This is an article that didn’t get published so I’m publishing it here as I believe that what’s stated is important for students and instructors alike.
Author Archives: Samuel Brooks
‘Smart Gun’: The Solution?
Photo Credit: The Colorado Sun Is a ‘smart gun’ the solution to crime prevention – a tool that both gun rights and gun control advocates can agree on? A solution that doesn’t violate our 2nd Amendment right to self-defense yet is a safe and secure way so that those who’d cause harm have limited access?Continue reading “‘Smart Gun’: The Solution?”
Unusual Self-Defense Weapons That Work
Photo Credit: Thisfunktional Ever wonder what sort of weapons can be used for self-defense besides firearms and knives? I’m going to provide some self-defense weapons, while they may seem unusual, actually work.
New Year, New Name
With 2024 upon us, we’ve decided to change our name, revise our mission and vision statements, and update our values among other things. I’m going to take this time to layout exactly what we’ve changed and why those decisions were made.
Travel Abroad: How to Stay Safe
Photo Credit: USCCA I’m traveling abroad for business, leisure, a missions trip, etc. How do I stay safe when I’m visiting other countries?
How to Stay Safe Online
With cybersecurity, identity theft and personal safety being a concern for many, I wanted to take this time to provide some tips to help you stay safe online.
Gear Review: BONE-DRI
Photo Credit: BONE-DRI I first met Elliot Harris, founder and inventor of BONE-DRI, at the 2023 USCCA Expo in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I was meeting with various vendors and I came across his booth. When he said that his products can help prevent rust in firearms, needless to say as someone that tends to be fairlyContinue reading “Gear Review: BONE-DRI”
What Does the CPL Qualification Entail?
In this post, I’ll layout how I conduct the CPL range qualifications in Michigan at least. When I conduct the qualifications, I don’t allow the use of red dots or laser sights because I started out training with only iron sights and the student must know how to operate their firearm without the use ofContinue reading “What Does the CPL Qualification Entail?”
Emergency Preparedness: Where Do I Start?
Photo Credit: Healthier Workforce Center With September being National Preparedness Month, I’ve decided to discuss, well, emergency preparedness. It’s important to note that not every piece of information will be applicable to your specific situation as you have to take into consideration the location, available resources and situation (i.e. civil unrest vs. blizzard). In thisContinue reading “Emergency Preparedness: Where Do I Start?”
Op-Ed: The Best & Worst Firearm Brands
Photo Credit: Rock Island Auction As an instructor with over 2 years of experience in firearm sales and over a decade in firearms training, I’m going to provide a list of some of the best and worst firearm brands that I’ve come across. I’ll be basing this list on the brand’s quality, design, reputation, andContinue reading “Op-Ed: The Best & Worst Firearm Brands”