This is not the first time I have written about this issue, but here I seek to give it a full treatment for your consideration. There are essentially two groups of people who may read this: those of you who have indeed accepted that violence can come into your life, and those that have given […]
The Grey Man Concept and Clothing Choice
“One who excels as a warrior does not appear formidable” – Lao Tzu There is a concept known as “grey man” that is discussed extensively within self-defense and tactical circles and it generally suggests that blending in with your surroundings and not standing out is beneficial: be the “grey man.” We don’t want to stand […]
[VIDEO] In A Bad Situation, Could You Actually Pull The Trigger?
When talking about personal defense, many people say, “But I Could Never Shoot Someone.” This video explains the difference between people like that and those who carry a gun everyday. It also explains the mindset of a criminal. In line with this video from TheFireArmGuy, we pose the question that we’ve posed before; as a […]
[SCENARIO] Two Unarmed Men Attack; Should You Draw Your Firearm?
One of the main issues when carrying a gun is trying to figure out what is appropriate when faced with a dangerous situation. One’s perception of danger may be different than another’s perception however the bottom line is that we all need to walk away from the situation alive. The question explored in this interview […]
[VIDEO] How Much Does Situational Awareness Matter? Put Your Phone Down And Find Out Here
Too often we find ourselves sucked into the black hole of our phones. Whether it be a social media post, texting our friends or looking for directions and that makes us vulnerable to criminals. Awareness is our biggest ally when it comes to avoiding a deadly encounter. In this Episode of Finding Fearless join Jenn […]
How To Remove Rust From A Handgun
Most modern firearms are anodized with a coating that protects against surface rust from forming. However, even anodized and blued surfaces have their limit. In this article, we’ll talk about some simple strategies to removing surface rust from a handgun. 3 Things To Avoid When Removing Rust From A Handgun There’s a lot of misconceptions […]
Guns With External Safeties: Are They Necessary For Concealed Carry?
Handgun manufacturers often produce a handgun with an optional external safety. This is mostly for legal reasons as a few states are highly restrictive about what handguns its citizens can buy. Most times when this happens, a handgun manufacturer will also produce that same model of pistol without an external safety. Another reason for external […]
Can Laser Sights Help Shot Grouping And Target Acquisition?
Accuracy and speed — two valuable components of prevailing in any defensive gun use situation. A big question we get asked is whether or not laser sights help improve either. For those who may not be familiar, there are quite a few aftermarket laser sights that can be installed in a variety of positions on […]
Working And Loaded: How To Conceal A Firearm On The Job
You have a license to carry a concealed handgun, now you want to carry it with you everywhere. That’s great! Carrying a handgun onto someone else’s private property — i.e. your place of employment — brings with it some additional questions. NOTE: I’m going off of my own experience dealing with multiple different employers and […]