Posts by Chad Winkler
Self-Defense Vs. Self-Preservation
What Gun Owners Should Know About Using a Firearm in Self-Defense A recent Gallop Poll on guns in America indicated that 88% of Americans own firearms for “protection against crime.” That is up 23% from the year 2000. Unfortunately, most gun owners don’t fully understand the ramifications and aftermath of a self-defense shooting. With that…
Read More...Another AIWB Holster
Since Adopting AIWB carry about a year ago, I have been going back and forth between a couple of different holster options. You can read about those options HERE. But because of my body shape, both options were lacking a little in the ability to keep the gun from printing. Through trial and error, I…
Read More...The Importance of Training, Practice & Competition
Recently I shot my first International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Match with a Red Dot equipped pistol. This was not only my first match with a red dot, but the first match I have shot in about 2 years, so needless to say, I was a little bit rusty. The match was also a good…
Read More...How to Reduce Mass Shooting Casualties!
The recent mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas are horrific events and should be a wakeup call for all the citizens of the United States to finally take a stand to prevent these tragedies in the future. In the months and weeks ahead, you will hear a ton of opinions from the…
Read More...Are You Prepared for the Fight You Find Yourself In?
About a year ago, I got a message from Massad Ayoob that he had mentioned me in his Blog Post entitled “Some Solid Advice Via Two Friends” He had read my article entitled “Five Rules to Help You Win a Gunfight” in Greg Ellifritz ‘s weekend knowledge dump. If Greg and Massad shared it, I…
Read More...Jackson’s Homicide Rate is 15 Times Higher than the National Average
2021 was another record year for homicides in the State’s Capitol City. As of December 30th there were 151 homicides in Jackson, MS. That is up from a record of 128 in 2020. In a city the size of Jackson, that means the per capita murder rate is 97.6 per 100,000 residents. That is 15…
Read More...Adopting AIWB
I recently made the switch from a strongside Inside the Waistband (IWB) hip holster to Appendix Inside the Waistband (AIWB) carry. I had been contemplating switching for more than a year, but as a firearms instructor I take the 4 Rules of Gun Safety very seriously. The decision to make the change did not come…
Read More...Rittenhouse, Arbery, Self-Defense & Salvation
The verdicts are in for two of the most highly publicized cases stemming from 2020. In the Rittenhouse case, Kyle was found “not guilty” on all charges. There was overwhelming video evidence (including FBI drone footage) showing Kyle was attempting to retreat. However, if you watched the trial, you would have seen the prosecutor attempt…
Read More...On The Hunt: Bright Ideas for Stocking Stuffers
When it comes to personal protection, one of the most useful tools is a hand-held light. No, a flashlight won’t stop a determined bad guy that is trying to attack you, but if used effectively, it can be a HUGE deterrent against the petty thief that wants to steal your stuff. While, I would much…
Read More...Violent Crime Surges in Capital City!
On Halloween Night WAPT News Anchor Megan West and her family were held at gunpoint by 4 armed men in the Belhaven Subdivision. You can read the full story here. On Tuesday, a Lyft Driver was kidnapped and shot 7 times in Jackson. Violent Crime in the Jackson area has climbed to record heights. As…
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