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 shooter incidents and even violent encounters as a whole. Active killer events unfold in minutes—sometimes seconds. Historical reviews repeatedly show that once the attacker is…
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 described the shooting as self defense, claiming Good “weaponized” her vehicle. Videos of the incident have caused many to question that characterization, prompting legal experts…
Read More...Taking Advantage of the Home-Field
In team sports, the concept of home-field advantage recognizes that teams perform better when competing in familiar surroundings. They know every contour of the field, every bounce of the ball, and every subtle factor that can influence play. The same principle applies directly to church security. Knowing your own facility—its layout, lighting, access points, hiding…
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 a weekend of hands‑on firearms training, confidence‑building instruction, and unmatched camaraderie in a supportive, women‑focused environment. The weekend kicks off Friday evening with a welcome…
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 cartridges. Add in youth rounds and the .243 Winchester, 7mm-08 Remington and the 6.5 Creedmoor enter the discussion. Each has a loyal fan base, and…
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 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...Where Every Round Goes
By Paul Bird and Jeff Williamson When practicing, shooters often like to “keep score.” Whether at the range or during formal training classes, we tend to focus on the number of holes in the target, how close they are to the center, and some of us “shoot against the clock” to measure progress and skill.…
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...Practice Your Discomfort
By Paul Bird and Jeff Williamson Far too many people only hit the range when the weather is perfect—sunny skies, mild temperatures, and no football game to miss. In Mississippi, that might give you three or four good days a year. But if the only time you train is under ideal conditions, you’re building skills…
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