Posts by Chad Winkler
The “Gray Man” Mindset in a Loud Political World
This article expands on our March 2023 post entitled “The 5 C’s of Concealed Carry” as it relates to the many stories we see “In The News”, most recently which…
Read More...Attempted Shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
On the evening of April 25, gunfire erupted near the security screening area of the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton. President Donald Trump, the first lady,…
Read More...Training to Win: Understanding the Levels of Firearms Training
One of the most common mistakes armed citizens make is assuming that practice equals preparedness. Shooting occasionally at the range—or even completing a basic permit class—can create a false sense…
Read More...Instinct vs. Intuition in Defensive Shooting
When using a firearm for self-defense you don’t have the luxury of relying on instincts. Many gun owners use the terms instinct and intuition interchangeably. They are two very different…
Read More...How America Lost Its Culture of Competency
On a recent Saturday morning, I was running a list of errands. The list wasn’t very long and what should have only taken about 20-30 minutes turned into over an…
Read More...The Growing Need for Self-Sufficiency:
In just the last few weeks, we have witnessed alarming events – the terrifying reality of Mexican cartel warfare encroaching on our borders, escalating tensions with Iran in the Middle…
Read More...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…
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