Posts by Alan Hughes
Situational Awareness Series: 3 Obstacles to Your Awareness
Quick Overview This article explores the main obstacles that can hinder your situational awareness. From psychological challenges like stress and tunnel vision to environmental distractions, understanding these barriers is essential to keeping yourself safe and aware. Obstacles Exist Situational Awareness isn’t just deciding to pay attention and being done with the issue. There are actually…
Read MoreChurch Safety Considerations for Outdoor Events
As we move into fall, outdoor events become more common. These events offer a unique way to connect with the community while enjoying the beauty of nature. However, these events also present specific challenges for church safety teams that differ from indoor gatherings. Proper planning and awareness can help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience…
Read More7 Common First Aid Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
First aid training is an essential skill that everyone should have. Whether it’s dealing with a minor cut, a fall, or a more serious medical emergency, knowing how to respond can make a significant difference. However, even with the best intentions, many people make common first-aid mistakes that can worsen a situation. In this article,…
Read MoreSituational Awareness Series: Developing Skills
Quick Overview This article focuses on practical ways to develop your situational awareness. It emphasizes paying attention to your surroundings, identifying baselines, and learning to spot anomalies. By improving these skills, you can better anticipate potential threats and stay safe. The Next Step Over the past few weeks, we’ve been focusing on situational awareness, an…
Read MoreFirst Shots: Smith & Wesson CSX
Quick Overview This article covers the initial impressions of the Smith & Wesson CSX, a micro-compact pistol designed for concealed carry. It highlights its unique features, including a hammer-fired design, aluminum frame, and 12-round capacity. The article also points out areas for improvement, such as sharp edges and some reliability concerns. Not My First Smith…
Read MoreBudget Optic Review: Sig Sauer Romeo 7S
Quick Overview This article provides a hands-on review of the Sig Sauer Romeo 7S red dot optic, highlighting its features, performance, and value for budget-conscious buyers. The review covers its compact design, ease of use, and solid construction, as well as some minor drawbacks like dot bloom in low light. Trying The Romeo 7S I’ve…
Read MoreReading the Signs: How to Establish a Baseline and Spot the Anomaly
Article Summary Most danger shows up first as something out of place, so knowing what normal looks like is the foundation of situational awareness. When you establish a baseline everywhere you go, anomalies stand out sooner, and noticing early gives you time to decide what to do. Almost every parent has had this moment. The…
Read More1791 EDC Organizer Review
There are people out there who walk around all day with nothing more than a car key, a driver’s license and a credit card, and feel good about that. If that’s how they want to roll, that’s cool for them. But then they’re coming to guys like me asking for a knife, a flashlight, a…
Read MoreSituational Awareness Series: The Cooper Color Code for Awareness
Article Summary The Cooper Color Code is a simple mindset scale that describes your level of awareness and readiness, from unaware to ready to act. This guide walks through all five conditions, explains why Condition Yellow is the level to live in, and shows how the code works in a real everyday moment. You will…
Read MoreThe Combat Triad: Speed, Power and Accuracy
I’ve been around combat shooting for a really long time. Back in the early 1980’s the revolver was king, speed loaders were becoming the new normal and bowling pin shooting was considered innovative training. My first qualification was done with a Smith & Wesson Model 65. And that’s when I learned about the Combat Triad.…
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