How to Select a Firearms Instructor
One of the unique aspects of Boondocks Firearms Training Academy is the quality of our instructor cadre. Ten years ago when Boondocks officially opened, the original mindset was to recruit…
Read More...Event Coordination Worksheet: A Practical Tool for Church Security and Beyond
I learned an invaluable organizational tip during my time in the Army, and over the years, I’ve adapted it to suit a variety of situations. While this article focuses on…
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…
Read More...Violent Crime: Reports Vs. Reality
While Americans continue to grapple with the effects of crime, mainstream media reports that violent crime rates have been falling across the U.S. in 2025. The DC Crime Crackdown is probably…
Read More...Beyond the Gun: The Critical Importance of Holistic Firearms Training
Recently, my family and I wrapped up an epic road trip that included over 3,800 miles, 15 states (mostly in the Northeast), and Canada. I knew that several of the…
Read More...One Big Beautiful Bullet Bill
President Donald Trump’s recently signed One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) is making waves—not just for its sweeping economic and defense reforms, but for what it quietly delivers to American gun…
Read More...The Sig Sauer P320 Saga
The Sig Sauer P320 series handgun was released in 2014. It was initially greeted with much fanfare, but early issues suggested the gun would fire when dropped if it happened…
Read More...The Many Aspects of Church Security
The previous articles I’ve written focused on what can be broadly characterized as mindset or attitude. The logic behind emphasizing mindset for the Church Security Team member (CSTM) is the…
Read More...Plans for Expansion?
If you have been to Boondocks recently, you may have noticed a few changes including a new building going up, a few fewer trees in the area and some additional…
Read More...On The Hunt: For Artificial Intelligence
Recently I have been “hunting” for a way to increase efficiency with work related tasks. So I thought I would give AI a try for summarizing some of the daily…
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