
Pertinent information for our challenging times.
Intelligence Gathering at Protests
Speaking of strife, do you think this week’s events might cause political upheaval? Read this about the antifa/BLM counter-surveillance actions from about five years ago. What do you suppose those folks are doing with all the photos they take and license plates they log?
In addition to the physical dangers involved in the riots themselves, you are also taking the chance of being doxxed, “cancelled,” or targeted for violence in some future action.
Folks, let’s hope the riots don’t start. As these events gain publicity and intensity, the groups responsible will mobilize more support. Violence will increase. It’s the future actions that worry me the most. Stay away from all this chaos.
Everyone is a lesson,
The Charlie Kirk assassination wasn’t the only death this week. Here are some comments on the Charlotte train stabbing. You may also want to pay attention to what happened during this Colorado school shooting as well “What the Evergreen School Shooting Taught Us About Force Protection.”
Why the Sig P320 Controversy Matters for Every Carry Gun
“I still have more questions than answers. But I do think we’re witnessing something significant here. This moment is bigger than just one company’s QC issues. It’s forcing us to question assumptions about modern firearm design — and that’s a conversation worth having.”
Spike Strips – Are They Worth It?
Questioning the true utility of stop sticks. One more useful article for my cop friends: Naked Subjects Are No Joke.
Used S&W Semi-Autos: The Most Underrated Pistols At Your Gun Store
I carried a 3rd generation S&W autopistol both on duty and off for seven years. I was also responsible for fixing all the department S&W guns that broke. Overall, the guns were reliable and held up great. They were heavy and the transition between double and single action trigger took quite a bit of training to master. If you could pick up one of their DAO guns, you essentially have a revolver that has a slightly lighter trigger and carries 16 9mm bullets. That’s not a bad firearm choice for someone who doesn’t get to the range much.
Defensive Daddy also weighs in on the issue HERE.
Making Pepper Spray Easy to Carry
How some professional instructors carry pepper spray. Shelley also recently wrote about Dr. William Aprill and one of his avoidance strategies in Ask, Tell, Make: How to Fail the Test of Victimhood.
Smith & Wesson Model 1 – Their First Firearm
A fun bit of history.
European Gun Culture: What I’ve Learned & Unlearned
An American gun owner moves to a small Spanish island and is going through the process of becoming a gun owner in the EU. This incredibly detailed narrative explains all the steps he is taking. It’s quite a process.
“Needless to say, when it comes to guns, there are big differences between the US and Europe.
Navigating these differences has been a winding mountain road, but through this journey, I’ve learned that Americans have several misconceptions about European gun laws and culture, and vice versa.
But we’re all gun lovers here, so let’s learn from my mistakes and break down some barriers!
Today, we’re going to build a small intercultural bridge by examining Europe’s gun laws and the European Firearms Directive, the twisty process for getting a Spanish firearms license (help), and the common stereotypes that perpetuate cultural misunderstandings.”
The Evolution of Law Enforcement Revolver Training
A little more history for you today. You will also want to read Claude’s thoughts on my article about parking lot safety last week. For what it’s worth, I personally subscribe to Claude’s Patreon site and believe it’s an excellent value for the information he puts out.
MASS SHOOTINGS IN AMERICA
“Accelerationism, which was relatively unknown in 2022, is now a household term that consistently appears in criminal complaints pertaining to online extremist cases, and the FBI has coined a new term – Nihilistic Violent Extremists (NVEs) – to describe them.”
RWT Pocket Kit
My friend Jonathan came up with the smallest trauma kit I have ever seen. I like ankle kits, but I live in Texas and wear shorts 11 months of the year. This kit truly fits into the back pocket of a pair of shorts or jeans. It will also live unnoticed in all but the smallest ladies purse. I have one of these kits in my pocket as I write this. Check it out. You can buy it HERE.
Full disclosure, Jonathan and I have been friends for a couple decades. He sent me one of his kits to evaluate free of charge with zero expectations. I do not make any money promoting his gear or training.
The thin line between safety and tragedy: Muzzle control in policing
Back when I started my police career, it was our policy to point our guns directly at every person we suspected had committed a felony. Clearly, that standard is much too lose. I fear, however, that we might be taking the “never muzzle anyone unless you have probable cause to shoot them” rules a bit too far. There are nuances in the discussion.
“Never let the muzzle cover someone you are not willing to destroy” is the rule. As a former cop, I’m absolutely willing to destroy a dangerous felon who is failing to comply with my legal commands. Here’s my take on the issue.
The Science Behind One Man Room Clearing Tactics: Peek or Push
Although there were obvious limitations to this study, I’m glad to see the research being conducted. For what it’s worth, I generally believe in limited room entry and engaging from the hallway as my default room clearing tactic (absent working with a team). I prefer any level of cover or concealment to standing wide open trading bullets with the bad guy.
Take Them With You – Handling the Pet Bug Out Problem
I know a lot of my readers are animal lovers. have you considered what will happen to your pet if you have to suddenly evacuate? You may also like this article written by a veterinary surgeon with a slightly different take on the same issue.
Prepper Risk Assessment: Define Your Most Likely Disaster
Continuing with the survival theme from the last two links, I think this concept is critically important. Most of you have a large stockpile of guns and ammo for every possible eventuality. But have you done a proper risk assessment? Are you prepared for the most likely emergencies or just the ones with the most severe consequences?
Countdown City: The Last Policeman Book II (Last Policeman Trilogy 2)
What I’m reading…
Field Strip and Reassemble an AR-15 Rifle
If you own an AR-15 rifle, you should probably know how to disassemble it and clean it.
Not-so-Heavy Metal: The Evolution of Lightweight Guns
Tamara educates us about aluminum and scandium.
Understanding Ohio’s Weapon Laws, Part 11 – School Safety Zones
After a brief summer break, Lon is back with the latest edition in his series of articles covering Ohio’s gun laws.
Learn How to Staple: Wound Closure Series by Dr. Alton
I cover this skill set in my systems collapse medical class. For most of you, this will be a more practical method of wound closure than suturing in a survival situation. You can buy the staplers on Amazon without a prescription. While you are there, pick up a staple remover too.
Reading the Human Terrain
Even though I make my living teaching fighting skills, I truly believe that learning this material would be far more beneficial for most folks than taking yet another carbine course. For another deep dive on the topic, read How to Spot a Bad Guy.
Who Do Serial Killers Target Most?
Some statistics most of us don’t understand very well.
3 Lessons From Concealed Carry Renewal Classes
For you CCW instructors.
P&S ModCast 438 – YouTube Ballistics – Misinformation or Ads
An absolute master class in wound ballistics.
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