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Non-Permissive Environments: A Firearms Instructor’s Perspective People often ask me, “How do I handle carrying my firearm into a place where it’s not allowed?” After decades in law enforcement, instruction, and the courtroom, my answer usually surprises them. Before anything … Read More

What to Say—and Not Say—to Police After a Self-Defense Incident In the moments after defending yourself in a self-defense shooting, your physical survival may no longer be in jeopardy—but your legal survival is only just beginning. The aftermath of such … Read More

Disparity of Force and When You Can Legally Use Deadly Force When you defend yourself with a firearm, the law doesn’t just look at what you did—but why you did it. One of the most misunderstood legal principles in self-defense … Read More

Inside the Criminal Mind: Why They Pick You — and How to Avoid Being a Target Criminals don’t pick their victims by chance. They weigh risk vs. reward. They’re hunting, not fighting. If you know what they look for, you … Read More

Why Your Home is the Most Important Place to Carry Concealed As a self-defense firearms instructor, I constantly remind students that carrying a concealed weapon isn’t just for when you’re out in public. Statistically, the one place you’re most likely … Read More

Can Your Firearms Training Be Used Against You in Court? A common question I hear from armed citizens is, “If I ever have to defend myself with a firearm, can my training be used against me in court?” It’s a … Read More

Top 10 Reasons You Should Get a California CCW Permit Getting your Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license in California isn’t just about exercising your constitutional rights—it’s about being legally prepared, well-trained, and confident in your ability to protect yourself and … Read More

Tips for Church Security Teams Let me talk to you straight. We’re living in a broken world. Evil is real, and it doesn’t care that you’re in a church. Your congregation isn’t immune because you’ve got a worship band and … Read More

Self Defense in a Riot In a society governed by the rule of law, the right to defend oneself against unlawful violence is fundamental. However, the context of that violence—particularly in chaotic, fast-evolving scenarios like riots—raises complex legal and ethical … Read More

Pepper Spray for Defense For those who carry a firearm for personal protection, it’s easy to fall into the mindset that the gun is the only tool you’ll ever need. But real-world self-defense scenarios are complex—and the reality is that … Read More