A few years back, while talking with someone who didn’t know my background, he made an interesting statement. He said that real combat shooters only use “tactical combat targets.” I’m not sure what that is.

First let me say, I love technology.  I’m grateful for Google Maps with constant updates of road conditions, preprogrammed fastest routes, and speed trap warnings.  However, this is just a tool.  As we know, we should not rely on just one tool.  One is none, two is one.

Feeling touch points is a technique for building muscle memory. As you grip the gun or grasp a magazine, concentrate on how it feels. Focus on what part of your finger or hand firsts make contact.

I wrote the bulk of this article a couple of years ago.  As of today, the coronavirus is spreading.  It might amount to nothing, or it could get out of control and has the potential to kill millions.  The only safeguard is to hunker down and wait it out.  If you don’t have food and other supplies set aside, you might be forced to go looking for resources when you really don’t want to.

Students frequently ask “Do I need armor?” My answer is a resounding “Yes”.

The “Family Commo Plan” is not about the equipment, it’s about communication techniques within our families.

What is a principle? What is a technique? Why does it matter that you know the difference?

I wanted to take the time to talk about an unfortunate reality in the world of emergency medicine. Specifically, the issue of counterfeit tourniquets.

It is generally agreed that the most important single function of government is to secure the rights and freedoms of individual citizens. But, what are those rights? And what is their source? Until these questions are answered there is little likelihood that we can correctly determine how government can best secure them.

We talk a lot of principles in our classes, and today I'd like to discuss one particular facet as it applies to handguns - grip.

I take training very seriously and have done my best to organize the classes that LTAC offers into a structure that makes sense. I have broken down the live fire-training at LTAC into three different types or levels. This is to help aid you, the student, in deciding where you should start with us on your path of training.

I was recently asked to submit a House of Worship security plan for a specific location. After meeting with the church leadership, reviewing the building and property, I gave my report and suggestions. I was very surprised with their response.