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While carrying a concealed handgun is important, the most essential self-defense tool is your mind’s ability to steer clear from danger.
July 30, 2013
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Now that the persistent chill has finally released it grip, more people are working to eliminate those extra pounds that developed over the winter through walking and running. While this is great for overall health, folks need to remember to keep themselves safe when out for cardio enjoyment.
June 24, 2013
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Most of us have experienced tunnel vision at some point in our lives, concentrating on one object so hard that everything else just sort of fades away. In most circumstances it’s only a minor annoyance or even a funny occurrence. But in a self-defense situation, it can be a major problem.
November 30, 2012
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I’ve long preached awareness as one of the most crucial elements of self-defense for the simple fact that if you don’t know that danger is near, you can’t defend against it, regardless of training. And since my primary objective is keeping me and mine safe, I want to be the first to recognize potential danger so I can make an informed decision for future actions.
November 02, 2012
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I have discovered the greatest distraction to awareness and, for me at least, it’s not a cell phone. It’s my little girl.
May 09, 2012
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One of the easiest ways to be attacked when out and about is from behind. There are countless stories about blitz attacks coming from behind where the victim never sees the attacker’s face and is unable to identify the perpetrator.
April 27, 2012
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As the weather has warmed, I’ve started noticing more people out running and walking for exercise. While staying in shape is a good way to ensure a long healthy life, I can’t help but notice how many are committing, at least to my way of thinking, a major awareness sin.
March 08, 2011
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Regardless of the amount of time spent or number of rounds fired in training, many gun owners are unprepared for a deadly force encounter—mentally unprepared. The idea of defending one’s life or home seems very simple, but if you haven’t thought it through completely, you might hesitate at a time that could get you seriously hurt or worse.
January 12, 2011
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