There’s a moment none of us ever see coming. The moment when fear hits harder and faster than we imagined it could. For me, that… Read More »When Fear Turns to Freeze: And How Training Prevents It
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This past weekend during my concealed carry class, two students asked very different questions, but both came down to the same answer. The first was… Read More »Building Confidence to Carry
Building Confidence to Carry
Why I Reach for the Smith & Wesson M&P in My Women’s Classes I bring a lot of guns to the range, but the Smith… Read More »Easy to Rack, Easy to Load — Why the Smith & Wesson M&P Works
Easy to Rack, Easy to Load — Why the Smith & Wesson M&P Works
She said, “I’ve been meaning to do this for a while… but then I was assaulted.” It’s a sentence that hits hard and one I’ve… Read More »The Best Time to Learn Self-Defense? Before You Need It
The Best Time to Learn Self-Defense? Before You Need It
One thing I always tell every student:Don’t let anyone else pick out your first gun.Not your spouse, not your friends, and not the guy behind… Read More »Best First Gun for Women: How to Choose the Right Fit for You
Best First Gun for Women: How to Choose the Right Fit for You
It’s a question I hear often:“When should you carry a firearm?” And my answer is always the same: all the time. Not because you live… Read More »When Should You Carry a Firearm? Here’s The Real Answer
When Should You Carry a Firearm? Here’s The Real Answer
Big news for concealed carry permit holders in Virginia and Pennsylvania! A brand-new agreement between the two states has officially restored full reciprocity for concealed… Read More »Virginia & Pennsylvania Finalize Concealed Carry Reciprocity: Here’s What You Need to Know
Virginia & Pennsylvania Finalize Concealed Carry Reciprocity: Here’s What You Need to Know
We’re wired to believe that when we need help, someone will come through. But sometimes, help is a trap, used by predators to gain your… Read More »When Help Is a Trap: Two Real Stories That Prove Trust Can Be Dangerous
When Help Is a Trap: Two Real Stories That Prove Trust Can Be Dangerous
Let’s be real, there are places we go every day that just feel a little off sometimes.Parking lots. Gas stations. ATMs. That weird stairwell.And it’s not just… Read More »Vulnerable Locations: What You Should Know About Transitional Spaces