Utah Concealed Carry and Ongoing Personal Protection Education and Training

Some Flash Mobs Turn Violent…Surprised? As of recent events, from the news reports to the web reports, there is a new “Gang Tactic” that is becoming more prominent and obtrusive in our society as a whole; Flash Mobs.  I know that since the news decided to do a report on this juvenile and ridiculous teenage [...]

Dry Fire Techniques and Further Thoughts In an early article, Dry Practice or Dry Fire was addressed in some detail.  In the past few weeks, some more items concerning dry fire have come to my attention through reading and watching satellite programs. In the earlier piece it was mentioned that you’ll need a safe backstop [...]

Some Points of Self-Defense You Need To Consider… From teaching self-defense courses for many years and studying what happens in self-defense situations, I discovered what I call the “Dirty Little Secrets”.  This is information that often is not taught, shared or discovered, and in some cases deliberately left out of training. The three points I [...]

What Dry “Practice” or “Dry Fire” Can Do To Your Performance/Preparation I love the satellite TV service we have at our house, as well as the DVR recorder.  It affords me an opportunity to catch programs that otherwise are missed.  There are a number of TV programs directed towards firearms and self-defense subjects, one of [...]

The Ready Kit Can Put You, And Your Family, In A Safer Position Against Criminals! Since the creation of the “Defense Actions Ready Kit” referred to as the “Ready Kit”, (also known as D.A.R.K.) I have spoken to many people about what it is and why it’s important. The one thing I have found is [...]

Perception – Its Role in the Violent Encounter This chapter is about a specific thing; Perception!  The focus is on three points in particular: An overview of a current theory about the way in which human beings perceive their environment. An explanation of how the perceptions of the officer and offender at the crime scene [...]

According to Massad Ayoob, the Commandments of Concealed Carry! Most, in the civilized world, are familiar with the Biblical 10 Commandments.  I’d like to review another set of commandments that pertains to concealed carry as written in several sources by author and expert Massad Ayoob.  I have seen this in several articles and a couple [...]

Racing Technology…Taking Guns to a Whole New Level Some of you reading this title may be wondering what I am talking about or referring to? Well before I get deep into the subject matter let me first touch on something I am always excited about. As a person who is always striving to learn more [...]

Guns can be intimidating; Proper firearm instruction can go a long way… Often as a trainer, I get the great opportunity to work with people who have never shot much before and would be categorized as a first-time shooter.  At the request of a local shooting range, I recently contacted a young mother who wanted [...]

My Gun Won’t Fire…What Am I Missing In My Practice Sessions? As a firearms instructor, I along with others, often see gun stoppages in practice or qualification.  While reading an article by Massod Ayoob in the October 2008 issue of Guns and Weapons for Law Enforcement I was reminded again for the importance of knowing [...]