In this post, I discussed how I keep my identification separate from my wallet. Specifically, I’ll keep my identification inside an armband high on my arm (summer) or my wrist (winter, with long-sleeve shirts). I’ve learned that when I’m in the car for long periods of traveling, the armband can get uncomfortable. There seems to […]
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The Mic Drop Slogan
It is better to have a gun and not need it than to need a gun and not have it. This slogan is used to convince someone to carry a firearm for self-defense. It sounds persuasive, but is it true? Let’s examine it. Testing Without Symptoms To explore this topic, we must consider a similar […]
Air Travel with Firearms
There is an article in CONCEALMENT magazine, Issue 38, called “FLYING ARMED – Air Travel with Firearms” by Dave Merrill. Dave says: In this article, we’ll demystify the process, drawing from the collective hunders of times members of our staff has flown with firearms. I think the article is an excellent resource and has very […]
BJS Juvenile Crime Report
The report is here. I encourage you to read the report. I will briefly mention some things I found interesting.
Self-defense Products I Wish Existed
Here are some modifications to products that I think would be very valuable for those interested in self-defense.
The Violent Crime Disinformation Matrix
When it comes to violent crime, there is what I would call a disinformation matrix. Surprisingly, this matrix is formed unintentionally by pro-gunners, intentionally by anti-gunners, by media coverage, by statistical terminology, and sadly, by an abuse of language. What this disinformation matrix does is prevent an ordinary civilian from truly understanding violent crime risks […]
Hidden Complexity
I was reading some violent crime studies. One of them began with this sentence: “Gun violence is a public health problem.” It is a simple statement that hides an incredible amount of complexity. I do not know if the authors intended this or not. Let’s go through this sentence. First, the word “violence.” What does […]
Non-Fatal Carjackings
The Bureau of Justice Statistics used the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) data to run a report on carjackings. The report covers the years 1995-2021. I will note a few interesting details from the report, but I encourage you to read it fully yourself. A couple of things were shocking. Almost 40 percent happened at […]
The Lottery, Justified Homicides, and Defensive Gun Use
Ever wonder how many people win a million dollar or more lottery ticket per year? I did. I tried to figure out that information. Turns out, you have to dig for it. Luckily, Dan Ma has an introductory to statistics blog and several years ago, he did a little research. Dan looked into state lottery […]
Violent Crime and the Victim’s Marital Status
The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) keeps track of the victim’s marital status. There are several possible values for it: These are mostly self-explanatory. However, an essential point is that “Never married” does not mean single. Another critical item is that this value has no relationship to the offender. It simply is the victim’s marital […]