Category: self-defense

In a recent article called “Investigative Incompetence” by Marty Hayes, in Gun Digest Volume 40 Issue 8 June 2023, a startling claim was made: “In fact, based upon the cases I’ve worked, I’d estimate that at least half of the homicide investigations have major flaws in them. If you’re involved in a self-defense homicide, you…

If you’ve read my book, you know I am a fan of rideshares for events that don’t occur very often. You can avoid walking to/from your vehicle, dark parking garages, etc. However, I did run into a problem the other day. I went to a downtown area that had two large events. We were dropped…

I took several classes in knife fighting and “edged weapons,” as Gunsite calls it. However, the more training I underwent, the more I realized it wasn’t for me. I felt there were way too many disadvantages and, quite simply, few advantages. However, I enjoyed learning from my instructors, they were great, and their intentions were…

How often is a knife used in injurious violent crime targeting civilians? As showcased in magazines and training classes, masked men, public places, and knives are common. However, as we know from my book, except for robbery, we see strangers and public places as not typical for injurious violent crime. Regarding injurious robbery, strangers, public…

I gave a few reasons why I do not open carry in my book. However, I wanted to expand on some more reasons you may want to consider before you open carry. When I see people open carrying in public, it is almost always at the grocery store, and once in a while, I’ll see…

Several years ago, when I began researching violent crime, I was interested in figuring out the circumstances. I figured that if I could understand if there were common violent crime circumstances, I could develop self-defense strategies to mitigate them appropriately. After all, there is no point in preparing for a trip to the Amazon jungle…

I think it is wonderful that women can access the best combat training in America. Often, women are welcome in classes covering physical defense, edged weapons, and concealed carry training. In addition, women-only classes are also available to help those who may be uncomfortable in mixed crowds. Successful completion of these classes can result in…

A couple of items from Defensive Gun Use (DGU) statistics. Around 80% of DGUs occur at home, and 80% of the time, the firearm is not discharged. Rifles and shotguns make up about a third of the arms used, and handguns make up about two-thirds. However, looking at police shootings with handguns, we see that…

If you are skeptical of statistics, congratulations! You should be. However, that doesn’t mean that statistics are inadequate or worthless. You should subject any statistics to meaningful investigation. One of the many sad things about COVID was how much science was compromised. Studies were written supporting masks, yet the recent Cochrane review showed insufficient evidence…