Posts by Chad Winkler
Training Matters: Why Stopping the Killer Quickly Saves Lives
Recently I attended Ed Monk’s seminar on Active Shooter Threats. While it was a church security team based seminar, the focus on stopping the killer quickly applied to all active…
Read More...The Renee Good Incident
The fatal shooting of Renee Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026, has ignited national controversy, protests, and sharply divided public opinion. Federal officials quickly…
Read More...The Pow Wow is Back for 2026
A Women‑Only Firearms Training Weekend Like No Other! This the the Mid-South’s biggest and most empowering women’s training event. The Pow Wow brings together ladies from across the country for…
Read More...Popular Deer Cartridges in the South: Comparing Ballistics and Breaking Myths
When it comes to deer hunting in the South, certain cartridges dominate the conversation: 308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and.270 Winchester and even the nostalgic 30-30 are the most likely adult…
Read More...Carrying the Torch
How Boondocks Firearms Training Academy Continues Colonel Jeff Cooper’s Legacy When you talk about modern defensive firearms training, one name stands above the rest: Colonel Jeff Cooper. Known as the…
Read More...Brown University and Bondi Beach Shooting
On Saturday, December 13, 2025, a lone gunman opened fire inside a classroom at the Barus & Holley Engineering Building at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. The shooting claimed…
Read More...On The Hunt: Guns as Christmas Gifts
The Christmas Season usually mean a huge increase in the number of gun sales here in the United States. Most of these sales can be attributed to the “gifter” wanting…
Read More...Why Church Security Team Members Need Liability Insurance
Recently our church insurance company refused to renew our policy. This presented a couple of problems, including the lost of Church Security Team liability coverage. While, churches are meant to…
Read More...The Glock Conundrum
Austrian firearms giant Glock has officially unveiled its new V Series, marking a significant shift in its commercial handgun portfolio. While Glock would have preferred to promote the new line…
Read More...Gearing Up for Whitetail Season in Mississippi
As the leaves begin to turn and the air takes on that unmistakable crispness, hunters across Mississippi are preparing for one of the most anticipated times of the year—whitetail deer…
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