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I have been following the news across the country closely. I saw a report yesterday from ABC News that reported on the wave of homicides across the country. It seemed like in every big city across the country had a homicide rate up over 100% over the previous years....

There was a high profile self defense case just recently ruled on. Unless you have been living under a rock, I’m sure you have heard of Kyle Rittenhouse. He was a teenager, that last year used a AR15 in a defensive matter against 3 violent rioters. While I don’t...

As technology evolves, equipment and gear advances. As we get older our speed slows down and our eyesight can change. It may be necessary to upgrade your sights to help with proper sight picture and alignment. A red dot sight might be a great upgrade to your concealed...

There have been a few times in my career as an instructor that I have received a message from someone that I have trained, that have stopped me in my tracks. Monday night I got one of those messages from a customer. Last week this young family had a situation inside...

The smells and the feeling of fall is in the air. I love this time of year, not because of pumpkin spice, but because of heavier clothing and full size guns. In the summer our clothing is lighter. I find myself carrying a smaller, less capable handgun. They are easier...

Last week we were lucky enough to teach a few classes for a local IT company. We started with an Oregon/Utah combo class and then transitioned to the range for a few hours. It was a lot of fun and was an important team building exercise. It was great to see a local...

As American’s we are facing challenging times. Division, control, and increased crime rates due to failed policies that make all of us vulnerable. I’m sitting down to write this blogpost one week before Senate Bill 554 goes into effect here in Oregon. Of all of the...

The past few weeks I have been spending a lot of time watching the chaos unfold in the middle east. It has been really hard to watch. We unfortunately lost 13 service members, who were killed in action. I think the hardest thing for me is watching all of the lies that...

      Locally the past few months there have been an increase in violent attacks. There have been a few home invasions, one that has stuck with me. I want to dedicate this Blog post to the memory of Caelen Bosisto,, and  a speedy recovery to her husband, Stanton. We...

I don’t know if you have ever thought of incorporating a “silencer” into your home defense plan. In this blog post I will talk about the process and benefits of using a silencer inside of your home. First of all, buying your first silencer is quite the process. They...