Ah Chicago
Police chief's secret meeting with gang leaders
Chicago had a busy weekend
Monday, August 30, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Like he would follow the rules
18, was rolling a joint with his left hand and spinning a .38-caliber revolver in his right.
18, was rolling a joint with his left hand and spinning a .38-caliber revolver in his right.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Pretty quiet compared to 50 years ago
During the day, there were reports of at least 100 shootings, stabbings and acts of vandalism.
During the day, there were reports of at least 100 shootings, stabbings and acts of vandalism.
Samuel Adams would likely kick Sam Adams butt
The MAIG Mayor of Portland wants to enact useless laws to stop illegal gun use,
His 5 point plan:
1. Curfews
2. Penalties for children being able to access guns
3. Penalties for not reporting a stolen gun
4. Increased penalties for illegal guns
And my favorite:
5. Exclude convicted violaters from high crime neighorhoods, so they can move to your neighorhood
The MAIG Mayor of Portland wants to enact useless laws to stop illegal gun use,
His 5 point plan:
1. Curfews
2. Penalties for children being able to access guns
3. Penalties for not reporting a stolen gun
4. Increased penalties for illegal guns
And my favorite:
5. Exclude convicted violaters from high crime neighorhoods, so they can move to your neighorhood
Monday, August 23, 2010
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
Some interesting classes last weekend
The CUES For the Armed Citizen, focused on body language, facial expressions, to use as, well cues to possible motives of people we encounter. There was even a section on spotting suicide bombers.
The Trauma Self Care course taught what and how the student could treat themselves for trauma injury, such as gunshot wounds.
The Defensive Knife course, focused on how to evade, and disarm, and how to use a knife in self defense, including several force on force scenarios, once again proving you do need some space to use a gun, when it's in your face you'll have to resort to empty hands tactics, as there will be no time to get the gun out.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
The Physiology of the Grip
Sight alignment, and trigger control are fine, but you can't overlook the grip
Sight alignment, and trigger control are fine, but you can't overlook the grip
I want to thank Pat Sharp
For proving my point, that active shooters do not do well when the intended victims are also armed.
I'm grateful he didn't go to the nearby college, or somewhere that people were not armed.
But the 5-0 is always going to have guns in the workplace, and for the most part will always be able to stop idiots like this before there is a body count.
Update: He was certified by the State of Texas to work in law enforcement, and he killed himself
For proving my point, that active shooters do not do well when the intended victims are also armed.
I'm grateful he didn't go to the nearby college, or somewhere that people were not armed.
But the 5-0 is always going to have guns in the workplace, and for the most part will always be able to stop idiots like this before there is a body count.
Update: He was certified by the State of Texas to work in law enforcement, and he killed himself
A WTF Moment
Court rules in favor of liars
Every want a be hero will come out of the woodwork now............
Court rules in favor of liars
Every want a be hero will come out of the woodwork now............
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Yeah What he said.....
From an email
A technical description of the Entabulator.
Take a minute for this one. THIS IS CONSIDERED A MASTERPIECE OF techno-babble.
YOU WILL LOVE IT. I BELIEVE IT PRE-DATES THE FLUXCAPACITOR.
Before watching the video clip, read the background below. Several years ago, Rockwell International decided to get into the heavy duty transmission business. They were getting ready to tape their first introductory video. As a warm up, the professional narrator began with what has become a legend within the training industry. This man should have won an academy award for his stellar performance. Now remember, this is strictly off-the-cuff; nothing is written down. I think you will enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime performance from this gentleman.
From an email
A technical description of the Entabulator.
Take a minute for this one. THIS IS CONSIDERED A MASTERPIECE OF techno-babble.
YOU WILL LOVE IT. I BELIEVE IT PRE-DATES THE FLUXCAPACITOR.
Before watching the video clip, read the background below. Several years ago, Rockwell International decided to get into the heavy duty transmission business. They were getting ready to tape their first introductory video. As a warm up, the professional narrator began with what has become a legend within the training industry. This man should have won an academy award for his stellar performance. Now remember, this is strictly off-the-cuff; nothing is written down. I think you will enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime performance from this gentleman.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Ammo Surplus ??
I haven't seen it around here
Stockage in some calibers seems to be back to normal, and prices seem to be adjusting, down a bit, not what they were before the rush.
I haven't seen it around here
Stockage in some calibers seems to be back to normal, and prices seem to be adjusting, down a bit, not what they were before the rush.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Obama endorses Mosque at 9/11 site
"Obama said that Ramadan is a reminder that Islam has always been part of America.
"The first Muslim ambassador to the United States, from Tunisia, was hosted by President Jefferson, who arranged a sunset dinner for his guest because it was Ramadan"
Thomas Jeffersons view on Islam
"Obama said that Ramadan is a reminder that Islam has always been part of America.
"The first Muslim ambassador to the United States, from Tunisia, was hosted by President Jefferson, who arranged a sunset dinner for his guest because it was Ramadan"
Thomas Jeffersons view on Islam
Friday, August 13, 2010
The same could be said about cars
All occupations have hazards, and with somewhere around 70,000 Instructors, there may be an accident from time to time, in a two year period, two NRA Instructors have wounded students, the one referred to in the article, and one in Michigan. Yes both were avoidable, but that is why we call them accidents.
NRA states that about 750,000 people a year take training from an NRA Instructor, and their safety record far surpasses LE training.
Dennis ask "What Can We Learn?", well Instructors are human too, and once in a great while screw up.
Of course Dennis is also simple minded, in that he thinks guns are complicated mechanisms and the slightest mistake will result in an accident. He really shouldn't drive.
In 2009 the US Fleet was 246 million cars in 2009 33,963 people died in auto accidents, down from 37,261 in 2008 (Of course over 14 million people being unemployed it only makes sense that fewer people were on the road everyday)
There were nearly 6,420,000 auto accidents in the United States in 2005. 2.9 million people were injured and 42,636 people killed.
In 2006 Gary Kleck estimated there were 288 million guns in the USA with about 4 million added each year (Taking in account 2009 sales near 14 million, it would be safe to safe to say well over 300 million guns)
2006, there were 30,896 deaths from firearms, distributed as follows by mode of death:
Suicide 16,883;
Homicide 12,791;
Accident 642;
Legal Intervention 360
There were around 200,000 injured
So there are 50 million more guns, than cars, yet the injury rate is 15 times higher with cars, the accidental death rate is over 50 times higher with cars
The number of unintentional deaths from firearms declined 80% from 1997 to 2002 Likely due to all those Instructors giving safety training.
So what can we learn?, We learn we are a lot safer in a class with an NRA Instructor, than we were getting there, or going home; and Dennis is grasping at straws.
All occupations have hazards, and with somewhere around 70,000 Instructors, there may be an accident from time to time, in a two year period, two NRA Instructors have wounded students, the one referred to in the article, and one in Michigan. Yes both were avoidable, but that is why we call them accidents.
NRA states that about 750,000 people a year take training from an NRA Instructor, and their safety record far surpasses LE training.
Dennis ask "What Can We Learn?", well Instructors are human too, and once in a great while screw up.
Of course Dennis is also simple minded, in that he thinks guns are complicated mechanisms and the slightest mistake will result in an accident. He really shouldn't drive.
In 2009 the US Fleet was 246 million cars in 2009 33,963 people died in auto accidents, down from 37,261 in 2008 (Of course over 14 million people being unemployed it only makes sense that fewer people were on the road everyday)
There were nearly 6,420,000 auto accidents in the United States in 2005. 2.9 million people were injured and 42,636 people killed.
In 2006 Gary Kleck estimated there were 288 million guns in the USA with about 4 million added each year (Taking in account 2009 sales near 14 million, it would be safe to safe to say well over 300 million guns)
2006, there were 30,896 deaths from firearms, distributed as follows by mode of death:
Suicide 16,883;
Homicide 12,791;
Accident 642;
Legal Intervention 360
There were around 200,000 injured
So there are 50 million more guns, than cars, yet the injury rate is 15 times higher with cars, the accidental death rate is over 50 times higher with cars
The number of unintentional deaths from firearms declined 80% from 1997 to 2002 Likely due to all those Instructors giving safety training.
So what can we learn?, We learn we are a lot safer in a class with an NRA Instructor, than we were getting there, or going home; and Dennis is grasping at straws.
Bad Guy looses gun to victim
It is the size of the fight in the dog, not the size of the dog in the fight
It is the size of the fight in the dog, not the size of the dog in the fight
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Since When is there a limit on how many guns we own???
More than 100 firearms were removed from this home on Auburn Street.
Neighbors say even though the weapons may be legal, they still pose a security threat to their neighborhood.
Woods' says, "even if he's a registered gun owner or not, that just seems like its too many rifles."
More than 100 firearms were removed from this home on Auburn Street.
Neighbors say even though the weapons may be legal, they still pose a security threat to their neighborhood.
Woods' says, "even if he's a registered gun owner or not, that just seems like its too many rifles."
"That's a good law," Arpaio said this week.
2 weeks into the law, and blood is not flowing in the streets
2 weeks into the law, and blood is not flowing in the streets
Headline Should have been "PSH in PA"
The presence of 2 guns, turns into road closures & a standoff between SWAT, and an empty unlocked apartment.
The presence of 2 guns, turns into road closures & a standoff between SWAT, and an empty unlocked apartment.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Monday, August 09, 2010
Some of the finest training you can get
"The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." ---- John Steinbeck.
Take your self-defense preparation to the next level ... and learn mental skills for even the worst lethal force encounter!
You've rehearsed shooting an attacker, but have you mentally prepared for being shot? You know how to fight when everything goes right, but do you know the steps to take when everything goes wrong? Because it almost certainly will!
Your worst enemy isn't the thug about to beat you with a tire iron.
Your worst enemy is denial. Denial that you will actually be attacked. Denial that your body will shake and your hands will tremble. Denial that you will hesitate at the final moment to do what needs to be done.
But now you can prepare for your worst nightmare and be ready when it happens. Ready to take direct hits and keep on fighting.
Ready to recognize the signs of threat and take control fast and hard. Ready to make that terrible but necessary decision when your life or the lives of your loved ones are at stake.
It's not about bravery. It's about mental preparation.
Col. Grossman says, "Denial kills you physical, mentally, and financially. It has no survival value. Chew it up, spit it out, get rid of it. This is the moment of truth. No more denial. Rid yourself of every ounce."
"The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." ---- John Steinbeck.
Take your self-defense preparation to the next level ... and learn mental skills for even the worst lethal force encounter!
You've rehearsed shooting an attacker, but have you mentally prepared for being shot? You know how to fight when everything goes right, but do you know the steps to take when everything goes wrong? Because it almost certainly will!
Your worst enemy isn't the thug about to beat you with a tire iron.
Your worst enemy is denial. Denial that you will actually be attacked. Denial that your body will shake and your hands will tremble. Denial that you will hesitate at the final moment to do what needs to be done.
But now you can prepare for your worst nightmare and be ready when it happens. Ready to take direct hits and keep on fighting.
Ready to recognize the signs of threat and take control fast and hard. Ready to make that terrible but necessary decision when your life or the lives of your loved ones are at stake.
It's not about bravery. It's about mental preparation.
Col. Grossman says, "Denial kills you physical, mentally, and financially. It has no survival value. Chew it up, spit it out, get rid of it. This is the moment of truth. No more denial. Rid yourself of every ounce."
Sunday, August 08, 2010
Saturday, August 07, 2010
As is always the case
No one died after the "good guys" with guns arrived
Truly a case for letting good citizens carry in the workplace, the wolves have no problem killing defenseless sheep, but it seems they take the cowards way out when the sheepdogs arrive.
Weather it takes, as in this case 3 minutes, or 4 minutes at Ft Hood, or 10 minutes like Virginia Tech, it's just a killing field, until the "Good Guys" with guns arrive.
Of course the powers that be, will continue to put up signs, and statements in employee manuals, to relive themselves of liability, and good people will continue to die.
Signs do not stop armed bad guys, but good guys with guns do.
No one died after the "good guys" with guns arrived
Truly a case for letting good citizens carry in the workplace, the wolves have no problem killing defenseless sheep, but it seems they take the cowards way out when the sheepdogs arrive.
Weather it takes, as in this case 3 minutes, or 4 minutes at Ft Hood, or 10 minutes like Virginia Tech, it's just a killing field, until the "Good Guys" with guns arrive.
Of course the powers that be, will continue to put up signs, and statements in employee manuals, to relive themselves of liability, and good people will continue to die.
Signs do not stop armed bad guys, but good guys with guns do.
Friday, August 06, 2010
Thursday, August 05, 2010
Defensive Knife Course
Mad Duck Training will be hosting this course in West Elkton Ohio
The course will be conducted by
Jim Floyd, M.Ed., CHS-III
Forensic Criminologist & Director of Training Dignitary Protection Group,
August 15th 9am
Gain essential skills to use your knife and/or defend against a knife in a lethal force encounter!
What you you will be doing this fast paced, highly interactive and hands-on course:
Legally using force to protect yourself or a third person
Understanding the force continuum
Making use of force decisions
Reviewing knife laws
Selecting an everyday carry knife
Carrying techniques
Drawing your knife
Gripping your knife
Opening your knife using various techniques
Cutting a practice target
Moving in and out of various ranges
Stepping and footwork drills
Practicing angles of attack
Performing alive hand / empty hand techniques
Activating pressure points with a closed knife
Defending against knife attacks
Deploying a firearm (airsoft) in Force-on-Force simulations
Using improvised weapons to counter knife attacks
Protecting anatomical targets
and More!
Please wear clothing that you typically wear on the street, including the same type of shoes. This is realistic training for the real world, not a gym or dojo!
Bring any (all) knives you normally carry, or intend to carry to class with you. While this course will primarily focus on the use of folding knives, we will be happy to discuss fixed blade knives as well. ALSO, contact Jim BEFORE you go out and buy a knife, especially if you are buying one to use in this course. You can spend a lot of money on a knife (Jim knows, he has and still does!) but there are good choices that are less expensive and work well. We highly recommend that you get/have a MANUAL knife with a THUMB STUD when first learning as they are the easiest to open, properly grip and use (besides being legal in the most states!).
DPG Link
Mad Duck Training will be hosting this course in West Elkton Ohio
The course will be conducted by
Jim Floyd, M.Ed., CHS-III
Forensic Criminologist & Director of Training Dignitary Protection Group,
August 15th 9am
Gain essential skills to use your knife and/or defend against a knife in a lethal force encounter!
What you you will be doing this fast paced, highly interactive and hands-on course:
Legally using force to protect yourself or a third person
Understanding the force continuum
Making use of force decisions
Reviewing knife laws
Selecting an everyday carry knife
Carrying techniques
Drawing your knife
Gripping your knife
Opening your knife using various techniques
Cutting a practice target
Moving in and out of various ranges
Stepping and footwork drills
Practicing angles of attack
Performing alive hand / empty hand techniques
Activating pressure points with a closed knife
Defending against knife attacks
Deploying a firearm (airsoft) in Force-on-Force simulations
Using improvised weapons to counter knife attacks
Protecting anatomical targets
and More!
Please wear clothing that you typically wear on the street, including the same type of shoes. This is realistic training for the real world, not a gym or dojo!
Bring any (all) knives you normally carry, or intend to carry to class with you. While this course will primarily focus on the use of folding knives, we will be happy to discuss fixed blade knives as well. ALSO, contact Jim BEFORE you go out and buy a knife, especially if you are buying one to use in this course. You can spend a lot of money on a knife (Jim knows, he has and still does!) but there are good choices that are less expensive and work well. We highly recommend that you get/have a MANUAL knife with a THUMB STUD when first learning as they are the easiest to open, properly grip and use (besides being legal in the most states!).
DPG Link
But Sarah said if Guns Were Registered
there wouldn't be any shootings
kinda of like protection orders being bullet proof
there wouldn't be any shootings
kinda of like protection orders being bullet proof