Last week, like most weeks, lots of things happened. Stay safe with some knowledge you might have missed.
Modern Day Gun Fighting Lawmen
Back in the day Lawmen where gun fighters. Some of them got into a crazy amount of shootouts. We think of Wyatt Earp and the like, but just 30 to 50 years ago there were a bunch of gun-fighting lawmen that I don’t think would make it in today’s PR world. They did things differently and against what we would call common knowledge in gun fighting today. But some how these men survived 20 plus gun fights and killed dozens of men trying to kill them.
Read some of their stories and what they say about learning to fight. They have been there and done that.
What to Look for in a Training Class
A different look at training classes by my friend Paul Carlson.
Best 32 ACP Ammo for Self Defense
Do you still use a 32 ACP for self Defense? I do sometimes. Glad someone outside of an ammo company is testing ammo so we can make a good decision about ammo. Spoiler alert: I will be carrying heavy for caliber FMJ’s in my pocket 32.
Heroes that will risk their lives and careers are few and far between. We need more of them.
We lost a Marine hero just recently. Read his story and tell me that it isn’t something out of a movie. Also note, that pure violence isn’t new as the heroics Pitman is know for happened in 1973.
Go read General Pitman’s story
What you may have missed at Modern Self Protection:
Podcast 282 Being Better at Self Defense
The little things you can do to improve your self defense without a lot of work. Easy stuff we know we all should be doing.
Tactical Book Review: The Mission, the Men, and Me
The Military must continually relearn lessons that cost men their lives over and over again. Learn the lessons and apply them to your life so you don’t have to learn things the hard way.
Speed Sights Review: Why I’m Getting Rid of them on my M&P
I got rid of my speed sights because they weren’t working for me. Check out the video to see why.
FMF 16 Self Defense When you are Tired
How does being tired effect your self defense? How can you be more aware even when you are tired?
Stay Safey,
Ben