Safety tips from Personal Security Training
Safety is a top priority for many people when they are out in public. Crime can happen anywhere and anytime, so protecting yourself and your belongings is essential. Here are some tips for avoiding crime while in public: Stay alert and aware of your surroundings: Pay attention to what is happening around you and be […]
Parking lots: a Perpetrator’s happy hunt ground (Personal Security Training)
According to statistics, victims are attacked in parking lots 40% of the time, and in approximately 90% of these cases, the perpetrator is a drug addict. This disturbing trend can have severe consequences for victims, who may suffer physical harm or psychological trauma due to such attacks. There are several reasons why victims may be […]
Point Shooting -situational use only (Personal Security Training)
Point shooting involves aiming a handgun using the natural alignment of the shooter’s arm and hand rather than the sights on the gun. This technique is often used in close-quarters situations where the shooter needs to react quickly and accurately, such as in self-defence or law enforcement. Point shooting originated in the early 20th century […]
Sight alignment & Sight Picture (Personal Security Training)
Sight alignment and sight picture are two crucial concepts emphasized in handgun training. These techniques refer to how the shooter aligns their sights with the target and how they use their sights to aim and shoot accurately. One of the main reasons that sight alignment and sight picture are emphasized in handgun training is because […]
Back to Basics: Disparity of Force
Back to Basics: Disparity of Force An Interview with Massad Ayoob by Gila Hayes eJournal: Whether you are reading a book, listening to a lecture or standing around the range discussing recent crime reports, you will quickly run into the term “disparity of force.” It is essential to define the words we use and the context […]
Non-Lethal Weapons – State to Sate
The last edition of our online journal discussed carrying intermediate self-defence options in addition to a gun or when not carrying a weapon. State laws can impose restrictions on possession or use of pepper spray, TASER®s, force multipliers like Kubotans and even hand-to-hand defensive tactics, but those laws vary from state to state. With many […]
Ungunned but not Unarmed
Ungunned but not Unarmed by Art Joslin, J.D., D.M.A. This month, I’d like to discuss a topic I have given lectures on for several years. What do you carry for self-protection? What do you do if you can’t take a gun in a specific situation? I’ve heard many times, especially from students, that they carry […]
NRA NEEDS YOU -COOPER is at it again —- Latest Anti-Gun Veto
I’m sure you’ve repeatedly heard the old cliché: “This is the most important election ever.” The reality is, in North Carolina, it is never a cliché. Governor Cooper’s Latest Anti-Gun Veto was applied to House Bill 49. a common sense bill that would have allowed law-abiding North Carolina residents with out-of-date carry permits to reapply without the hassle […]
Supporting an Argument of Self Defense
Supporting an Argument of Self Defense The thoughts we’d like to share this month started as a discussion about the various factors we’ve observed in cases that make the news. The most evocative reports actually contain elements of self-defence. Still, the armed citizen in question has lost the claim that they were the innocent party […]
Travel Considerations for Armed Citizens
by Art Joslin, J.D., Director of Legal Services Hopefully, folks will begin to travel in May as we head into more excellent weather (hopefully). More specifically, May will bring thousands of patriotic Americans to Houston, Texas, for the 2022 annual membership meeting of the National Rifle Association. This is a great time to remind us […]
