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Challenges in Church Security: Insights from Experience
From 2017 to 2023 I started and ran a 12-person security team security for a medium-sized church in York, PA. Shortly after my family and I started attending, the pastor asked me to put a team together. At the time, the church was relatively new, with a few individuals interested in security but no formal…
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Best handgun carry options for the real world-carry vs deployment
When it comes to carrying a tool for personal protection whether it be a gun, knife, or flashlight we like to sort things using these four considerations. – Selection– based on your intended application and personal requirements what works best. In the case of a handgun considerations such a job, wardrobe, and daily activity /environment…
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Incapacitation Techniques: The Science of Self-Defense
Almost 20 years ago, I coined the term Combative Anatomy—the study of incapacitating an attacker during a violent confrontation. Since then, as a street cop, bouncer, and DOD Combat Skills Instructor I’ve conducted further research and developed new insights on the subject. Defining Incapacitation For our purposes, incapacitation means rendering an attacker physically unable to…
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A reload is just not about having extra ammo
If you are carrying a handgun, it will be one of three types (excluding single action revolvers). Carrying a reload for your handgun speaks to mindset and training. Double action revolver– the primary reason for carrying spare ammo for a revolver is primarily for having more ammo. Although 5-6 rounds will get you through most…
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