Posts by Chad Winkler
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 father of the modern pistol technique. Cooper revolutionized how shooters approached personal defense. In 1976, Cooper founded Gunsite Academy in Arizona, creating the first training…
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 the lives of two students and injured nine others. Rhode Island enforces some of the strictest gun laws in the U.S. These include: Mandatory background…
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 to give the “giftee” a tool that falls into one of two categories. A firearm that can be used for a lifetime of shooting sports…
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 be places of peace and refuge, in today’s world many congregations recognize the need for security teams to protect worshippers. These teams play a vital…
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 as an “upgraded” version, a premature leak revealing that all Gen4 and Gen5 models (except the G43, 43X, and 48X) would be discontinued almost immediately,…
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 season. It is a time to celebrate the traditions, tools, and tactics that make this season so special. This year’s whitetail season comes with a…
Read More...Shotguns for Self-Defense: Power, Practicality, and the Truth.
When it comes to home defense, few firearms are as iconic—or as misunderstood—as the shotgun. Its reputation for raw stopping power and intimidation is well-earned, but myths surrounding its use can lead to dangerous misconceptions. One of the most persistent myth is that you don’t need to aim a shotgun. Shotguns offer several advantages in…
Read More...Tactical Mental Training
In past “Tactical Mental Training (TMT)” posts we review real-world preparedness situations that demands situational awareness, mental conditioning, and the ability to respond under stress. The tragedy involving Iryna Zarutska underscores this. She was attacked in a public space, surrounded by others, yet the suspect—who had 14 prior arrests and a documented history of mental…
Read More...The Importance Spiritual Fitness
On August 22, 2025, Iryna Zarutska—a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee—was fatally stabbed in a random, unprovoked attack while riding the Charlotte Blue Line light rail home from work. She had come to the United States seeking peace and opportunity, working at a local pizzeria and studying English at a community college. Her life was stolen in…
Read More...Boondocks’ Welcomes A New Instructor
JoAnna Dufrene is not technically new to Boondocks. She has been a frequent attendee of several classes hosted by guest instructors such as Tom Givens, Massad Ayoob, and others. As a staff instructor at FRC in Baton Rouge, JoAnna—affectionately known as “JoJo”—has often referred to Boondocks as her second home. Recently, a life event brought…
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