by Joel Gaines | Sep 30, 2026 | Pistol Shooting, Readiness, Shooting - General
Off-body carry means carrying a firearm in something you carry rather than in a holster worn directly on your body. The firearm might be in a purse, backpack, sling bag, crossbody bag, waist pack, briefcase, or another purpose-built carry bag. For some people,...
by Joel Gaines | Jun 12, 2026 | Readiness
In today’s unpredictable world, every family needs a rally point. This designated location serves as a safe meeting place during emergencies, ensuring that family members can regroup and communicate effectively. Whether it’s a natural disaster, a power outage,...
by Joel Gaines | Jun 12, 2026 | Readiness
Introduction In today’s world, where tensions can escalate quickly, the ability to control your ego is more critical than ever. Understanding how your ego influences your behavior can help you navigate conflicts and avoid violent encounters. This article...
by Joel Gaines | Jun 11, 2026 | Readiness
3 Defensive Pistol Considerations Most People Don’t Think AboutWhen it comes to defensive thinking, many gun owners focus primarily on the mechanics of shooting. However, there are several critical factors that are often overlooked. Understanding these considerations...
by Joel Gaines | Mar 20, 2020 | Readiness
What can we help you with?We understand that everyone is under a bit of stress – some more than others and everyone for different reasons: Job stuffLack of job stuffFamily health issuesPersonal health issuesWorry about future resourcesWorry about how people are...
by Joel Gaines | Jan 21, 2020 | Readiness
If you carry, you have to consider “gun-free zones” or other non-permissive environments (NPE) as a constraint on your ability to wear a firearm without committing a felony. There are many variables that impact what that means from state-to-state and...
by Joel Gaines | Dec 17, 2019 | Readiness
EDC, or Every Day Carry, has become a prolific topic these days. That is, carrying things on your person that are utilitarian for your “every day” needs. Related5 Guns Every American Should Own To some EDC is sunglasses, lip balm, a fancy leather wallet...
by Joel Gaines | Dec 2, 2019 | Readiness
What should you do if you feel compelled to draw your firearm because of an impending threat, but you don’t actually fire? Defensive gun use (DGU) numbers in America are hotly debated and highly contested. This article is not about parsing the data – you...
by Joel Gaines | Nov 4, 2019 | Readiness
This is a BIG question. Like anything else involving firearms, the short answer is “it depends”. What I will attempt to do is break down some reasoning that might impact your home defense choices. First, let’s address the home defense needs. You can...
by Joel Gaines | Oct 15, 2019 | Readiness
I have a complicated relationship with the word “mindset”. On one hand, it accurately describes an important concept. On the other hand, it is so overused, abused, and buzzed in our industry as to lose the intended meaning in most cases. I will try not to...
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