self defence

Why Marksmanship Matters — Getting Comfortable with Firearms

Why Marksmanship Matters — Getting Comfortable with Firearms Marksmanship is the art of accurately and consistently shooting a firearm at a target. Marksmanship is more than getting off a good shot once in a while. It’s hitting your target where planned every single time. For anyone using firearms, marksmanship is an important skill to have for many reasons. First and foremost, good marksmanship is essential for self-defense and safety. Whether… Read More »Why Marksmanship Matters — Getting Comfortable with Firearms

Reactionary Gaps: How Mental Speed & Improved Reaction Time Can Keep You Safe

Reactionary Gaps: How Mental Speed & Improved Reaction Time Can Keep You Safe In every combative encounter, there’s a minimum distance needed for the defender to process what is happening, analyze the best response, and take appropriate action. In some circles, we refer to that mental process as the OODA Loop. OODA stands for Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act. First, you must observe the environment to determine the present situation.… Read More »Reactionary Gaps: How Mental Speed & Improved Reaction Time Can Keep You Safe

Understanding the Most Used Non-Firearm Self-Defense Tool – Pepper Spray

Understanding the Most Used Non-Firearm Self-Defense Tool – Pepper Spray Pepper spray is a lachrymatory agent similar to tear gas that causes intense pain and stimulation of the lacrimal gland which causes the eyes to tear up. This crying effect coupled with the intense heat and pain often causes temporary blindness and disorientation. In addition to the painful effect on the eyes, pepper spray also tends to affect the nose,… Read More »Understanding the Most Used Non-Firearm Self-Defense Tool – Pepper Spray