Archive for August 2023
Easiest Tourniquet to Use: The SAM XT
A couple of months back, we posted an article about the dangers of buying fake tourniquets. That was followed up a few weeks later with a discussion about what makes the SOFTT-Wide tourniquet one of our favorites. In both articles, I mentioned the SAM XT tourniquet, calling it one of my favorites. Today, we’re going…
Read MoreI Got a New Gun, What Should I Modify First?
If you frequent Facebook groups about guns, you see a question that comes up at least every couple of days. It goes something like this: “I just got this SigGlock&Wesson today. What mods should I do first?” And I cringe pretty much every time I see this. So, if you are a new gun owner,…
Read MoreChurch Safety vs Church Security: Does the Name Matter
Back in 2013, I published my first blog about church safety called “Safety or Security? What’s in a name?” It is, to the day, still one of the most frequently read pieces on site. I’m on a journey. I don’t always agree with everything I said or thought 10 years ago, so I decided to…
Read MoreMental Preparation Can Make The Difference Between Life and Death
As you train and prepare for situations when you may encounter violence be sure to include mental preparation along with all the tactical stuff. If your mental game is lacking, it has a direct effect on your performance, as well as your recovery after the event is over. Something this week reminded me of Jennifer…
Read MoreEDC Pocket Dump- Part 2
A few weeks ago we took a look at one of our Co-Founder Alan’s EDC pocket dump. For those who may have missed that post, a pocket dump is a trend amongst firearms-related communities where folks share pictures of the items they carry on an everyday basis. To be honest, these can be quite funny…
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